71923 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71923, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71923 is a zip code in Clark County, Dallas County, and Hot Spring County, Arkansas, which covers Caddo, Manchester, Willow, Brown Springs, Montgomery, and Prairie, with a total population of 14,624 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 71923 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71923.

The estimated population of people living in 71923 is 14,624, with a median age of 34.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71923 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,624
 -4.63% -3.63%
2020
15,334
+1.56%
-
2019
15,099
 -1.64% -
2018
15,351
+1.16%
-
2017
15,175
 - -

Population of 71923 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71923 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
67.4%
69.5%
 -3.02%
Black/African American
26.2%
23%
 +13.91%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
3.5%
4.8%
 -27.08%
Asian
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71923 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 71923 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71923 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71923 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34 +2.41% 31.8 +3.25% 35.6 0%
2020 33.2 -5.68% 30.8 -7.78% 35.6 -0.56%
2019 35.2 +1.73% 33.4 +5.36% 35.8 +0.56%
2018 34.6 -1.14% 31.7 -2.76% 35.6 -1.11%
2017 35 - 32.6 - 36 -

The median age of the 71923 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 71923 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 9 821 -6.72% 698 -14.35% 742 588
10 to 19 1,049 -18.29% 1,298 +3.5% 852 1,328
20 to 29 1,434 +3.95% 1,689 0.33% 1,482 1,687
30 to 39 629 +16.13% 708 -8.3% 730 642
40 to 49 857 -40.65% 949 -20.69% 556 766
50 to 59 736 +8.18% 974 -9.08% 794 880
60 to 69 784 +4.72% 850 +22.83% 810 1,056
70+ 667 +9.86% 1,032 -4.34% 727 984

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71923 zip code is $45,205.00.

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 71923.

  • Under 25
    $24,853.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,923.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,870.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71923 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 71923, 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 71923 is currently $61,993.00.

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.

3.69% of households in 71923 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 71923 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71923 is $25,887.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71923 by the total population of 71923.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71923 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71923 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
    11.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71923 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71923 zip over the age of 16 is 12,318.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 71923 is 56.10%.

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 71923 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,204 43.50% 8.20%
20 to 24 years 2,223 57.40% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 946 77.00% 0.50%
30 to 34 years 741 86.90% 0.20%
35 to 44 years 1,234 79.90% 8.70%
45 to 54 years 1,504 80.20% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 889 68.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 903 70.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,483 28.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,191 11.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71923. 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 8,688 60.80% 2.90%
Black or African American 3,070 52.00% 5.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 21.10% 0.00%
Asian 85 67.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 222 59.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 230 43.50% 7.00%
Hispanic or Latino 358 56.70% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,564 60.70% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71923 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 71923 is 6,911, with median earnings of $30,859.00.

Women in 71923 are earning approximately 81.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,911 $30,859.00
Male 3,551 $32,676.00
Female 3,360 $26,667.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71923 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 537 $56,027.00
Business and Financial 294 $75,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $53,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $41,250.00
Community and Social Service 292 $54,722.00
Legal 62 $43,333.00
Educational and Library 725 $48,623.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 224 $7,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 191 $52,250.00
Healthcare Support 227 $27,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $14,821.00
Law Enforcement 84 $110,313.00
Food Preparation and Serving 615 $12,171.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 183 $12,250.00
Personal Care and Service 393 $15,979.00
Sales 673 $23,053.00
Office and Administrative Support 626 $33,919.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $28,875.00
Construction and Extraction 257 $26,659.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $32,361.00
Production 424 $20,381.00
Transportation and Material Moving 264 $40,388.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71923 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 71923.

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 312 $60,313.00 225 $50,560.00
Business and Financial 57 $43,664.00 237 $75,824.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $47,143.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $50,491.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 169 $63,306.00 123 $38,672.00
Legal 29 $225,083.00 33 $36,964.00
Educational and Library 241 $65,579.00 484 $44,697.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $18,947.00 124 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $34,444.00 145 $55,313.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00 197 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $0.00 35 $12,917.00
Law Enforcement 84 $110,313.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 292 $11,343.00 323 $16,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $15,823.00 98 $6,767.00
Personal Care and Service 200 $16,395.00 193 $14,243.00
Sales 313 $54,505.00 360 $9,470.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $27,167.00 442 $37,069.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $28,875.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 257 $26,659.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $32,361.00 0 $0.00
Production 257 $31,094.00 167 $4,331.00
Transportation and Material Moving 262 $40,431.00 2 $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 5,887 households in 71923, with an average household size of 2.27 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 3,297 families living in the 71923 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 71923:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,421 205 671 2,590
Average Household Size 2.93 3.32 3.08 1.37
Total Families 2,421 205 671 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.12 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 3,297 families living in 71923, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71923:

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 7,103 housing units in 71923.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,887 82.88%
Vacant 1,216 17.12%

34.55% of the total 7,103 housing units in 71923 are rental units. This is approximately 2,454 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,324 are occupied by the owner - or 46.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71923 is $634.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71923 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
    109
  • Less than $500
    542
  • $500 to $999
    1,728
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    180
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in 71923 is $136,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71923 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    447
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    561
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    833
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    458
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    554
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    389
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    32

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71923. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71923 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    372
  • 1940 to 1949
    123
  • 1950 to 1959
    465
  • 1960 to 1969
    825
  • 1970 to 1979
    964
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,266
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,392
  • 2000 to 2009
    842
  • 2010 to 2013
    825
  • 2014 or later
    29

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 71923 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    295
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,943
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,343
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,306

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71923 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71923 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71923.

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
    308
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,726
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,539
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,005
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    583
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    176
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    348
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    71
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    145
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    488
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    232
  • 90 or more minutes
    77

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71923 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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