72823 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72823, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72823 is a zip code in Conway County and Pope County, Arkansas, which covers Welborn, Burnett, Convenience, Galla, Griffin, Moreland, and Wilson, with a total population of 5,887 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 72823 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72823.

The estimated population of people living in 72823 is 5,887, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72823 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,887
+2.38%
-6.48%
2020
5,750
 -1.71% -
2019
5,850
 -2.55% -
2018
6,003
 -4.64% -
2017
6,295
 - -

Population of 72823 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72823 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
94.6%
96%
 -1.46%
Black/African American
1.9%
1%
 +90.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
1.7%
 -70.59%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
0.5%
 +500.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72823 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 72823 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72823 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72823 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 +3.16% 41.5 +0.97% 44.3 +7.52%
2020 41.1 -2.38% 41.1 -1.67% 41.2 -2.83%
2019 42.1 -7.88% 41.8 -10.49% 42.4 -6.19%
2018 45.7 +13.68% 46.7 +18.83% 45.2 +10.24%
2017 40.2 - 39.3 - 41 -

The median age of the 72823 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 72823 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 9 282 -41.97% 499 -31.56% 150 338
10 to 19 491 +15.98% 534 -49.54% 537 314
20 to 29 395 +6.16% 299 15.55% 413 270
30 to 39 336 -16.68% 300 +30.98% 277 384
40 to 49 386 +42.68% 398 +22.19% 531 493
50 to 59 284 +32.87% 498 -5.74% 357 455
60 to 69 470 -7.15% 443 -20.02% 421 343
70+ 298 -22.45% 382 0.65% 228 376

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72823 zip code is $50,993.00.

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 72823.

  • Under 25
    $21,742.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,313.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,227.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72823 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 72823, 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 72823 is currently $64,587.00.

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.

0.96% of households in 72823 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 72823 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72823 is $26,180.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72823 by the total population of 72823.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72823 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72823 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
    8.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72823 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72823 zip over the age of 16 is 4,883.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% 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 72823 is 52.20%.

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 72823 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 335 8.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 367 72.50% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 316 87.70% 17.00%
30 to 34 years 405 85.90% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 749 62.50% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 913 78.60% 9.50%
55 to 59 years 430 57.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 408 53.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 533 23.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 427 2.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72823. 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 4,623 55.30% 6.00%
Black or African American 110 27.30% 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 28 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 122 72.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 28 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,623 55.30% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72823 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 72823 is 2,550, with median earnings of $35,577.00.

Women in 72823 are earning approximately 56.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,550 $35,577.00
Male 1,456 $47,324.00
Female 1,094 $26,771.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72823 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 230 $73,214.00
Business and Financial 34 $28,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 214 $65,780.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $59,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $39,286.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 117 $38,521.00
Healthcare Support 61 $21,964.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 258 $12,264.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 210 $17,500.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $17,670.00
Sales 317 $45,766.00
Office and Administrative Support 241 $28,705.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $50,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $72,617.00
Production 269 $39,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $61,029.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72823 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 72823.

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 161 $72,991.00 69 $86,250.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 201 $65,895.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $59,438.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $9,583.00 55 $39,420.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 98 $38,917.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 51 $22,560.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $12,051.00 166 $12,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $26,071.00 84 $16,696.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 31 $0.00
Sales 91 $45,313.00 226 $48,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $17,321.00 177 $29,241.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $50,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $72,617.00 0 $0.00
Production 219 $45,474.00 50 $17,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $61,029.00 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 2,299 households in 72823, 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 1,657 families living in the 72823 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 72823:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,188 149 320 642
Average Household Size 3.19 2.49 2.9 1.13
Total Families 1,188 149 320 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.34 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 1,657 families living in 72823, 10.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72823:

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 2,653 housing units in 72823.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,299 86.66%
Vacant 354 13.34%

19.98% of the total 2,653 housing units in 72823 are rental units. This is approximately 530 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,687 are occupied by the owner - or 63.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72823 is $766.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72823 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
    82
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    379
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    38
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 72823 is $109,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72823 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    234
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    545
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    375
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    190
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    278
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    51
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72823. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72823 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    210
  • 1940 to 1949
    152
  • 1950 to 1959
    112
  • 1960 to 1969
    212
  • 1970 to 1979
    686
  • 1980 to 1989
    286
  • 1990 to 1999
    476
  • 2000 to 2009
    354
  • 2010 to 2013
    165
  • 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 72823 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    51
  • 1 vehicle available
    775
  • 2 vehicles available
    833
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    640

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72823 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72823 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72823.

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
    266
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    182
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    182
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    501
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    405
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    179
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    353
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    61
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72823 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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