72176 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72176, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72176 is a zip code in Lonoke County and Prairie County, Arkansas, which covers Butler, Caroline, Oak Grove, Ward, York, and Hickory Plain, with a total population of 9,352 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 72176 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72176.

The estimated population of people living in 72176 is 9,352, with a median age of 31.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72176 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,352
+9.39%
-8.16%
2020
8,549
 -5.7% -
2019
9,066
 -7.57% -
2018
9,808
 -3.68% -
2017
10,183
 - -

Population of 72176 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72176 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
90.6%
92.1%
 -1.63%
Black/African American
1.8%
3.4%
 -47.06%
Native
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.3%
 +4.35%
Asian
1%
0.2%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
1.4%
 +150.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72176 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 72176 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72176 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72176 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.7 -3.65% 30.6 -6.42% 32.6 -1.51%
2020 32.9 +3.13% 32.7 +1.87% 33.1 +4.75%
2019 31.9 +0.95% 32.1 +0.94% 31.6 +1.61%
2018 31.6 +4.64% 31.8 +1.92% 31.1 +8.36%
2017 30.2 - 31.2 - 28.7 -

The median age of the 72176 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 72176 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 9 712 +25.9% 826 6.68% 869 813
10 to 19 750 0.48% 883 -41.4% 739 565
20 to 29 795 -6.92% 1,091 -43.94% 629 674
30 to 39 667 -8.66% 687 +40.9% 605 1,001
40 to 49 764 -25.91% 695 -32.95% 580 491
50 to 59 608 +14.54% 586 -3.98% 681 560
60 to 69 162 +79.55% 295 -33.19% 283 201
70+ 287 -21.17% 375 +17.36% 217 444

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72176 zip code is $61,629.00.

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 72176.

  • Under 25
    $60,561.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,007.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,357.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,453.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72176 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 72176, 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 72176 is currently $73,512.00.

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.

1.57% of households in 72176 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 72176 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72176 is $25,615.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72176 by the total population of 72176.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72176 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72176 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
    5.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72176 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72176 zip over the age of 16 is 6,737.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% 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 72176 is 55.20%.

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 72176 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 371 22.40% 19.30%
20 to 24 years 594 79.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 709 74.60% 11.60%
30 to 34 years 856 63.70% 4.70%
35 to 44 years 1,003 74.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,467 70.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 592 54.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 310 49.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 494 18.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 341 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72176. 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 6,130 59.10% 1.90%
Black or African American 160 76.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 93 97.80% 28.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 30 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 302 45.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 110 35.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,044 59.60% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72176 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 72176 is 3,721, with median earnings of $43,456.00.

Women in 72176 are earning approximately 66.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,721 $43,456.00
Male 1,966 $48,525.00
Female 1,755 $32,274.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72176 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 407 $60,903.00
Business and Financial 119 $39,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $100,684.00
Architecture and Engineering 153 $64,788.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 100 $38,529.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 224 $37,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $13,929.00
Healthcare Practitioners 215 $54,034.00
Healthcare Support 92 $26,597.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 194 $25,329.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $24,740.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $14,074.00
Sales 479 $42,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $31,518.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $47,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 368 $53,596.00
Production 203 $29,139.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $48,525.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72176 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 72176.

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 277 $64,943.00 130 $52,829.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 119 $39,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $100,684.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $94,375.00 74 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 67 $0.00 33 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $68,194.00 182 $32,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $56,023.00 169 $53,011.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 92 $26,597.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 186 $25,592.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 62 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $0.00 60 $13,571.00
Sales 208 $43,950.00 271 $29,479.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $0.00 203 $31,219.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 177 $48,203.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $55,547.00 71 $0.00
Production 155 $41,063.00 48 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $48,525.00 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 3,183 households in 72176, with an average household size of 2.94 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 2,565 families living in the 72176 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 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 72176:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,802 154 609 618
Average Household Size 3.4 3.64 3.17 1.17
Total Families 1,802 154 609 0
Average Household Size 3.32 3.23 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 2,565 families living in 72176, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72176:

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 3,505 housing units in 72176.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,183 90.81%
Vacant 322 9.19%

26.93% of the total 3,505 housing units in 72176 are rental units. This is approximately 944 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,125 are occupied by the owner - or 60.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72176 is $913.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72176 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
    114
  • Less than $500
    78
  • $500 to $999
    497
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    346
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    23
  • $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 72176 is $133,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72176 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    181
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    314
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    708
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    420
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    347
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    96
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    59
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72176. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72176 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    10
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    8
  • 1960 to 1969
    27
  • 1970 to 1979
    335
  • 1980 to 1989
    348
  • 1990 to 1999
    573
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,505
  • 2010 to 2013
    640
  • 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 72176 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    91
  • 1 vehicle available
    738
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,335
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,019

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72176 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72176 that commute to work in a particular way.

34 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72176.

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
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    20
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    148
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    439
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    374
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    291
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    874
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    416
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    187
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    603
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    362
  • 90 or more minutes
    47

Summary

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