72801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72801 is a zip code in Pope County, Arkansas, which covers Illinois, with a total population of 18,601 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 72801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72801.

The estimated population of people living in 72801 is 18,601, with a median age of 26.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,601
 -3.57% -5.30%
2020
19,289
+1.13%
-
2019
19,074
 -3.12% -
2018
19,689
+0.23%
-
2017
19,643
 - -

Population of 72801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72801 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
73%
74.5%
 -2.01%
Black/African American
4.2%
6.8%
 -38.24%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
14.1%
13.8%
 +2.17%
Asian
3.6%
2.2%
 +63.64%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
2.3%
 +100.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72801 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 72801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 26 +4% 25 +4.6% 26.7 +1.14%
2020 25 -4.58% 23.9 -6.64% 26.4 -0.38%
2019 26.2 -2.24% 25.6 -3.4% 26.5 -1.85%
2018 26.8 +3.08% 26.5 +4.74% 27 +0.75%
2017 26 - 25.3 - 26.8 -

The median age of the 72801 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 72801 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 1,430 1.01% 1,022 +20.87% 1,404 1,210
10 to 19 1,607 -5% 1,857 +6.66% 1,457 1,927
20 to 29 2,680 -12.57% 2,630 -24.96% 2,354 1,982
30 to 39 959 +15.92% 1,126 +11.79% 1,076 1,225
40 to 49 725 +12.07% 828 -3.87% 808 757
50 to 59 918 -16.81% 799 -15.99% 687 660
60 to 69 762 -32.73% 874 -6.53% 512 814
70+ 579 +4.8% 847 +31.35% 585 1,143

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72801 zip code is $35,817.00.

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 72801.

  • Under 25
    $29,453.00
  • 25 to 44
    $37,016.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,863.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,700.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72801 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 72801, 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 72801 is currently $55,782.00.

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.

2.36% of households in 72801 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 72801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72801 is $20,817.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72801 by the total population of 72801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72801 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
    14.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72801 zip over the age of 16 is 14,816.

Of those people, a total of 55.70% 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 72801 is 51.60%.

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 72801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,213 38.80% 31.50%
20 to 24 years 2,908 58.50% 4.60%
25 to 29 years 1,428 81.00% 0.90%
30 to 34 years 1,410 70.40% 5.60%
35 to 44 years 1,747 81.90% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 1,302 77.10% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 754 57.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 760 53.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,158 22.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,136 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72801. 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 12,162 54.50% 8.00%
Black or African American 770 58.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 144 50.70% 0.00%
Asian 497 61.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 100.00% 0.00%
Other 590 95.40% 2.80%
Two or more races 645 35.70% 7.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,798 76.60% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,284 53.20% 7.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72801 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 72801 is 7,645, with median earnings of $22,150.00.

Women in 72801 are earning approximately 53.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,645 $22,150.00
Male 3,908 $31,791.00
Female 3,737 $17,103.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72801 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 554 $38,750.00
Business and Financial 134 $37,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 80 $26,765.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $85,227.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $57,969.00
Community and Social Service 168 $26,087.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 501 $40,391.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 421 $77,956.00
Healthcare Support 216 $17,421.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $17,396.00
Law Enforcement 91 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,027 $14,788.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 291 $8,894.00
Personal Care and Service 181 $7,731.00
Sales 819 $20,174.00
Office and Administrative Support 450 $26,062.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 310 $18,904.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 386 $42,353.00
Production 946 $25,435.00
Transportation and Material Moving 128 $24,714.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72801 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 72801.

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 286 $55,500.00 268 $20,212.00
Business and Financial 47 $59,152.00 87 $21,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $25,588.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $85,227.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $17,171.00 135 $26,359.00
Legal 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 145 $39,821.00 356 $40,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 36 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $0.00 387 $78,158.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 180 $17,176.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 535 $18,873.00 492 $9,032.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 183 $17,528.00 108 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $2,499.00 115 $10,625.00
Sales 483 $22,083.00 336 $14,091.00
Office and Administrative Support 33 $0.00 417 $25,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 275 $19,464.00 35 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 324 $50,381.00 62 $0.00
Production 614 $16,389.00 332 $25,947.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $43,594.00 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 6,222 households in 72801, with an average household size of 2.53 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 3,577 families living in the 72801 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 72801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,305 207 1,065 2,645
Average Household Size 3.45 3.25 3.1 1.43
Total Families 2,305 207 1,065 0
Average Household Size 3.43 3.03 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 3,577 families living in 72801, 19.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72801:

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 7,302 housing units in 72801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,222 85.21%
Vacant 1,080 14.79%

45.66% of the total 7,302 housing units in 72801 are rental units. This is approximately 3,334 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,778 are occupied by the owner - or 38.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72801 is $720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72801 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
    110
  • Less than $500
    573
  • $500 to $999
    2,367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    308
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    86
  • $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 72801 is $117,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    271
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    680
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    922
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    388
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    343
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    155
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    393
  • 1940 to 1949
    241
  • 1950 to 1959
    444
  • 1960 to 1969
    755
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,054
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,454
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,092
  • 2000 to 2009
    536
  • 2010 to 2013
    333
  • 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 72801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    690
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,392
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,096
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,044

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72801 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72801.

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
    297
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,399
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,906
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,219
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    407
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    179
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    424
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    59
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    233
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    97
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    51

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72801 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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