72454 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72454, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72454 is a zip code in Clay County, Arkansas, which covers Bennett-Lemmons, Bradshaw-Haywood, Chalk Bluff-Liddell, North St. Francis, Payne-Swain, Pollard, and South St. Francis, with a total population of 4,684 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 72454 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72454.

The estimated population of people living in 72454 is 4,684, with a median age of 44.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72454 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,684
+0.9%
-4.93%
2020
4,642
 -4.13% -
2019
4,842
 -1.92% -
2018
4,937
+0.2%
-
2017
4,927
 - -

Population of 72454 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72454 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
96.3%
95.9%
 +0.42%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Native
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.4%
 -66.67%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.2%
 +1,000.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72454 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 72454 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72454 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72454 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.3 +4.98% 42.4 +5.47% 46.6 +5.67%
2020 42.2 -3.87% 40.2 -4.96% 44.1 -3.5%
2019 43.9 +0.46% 42.3 -0.7% 45.7 +1.78%
2018 43.7 +3.07% 42.6 +7.3% 44.9 -0.88%
2017 42.4 - 39.7 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 72454 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 72454 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 9 332 +16.27% 176 +35.83% 370 239
10 to 19 303 -12.23% 270 -1.14% 263 265
20 to 29 327 -35.87% 316 -11.02% 217 279
30 to 39 300 -0.42% 284 -4.92% 298 264
40 to 49 326 -16.61% 283 -45.88% 273 164
50 to 59 302 +3.51% 328 -10.14% 309 288
60 to 69 319 +10.17% 315 +26.55% 352 405
70+ 313 -14.78% 433 2% 267 431

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72454 zip code is $39,872.00.

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 72454.

  • Under 25
    $39,323.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,506.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,257.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,864.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72454 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 72454, 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 72454 is currently $52,958.00.

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.

2.26% of households in 72454 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 72454 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72454 is $23,503.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72454 by the total population of 72454.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72454 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72454 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
    6.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72454 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72454 zip over the age of 16 is 3,694.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% 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 72454 is 58.60%.

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 72454 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 147 53.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 294 78.90% 20.30%
25 to 29 years 202 98.00% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 308 89.60% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 418 91.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 531 75.30% 9.30%
55 to 59 years 339 51.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 481 69.20% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 459 32.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 515 10.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72454. 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 3,578 62.20% 4.70%
Black or African American 24 0.00% 0.00%
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 92 51.10% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 26 92.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,554 62.00% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72454 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 72454 is 2,165, with median earnings of $27,457.00.

Women in 72454 are earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,165 $27,457.00
Male 1,110 $32,308.00
Female 1,055 $25,330.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72454 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 221 $63,776.00
Business and Financial 44 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $51,000.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 174 $33,598.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $10,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 196 $38,125.00
Healthcare Support 59 $20,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $85,313.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $12,727.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $20,568.00
Sales 234 $21,905.00
Office and Administrative Support 190 $24,866.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 51 $22,198.00
Construction and Extraction 93 $40,536.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 104 $33,125.00
Production 247 $33,490.00
Transportation and Material Moving 117 $31,278.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72454 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 72454.

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 163 $63,672.00 58 $87,778.00
Business and Financial 20 $49,000.00 24 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $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 0 $0.00 22 $51,000.00
Legal 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $30,250.00 141 $33,872.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 193 $38,184.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 59 $20,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $85,313.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $13,011.00 102 $12,386.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 56 $20,568.00
Sales 166 $21,071.00 68 $40,132.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 182 $25,043.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 51 $22,198.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $41,429.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 104 $33,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 172 $52,756.00 75 $16,014.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $31,591.00 11 $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 2,039 households in 72454, with an average household size of 2.26 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 1,274 families living in the 72454 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 72454:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 835 97 342 765
Average Household Size 2.92 2.75 3.03 1.13
Total Families 835 97 342 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.13 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 1,274 families living in 72454, 16.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72454:

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 2,386 housing units in 72454.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,039 85.46%
Vacant 347 14.54%

22.55% of the total 2,386 housing units in 72454 are rental units. This is approximately 538 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,403 are occupied by the owner - or 58.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72454 is $689.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72454 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
    98
  • Less than $500
    64
  • $500 to $999
    386
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    75
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 72454 is $82,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72454 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    279
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    593
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    156
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    188
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    48
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72454. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72454 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    147
  • 1940 to 1949
    169
  • 1950 to 1959
    226
  • 1960 to 1969
    399
  • 1970 to 1979
    545
  • 1980 to 1989
    301
  • 1990 to 1999
    273
  • 2000 to 2009
    250
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 2014 or later
    1

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 72454 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    72
  • 1 vehicle available
    978
  • 2 vehicles available
    617
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    372

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72454 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72454 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72454.

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
    193
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    523
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    325
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    203
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    158
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    58
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    224
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    110
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    136
  • 90 or more minutes
    38

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72454 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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