71638 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71638, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71638 is a zip code in Chicot County, Desha County, and Drew County, Arkansas, which covers Bowie, Carlton, Franklin, Halley, Bartholomew, Bearhouse, Collins, and Cominto, with a total population of 3,251 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 71638 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71638.

The estimated population of people living in 71638 is 3,251, with a median age of 46.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71638 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,251
 -8.4% -13.28%
2020
3,549
 -8.13% -
2019
3,863
+5.23%
-
2018
3,671
 -2.08% -
2017
3,749
 - -

Population of 71638 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71638 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
42.2%
33.1%
 +27.49%
Black/African American
55.8%
63%
 -11.43%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
2.9%
 -62.07%
Asian
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71638 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 71638 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71638 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71638 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.3 +7.93% 45.2 +2.26% 48.3 +15.27%
2020 42.9 +14.1% 44.2 +20.44% 41.9 +6.62%
2019 37.6 -9.4% 36.7 -4.92% 39.3 -14%
2018 41.5 +13.08% 38.6 +11.24% 45.7 +13.4%
2017 36.7 - 34.7 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 71638 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 71638 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 260 -65.56% 211 +10.71% 104 216
10 to 19 260 -21.94% 184 -19.25% 168 146
20 to 29 289 -15.73% 180 2.28% 242 177
30 to 39 334 -31.26% 239 -56.02% 225 123
40 to 49 316 -20.89% 213 -23.57% 249 162
50 to 59 320 -35.27% 193 -12.52% 218 157
60 to 69 199 +56.59% 141 +35.86% 325 190
70+ 128 +47.66% 282 +26.92% 192 357

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71638 zip code is $33,579.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 71638.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $34,306.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,515.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71638 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 71638, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 71638 is currently $49,154.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.49% of households in 71638 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 71638 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    40.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71638 is $18,609.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71638 by the total population of 71638.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71638 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71638 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    1.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71638 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71638 zip over the age of 16 is 2,767.

Of those people, a total of 35.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 71638 is 29.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 71638 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 150 15.30% 4.30%
20 to 24 years 225 53.30% 83.30%
25 to 29 years 194 31.40% 41.00%
30 to 34 years 223 51.10% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 290 28.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 463 45.10% 11.00%
55 to 59 years 158 57.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 256 66.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 436 25.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 372 1.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71638. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,272 35.70% 18.70%
Black or African American 1,437 36.30% 13.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 9.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 22.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 27 25.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,272 35.70% 18.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71638 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 71638 is 826, with median earnings of $33,500.00.

Women in 71638 are earning approximately 90.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 826 $33,500.00
Male 360 $34,904.00
Female 466 $31,726.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71638 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 83 $46,585.00
Business and Financial 13 $47,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1 $0.00
Healthcare Support 67 $22,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $5,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00
Sales 14 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $31,905.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $25,978.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $53,486.00
Production 138 $33,462.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $44,205.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71638 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 71638.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 41 $46,908.00 42 $46,419.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 13 $47,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 60 $21,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $0.00 32 $8,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $0.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 2 $0.00 12 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $0.00 122 $30,714.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $25,978.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $0.00 21 $0.00
Production 39 $33,317.00 99 $47,788.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $44,205.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,143 households in 71638, with an average household size of 2.35 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 583 families living in the 71638 zip code with an average family size of 3.4 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 71638:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 357 18 208 560
Average Household Size 3.07 3.28 4.22 1.16
Total Families 357 18 208 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.28 4.03 0

Poverty

Of the 583 families living in 71638, 22.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71638:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,440 housing units in 71638.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,143 79.38%
Vacant 297 20.63%

18.96% of the total 1,440 housing units in 71638 are rental units. This is approximately 273 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 804 are occupied by the owner - or 55.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71638 is $566.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71638 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    66
  • Less than $500
    122
  • $500 to $999
    146
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 71638 is $68,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71638 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    332
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    216
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    58
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    153
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    22
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71638. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71638 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    51
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    141
  • 1960 to 1969
    188
  • 1970 to 1979
    483
  • 1980 to 1989
    241
  • 1990 to 1999
    190
  • 2000 to 2009
    67
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 71638 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    103
  • 1 vehicle available
    486
  • 2 vehicles available
    393
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    161

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71638 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71638 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71638.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    58
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    168
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    149
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    49
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    42
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    138
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    26
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    75
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71638 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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