72858 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 72858, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

72858 is a zip code in Pope County, Arkansas, which covers Galla, Gum Log, and Wilson, with a total population of 3,091 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 72858 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 72858.

The estimated population of people living in 72858 is 3,091, with a median age of 34.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 72858 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,091
 -16.75% -28.22%
2020
3,713
 -2.98% -
2019
3,827
 -9.72% -
2018
4,239
 -1.56% -
2017
4,306
 - -

Population of 72858 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 72858 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
86.2%
88.9%
 -3.04%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.2%
4.5%
 +126.67%
Asian
1.6%
0.3%
 +433.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
6.1%
 -68.85%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 72858 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 72858 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 72858 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 72858 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.5 +12.38% 34.6 +14.57% 34.3 +2.69%
2020 30.7 -10.23% 30.2 -9.04% 33.4 -2.62%
2019 34.2 -6.56% 33.2 +2.15% 34.3 -11.37%
2018 36.6 -3.68% 32.5 -9.97% 38.7 -4.44%
2017 38 - 36.1 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 72858 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 72858 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 9 451 -51.59% 251 +28.96% 257 306
10 to 19 307 -18.93% 246 +7.35% 236 254
20 to 29 213 -71.22% 303 -26.16% 68 214
30 to 39 264 +10.71% 232 +38.88% 265 325
40 to 49 347 -61.99% 425 -55.27% 167 217
50 to 59 239 -66.04% 226 -20% 116 155
60 to 69 264 -42.46% 197 -26.77% 148 131
70+ 139 -15.08% 202 -46.11% 109 123

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 72858 zip code is $62,381.00.

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 72858.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,263.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 72858 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 72858, 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 72858 is currently $118,621.00.

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.

6.14% of households in 72858 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 72858 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 72858 is $35,442.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 72858 by the total population of 72858.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 72858 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 72858 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
    7.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 72858 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 72858 zip over the age of 16 is 2,265.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 72858 is 65.20%.

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 72858 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 227 66.10% 7.30%
20 to 24 years 47 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 235 40.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 269 93.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 468 90.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 348 77.60% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 160 65.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 131 73.30% 15.60%
65 to 74 years 206 41.30% 4.70%
75 years and over 174 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 72858. 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 2,092 67.70% 3.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 21 38.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 66 43.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 86 79.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 179 68.70% 8.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,016 67.40% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 72858 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 72858 is 1,477, with median earnings of $38,871.00.

Women in 72858 are earning approximately 63.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,477 $38,871.00
Male 729 $42,721.00
Female 748 $27,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 72858 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 193 $72,201.00
Business and Financial 63 $78,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $42,589.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $34,583.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $40,039.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $23,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 98 $47,851.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $8,975.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $15,903.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00
Sales 87 $5,982.00
Office and Administrative Support 134 $22,778.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $26,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $61,827.00
Production 135 $38,142.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $53,214.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 72858 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 72858.

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 110 $71,304.00 83 $113,211.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 53 $78,423.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $41,563.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $56,250.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $0.00 86 $34,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 133 $57,972.00
Healthcare Support 57 $0.00 41 $14,102.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $8,852.00 54 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $40,859.00 57 $11,307.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 43 $7,750.00 44 $3,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $18,056.00 110 $23,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $26,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $61,827.00 0 $0.00
Production 98 $38,919.00 37 $29,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $53,036.00 3 $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 1,188 households in 72858, with an average household size of 2.6 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 966 families living in the 72858 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 72858:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 603 41 322 222
Average Household Size 3.02 3.29 2.79 1.06
Total Families 603 41 322 0
Average Household Size 3 3.2 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 966 families living in 72858, 12.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 72858:

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 1,317 housing units in 72858.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,188 90.21%
Vacant 129 9.79%

13.74% of the total 1,317 housing units in 72858 are rental units. This is approximately 181 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,006 are occupied by the owner - or 76.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 72858 is $598.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 72858 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
    1
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    151
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $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 72858 is $151,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 72858 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    162
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    75
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    254
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    369
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    130
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    16
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 72858. The chart below shows the number of properties in 72858 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5
  • 1940 to 1949
    18
  • 1950 to 1959
    26
  • 1960 to 1969
    92
  • 1970 to 1979
    56
  • 1980 to 1989
    61
  • 1990 to 1999
    203
  • 2000 to 2009
    538
  • 2010 to 2013
    315
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 72858 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    14
  • 1 vehicle available
    395
  • 2 vehicles available
    539
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    240

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 72858 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 72858 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 72858.

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
    9
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    181
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    287
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    326
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    253
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    50
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    115
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    25
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    30
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 72858 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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