72653 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72653, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72653 is a zip code in Baxter County and Marion County, Arkansas, which covers Buckhorn, Buford, Grover, Independence, Logan, Mill, Mountain Home, Pigeon, Union, Whiteville, and Marion, with a total population of 28,209 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 72653 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72653.

The estimated population of people living in 72653 is 28,209, with a median age of 52.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72653 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,209
+0.18%
+1.93%
2020
28,157
 -0.45% -
2019
28,285
+1.09%
-
2018
27,981
+1.11%
-
2017
27,675
 - -

Population of 72653 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72653 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
92.5%
95.2%
 -2.84%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Native
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Hispanic
2.9%
2.6%
 +11.54%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.4%
 +135.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72653 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 72653 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72653 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72653 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.1 -0.95% 49.3 -0.8% 54.4 -0.73%
2020 52.6 0% 49.7 -1.78% 54.8 +1.48%
2019 52.6 -0.75% 50.6 -2.13% 54 -0.55%
2018 53 +0.38% 51.7 +0.78% 54.3 +0.56%
2017 52.8 - 51.3 - 54 -

The median age of the 72653 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 72653 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 1,229 -4.39% 1,347 -20.11% 1,170 1,083
10 to 19 1,371 +26.39% 1,149 +13.66% 1,763 1,294
20 to 29 1,109 +16.86% 1,206 +1.66% 1,298 1,215
30 to 39 1,331 -7.33% 1,294 +7.65% 1,232 1,386
40 to 49 1,270 +19.4% 1,366 +15.17% 1,521 1,584
50 to 59 1,604 -2.65% 2,085 -3.97% 1,551 2,001
60 to 69 2,099 +6.68% 2,582 -8.02% 2,239 2,370
70+ 3,008 -4.52% 3,625 +0.47% 2,866 3,636

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72653 zip code is $43,253.00.

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 72653.

  • Under 25
    $32,018.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,052.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,656.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72653 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 72653, 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 72653 is currently $66,396.00.

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.

2.96% of households in 72653 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 72653 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72653 is $30,437.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72653 by the total population of 72653.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72653 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72653 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
    8.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72653 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72653 zip over the age of 16 is 24,277.

Of those people, a total of 45.50% 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 72653 is 42.70%.

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 72653 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,378 33.70% 7.30%
20 to 24 years 1,211 73.70% 8.40%
25 to 29 years 1,302 69.20% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 1,229 82.00% 13.70%
35 to 44 years 2,825 77.20% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 3,331 72.60% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 1,890 75.80% 0.10%
60 to 64 years 2,327 37.90% 6.00%
65 to 74 years 4,433 14.10% 2.10%
75 years and over 4,351 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72653. 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 23,126 45.00% 6.30%
Black or African American 64 68.80% 2.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 223 51.10% 7.00%
Asian 62 98.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 80 93.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 722 46.50% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 600 66.00% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,702 44.70% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72653 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 72653 is 10,358, with median earnings of $28,784.00.

Women in 72653 are earning approximately 82.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,358 $28,784.00
Male 5,171 $31,375.00
Female 5,187 $25,965.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72653 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 929 $40,933.00
Business and Financial 335 $31,116.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $45,767.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $89,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00
Community and Social Service 261 $53,365.00
Legal 92 $106,635.00
Educational and Library 550 $40,301.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 162 $43,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 934 $58,468.00
Healthcare Support 505 $20,771.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $38,229.00
Law Enforcement 98 $42,237.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $16,993.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 366 $19,922.00
Personal Care and Service 266 $14,211.00
Sales 1,133 $25,205.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,059 $26,504.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $11,445.00
Construction and Extraction 513 $24,272.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 211 $37,375.00
Production 1,364 $28,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 272 $21,389.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72653 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 72653.

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 393 $41,088.00 536 $40,822.00
Business and Financial 161 $17,446.00 174 $31,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $45,767.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $142,778.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 171 $102,773.00 90 $44,167.00
Legal 37 $0.00 55 $0.00
Educational and Library 159 $45,807.00 391 $36,326.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $22,470.00 39 $43,050.00
Healthcare Practitioners 253 $94,250.00 681 $54,476.00
Healthcare Support 31 $11,125.00 474 $20,847.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $38,281.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 83 $48,264.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $19,952.00 242 $10,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 270 $27,115.00 96 $13,663.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $15,850.00 233 $13,092.00
Sales 561 $33,906.00 572 $15,809.00
Office and Administrative Support 151 $27,958.00 908 $26,330.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $11,367.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 513 $24,272.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 200 $40,227.00 11 $0.00
Production 929 $28,773.00 435 $23,973.00
Transportation and Material Moving 271 $21,319.00 1 $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 13,065 households in 72653, with an average household size of 2.14 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 7,944 families living in the 72653 zip code with an average family size of 2.69 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 72653:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,508 492 944 5,121
Average Household Size 2.76 2.41 3.06 1.15
Total Families 6,508 492 944 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2.09 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 7,944 families living in 72653, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72653:

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 14,898 housing units in 72653.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,065 87.70%
Vacant 1,833 12.30%

22.31% of the total 14,898 housing units in 72653 are rental units. This is approximately 3,323 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,543 are occupied by the owner - or 64.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72653 is $743.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72653 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
    199
  • Less than $500
    617
  • $500 to $999
    2,090
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    424
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    164
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    28

Property Value

The median value of a property in 72653 is $143,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72653 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    839
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,687
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,604
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,623
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,716
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    792
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    173
  • $1,000,000 or more
    109

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72653. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72653 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    400
  • 1940 to 1949
    328
  • 1950 to 1959
    579
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,272
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,286
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,724
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,097
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,645
  • 2010 to 2013
    567
  • 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 72653 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    614
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,843
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,845
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,763

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72653 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72653 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72653.

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
    859
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,146
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,547
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,581
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,142
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    128
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    637
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    84
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    149
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    71
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    195
  • 90 or more minutes
    121

Summary

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