71762 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71762, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71762 is a zip code in Ouachita County and Union County, Arkansas, which covers Washington, Norphlet, Smackover, and Van Buren, with a total population of 2,881 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 71762 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71762.

The estimated population of people living in 71762 is 2,881, with a median age of 45.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71762 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,881
+13.29%
+16.50%
2020
2,543
+10.33%
-
2019
2,305
+5.3%
-
2018
2,189
 -11.48% -
2017
2,473
 - -

Population of 71762 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71762 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
74.9%
76%
 -1.45%
Black/African American
24.6%
21.6%
 +13.89%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0%
1.7%
 -100.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71762 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 71762 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71762 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71762 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.2 +2.96% 43.9 +7.07% 48 +1.05%
2020 43.9 +5.53% 41 +5.67% 47.5 +8.2%
2019 41.6 +3.48% 38.8 +1.57% 43.9 +3.78%
2018 40.2 -0.74% 38.2 +5.82% 42.3 -1.63%
2017 40.5 - 36.1 - 43 -

The median age of the 71762 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 71762 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 9 150 +59.85% 96 +54.13% 239 144
10 to 19 222 -66.44% 248 -51.72% 105 140
20 to 29 102 5.77% 80 +158.84% 99 131
30 to 39 112 +31.33% 185 -43.47% 147 115
40 to 49 141 +42.23% 272 7.55% 180 243
50 to 59 143 +86.98% 159 +41.32% 261 226
60 to 69 104 +112.26% 137 +116.66% 266 330
70+ 90 -9.04% 232 -24.62% 82 173

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71762 zip code is $48,235.00.

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 71762.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,594.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,522.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71762 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 71762, 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 71762 is currently $63,858.00.

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.

0.90% of households in 71762 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 71762 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71762 is $26,473.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71762 by the total population of 71762.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71762 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71762 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
    11.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71762 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71762 zip over the age of 16 is 2,383.

Of those people, a total of 55.00% 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 71762 is 52.00%.

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 71762 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 130 3.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 137 92.70% 11.80%
25 to 29 years 93 79.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 84 71.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 494 62.10% 13.00%
45 to 54 years 406 55.20% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 188 68.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 261 64.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 411 47.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 179 11.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71762. 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 1,746 58.90% 3.60%
Black or African American 629 44.40% 12.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 8 37.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,746 58.90% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71762 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 71762 is 1,239, with median earnings of $30,865.00.

Women in 71762 are earning approximately 46.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,239 $30,865.00
Male 623 $52,375.00
Female 616 $24,088.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71762 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 61 $105,391.00
Business and Financial 10 $47,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 144 $25,444.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $105,139.00
Healthcare Support 25 $39,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $15,500.00
Law Enforcement 11 $38,438.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $20,109.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $11,656.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $5,893.00
Sales 70 $14,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 242 $24,564.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $23,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $42,250.00
Production 176 $32,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $30,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71762 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 71762.

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 21 $133,068.00 40 $83,750.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 4 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $0.00 105 $26,528.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 35 $65,208.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 19 $38,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $7,232.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $38,438.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 44 $20,109.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3 $0.00 50 $11,563.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 15 $6,607.00
Sales 10 $0.00 60 $45,104.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $91,090.00 189 $24,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $23,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $50,250.00 4 $0.00
Production 137 $76,838.00 39 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $33,750.00 7 $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 1,112 households in 71762, with an average household size of 2.59 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 764 families living in the 71762 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 71762:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 570 88 106 348
Average Household Size 3.27 3.48 3.08 1.1
Total Families 570 88 106 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.01 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 764 families living in 71762, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71762:

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 1,427 housing units in 71762.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,112 77.93%
Vacant 315 22.07%

13.81% of the total 1,427 housing units in 71762 are rental units. This is approximately 197 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 862 are occupied by the owner - or 60.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71762 is $790.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71762 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
    53
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    20
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    42
  • $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 71762 is $59,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71762 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    389
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    145
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    89
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    82
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    74
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    80
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71762. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71762 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    42
  • 1940 to 1949
    150
  • 1950 to 1959
    135
  • 1960 to 1969
    131
  • 1970 to 1979
    241
  • 1980 to 1989
    159
  • 1990 to 1999
    332
  • 2000 to 2009
    142
  • 2010 to 2013
    95
  • 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 71762 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    145
  • 1 vehicle available
    359
  • 2 vehicles available
    305
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    303

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71762 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71762 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71762.

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
    161
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    147
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    69
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    134
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    416
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    49
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    162
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    34
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71762 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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