Coffey, White County, Arkansas Population and Demographics

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

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 Coffey, Arkansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Coffey, Arkansas. The estimated population of Coffey, Arkansas is 1,452 people, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look at the total population in Coffey over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,452
+26.15%
+20.40%
2020
1,151
-7.18% -
2019
1,240
-28.69% -
2018
1,739
+44.2%
-
2017
1,206
- -

Population of Coffey, Arkansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.3%
98.8%
-13.66%
Black/African American
1.4%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
1.2%
-100.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.7%
0%
0.00%
Other
4.5%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important 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 Coffey, Arkansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 -18.15% 45.6 -17.39% 43.6 -20.15%
2020 55.1 +20.83% 55.2 +20.52% 54.6 +24.94%
2019 45.6 +23.58% 45.8 +18.65% 43.7 +20.39%
2018 36.9 -7.75% 38.6 -12.07% 36.3 -7.16%
2017 40 - 43.9 - 39.1 -

The median age of Coffey, Arkansas 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, 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
10 to 19 74 82.7% 149 37.58% 46 94
20 to 29 60 133.25% 52 +20.45% 48 54
30 to 39 75 +182.15% 123 86.78% 190 111
40 to 49 135 6.63% 65 171.31% 89 65
50 to 59 40 +301.83% 39 +139.07% 90 112
60 to 69 63 -5.97% 46 +50.64% 46 69
70+ 75 +49.41% 137 +55.65% 112 202

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Coffey, Arkansas is $55,156.00.

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 Coffey.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,041.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,346.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Coffey, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Coffey, 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 Coffey, Arkansas is currently $71,758.00.

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.

6.56% of households in Coffey 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 Coffey against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Coffey is $29,108.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Coffey 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
    3.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    70.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.52%

Employment

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

The total population of Coffey over the age of 16 is 1,203.

Of those people, a total of 51.60% 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 Coffey is 49.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 15 100.00% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 60 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 42 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 197 75.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 157 87.90% 9.40%
45 to 54 years 201 57.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 102 25.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 48 0.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 143 53.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 238 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 Coffey. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 990 42.50% 6.70%
Black or African American 21 100.00% 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 65 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 127 89.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 990 42.50% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Coffey as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Coffey is 593, with median earnings of $37,411.00.

Women in Coffey, Arkansas earning approximately 87.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 593 $37,411.00
Male 352 $42,571.00
Female 241 $37,232.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 69 $64,479.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 54 $0.00
Educational and Library 61 $217,939.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00
Sales 31 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 92 $17,130.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 56 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 55 $105,352.00 14 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 54 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $0.00 24 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $0.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 83 $16,921.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 56 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 564 households in Coffey, with an average household size of 2.57 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 462 families in Coffey 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 355 19 88 102
Average Household Size 2.96 2.16 2.7 1.21
Total Families 355 19 88 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.16 2.31 0

Poverty

Of the 462 families in Coffey, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Coffey:

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 641 housing units in Coffey, Arkansas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 564 87.99%
Vacant 77 12.01%

0.00% of the total 641 housing units in Coffey are rental units. This is approximately 0 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 564 are occupied by the owner - or 87.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Coffey is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Coffey 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.

Property Value

The median value of a property in Coffey is $163,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    123
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    66
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    96
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    148
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    26
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    23
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    13
  • 1980 to 1989
    67
  • 1990 to 1999
    157
  • 2000 to 2009
    284
  • 2010 to 2013
    97
  • 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 Coffey that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    51
  • 1 vehicle available
    63
  • 2 vehicles available
    256
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    194

Commuting to Work

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

34.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Coffey.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    54
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    0
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    62
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    14
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    158
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    120
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    137
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    22

Summary

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

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