71832 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71832, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71832 is a zip code in Sevier County, Arkansas, which covers Bear Creek, Buckhorn, Clear Creek, Mill Creek, Mineral, Monroe, Red, and Saline, with a total population of 10,617 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 71832 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71832.

The estimated population of people living in 71832 is 10,617, with a median age of 35.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71832 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,617
 -4.03% -2.66%
2020
11,063
 -2.63% -
2019
11,362
+1.1%
-
2018
11,238
+3.03%
-
2017
10,907
 - -

Population of 71832 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71832 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
45.5%
46.5%
 -2.15%
Black/African American
2.7%
3.7%
 -27.03%
Native
2%
2.3%
 -13.04%
Hispanic
43.6%
45.6%
 -4.39%
Asian
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5.1%
0.4%
 +1,175.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71832 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 71832 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71832 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71832 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.3 -5.11% 35 +0.29% 35.6 -6.56%
2020 37.2 +5.38% 34.9 +2.05% 38.1 +3.25%
2019 35.3 +2.62% 34.2 +3.32% 36.9 +3.65%
2018 34.4 +0.88% 33.1 -1.19% 35.6 +1.14%
2017 34.1 - 33.5 - 35.2 -

The median age of the 71832 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 71832 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 9 926 -14.45% 902 -26.52% 791 683
10 to 19 885 +4.91% 922 +2.51% 902 945
20 to 29 757 -20.61% 640 +16.47% 609 748
30 to 39 444 +33.11% 656 +6.13% 588 692
40 to 49 987 -6.68% 649 +13.33% 915 722
50 to 59 576 +3.2% 583 -4.95% 590 539
60 to 69 568 -6.52% 569 -6.49% 525 532
70+ 323 0.52% 520 -0.66% 323 513

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71832 zip code is $50,234.00.

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 71832.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,130.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,857.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,579.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71832 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 71832, 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 71832 is currently $65,552.00.

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.

1.85% of households in 71832 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 71832 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71832 is $23,682.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71832 by the total population of 71832.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71832 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71832 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
    7.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.87%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71832 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71832 zip over the age of 16 is 7,983.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% 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 71832 is 54.40%.

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 71832 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 687 23.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 670 76.90% 16.50%
25 to 29 years 687 69.00% 9.50%
30 to 34 years 589 76.90% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 1,406 58.50% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 1,353 76.20% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 698 64.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 544 58.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 784 35.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 565 7.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71832. 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 4,695 59.50% 2.20%
Black or African American 264 37.50% 32.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 133 36.80% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 299 16.70% 6.00%
Other 2,454 61.30% 5.50%
Two or more races 138 35.50% 55.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,964 63.80% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,203 57.70% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71832 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 71832 is 4,341, with median earnings of $32,569.00.

Women in 71832 are earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,341 $32,569.00
Male 2,484 $37,689.00
Female 1,857 $26,010.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71832 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 130 $66,731.00
Business and Financial 99 $47,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 88 $41,176.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 184 $43,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 156 $75,568.00
Healthcare Support 221 $19,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $8,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 191 $27,344.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $14,250.00
Sales 230 $33,396.00
Office and Administrative Support 449 $29,280.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 144 $36,655.00
Construction and Extraction 463 $72,708.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $53,750.00
Production 685 $25,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 222 $50,278.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71832 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 71832.

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 98 $58,750.00 32 $73,750.00
Business and Financial 29 $79,205.00 70 $38,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 66 $55,143.00 22 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 61 $39,402.00 123 $45,855.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 134 $49,789.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 221 $19,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 119 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $28,380.00 67 $22,604.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $0.00 31 $0.00
Sales 47 $74,821.00 183 $32,712.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $36,815.00 388 $27,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 144 $36,655.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 463 $72,708.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 372 $25,054.00 313 $26,756.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $50,714.00 22 $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 3,521 households in 71832, with an average household size of 2.99 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 2,544 families living in the 71832 zip code with an average family size of 3.58 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 71832:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,969 218 357 977
Average Household Size 3.5 5.02 3.96 1.14
Total Families 1,969 218 357 0
Average Household Size 3.45 4.68 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 2,544 families living in 71832, 12.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71832:

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 4,054 housing units in 71832.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,521 86.85%
Vacant 533 13.15%

31.89% of the total 4,054 housing units in 71832 are rental units. This is approximately 1,293 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,066 are occupied by the owner - or 50.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71832 is $649.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71832 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
    162
  • Less than $500
    346
  • $500 to $999
    868
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    79
  • $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 71832 is $103,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71832 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    374
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    633
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    414
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    275
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    310
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    51
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71832. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71832 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    179
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    305
  • 1960 to 1969
    597
  • 1970 to 1979
    954
  • 1980 to 1989
    836
  • 1990 to 1999
    499
  • 2000 to 2009
    514
  • 2010 to 2013
    115
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 71832 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    146
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,102
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,066
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,207

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71832 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71832 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71832.

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
    244
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    655
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,133
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    293
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    239
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    167
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    369
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    131
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    435
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    384
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71832 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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