95987 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95987, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95987 is a zip code in Colusa County, California, which covers Central Colusa CCD, East Colusa CCD, and West Colusa, with a total population of 6,370 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 95987 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95987.

The estimated population of people living in 95987 is 6,370, with a median age of 32.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95987 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,370
+5.46%
+5.29%
2020
6,040
+1.51%
-
2019
5,950
 -2.76% -
2018
6,119
+1.14%
-
2017
6,050
 - -

Population of 95987 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95987 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
21.2%
24.1%
 -12.03%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Native
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Hispanic
76.8%
69.7%
 +10.19%
Asian
0.9%
3.1%
 -70.97%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95987 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 95987 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95987 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95987 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.1 +4.56% 32.9 +3.46% 29.9 +1.01%
2020 30.7 -1.92% 31.8 +1.92% 29.6 -5.73%
2019 31.3 -11.08% 31.2 -4.29% 31.4 -13.26%
2018 35.2 +3.23% 32.6 +0.62% 36.2 +1.97%
2017 34.1 - 32.4 - 35.5 -

The median age of the 95987 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 95987 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 9 501 +23.2% 303 +69.01% 615 548
10 to 19 471 -0.16% 454 +30.9% 459 609
20 to 29 531 -36.25% 362 +10.56% 349 396
30 to 39 487 +13.03% 362 +21.39% 529 445
40 to 49 449 +22.77% 439 -4.1% 537 410
50 to 59 307 -22.97% 392 -49.46% 236 227
60 to 69 377 -14.09% 269 -26.04% 296 199
70+ 194 +41.55% 152 +75.11% 257 258

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95987 zip code is $77,545.00.

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 95987.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,298.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,866.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95987 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 95987, 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 95987 is currently $95,300.00.

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.

10.42% of households in 95987 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 95987 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95987 is $27,800.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95987 by the total population of 95987.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95987 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95987 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
    2.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95987 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95987 zip over the age of 16 is 4,570.

Of those people, a total of 68.10% 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 95987 is 62.10%.

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 95987 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 431 41.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 362 91.40% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 383 84.30% 23.50%
30 to 34 years 545 92.30% 10.50%
35 to 44 years 927 83.60% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 724 87.40% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 188 46.30% 12.60%
60 to 64 years 247 66.80% 24.80%
65 to 74 years 381 29.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 382 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95987. 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 3,227 66.80% 4.80%
Black or African American 9 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 102 96.10% 0.00%
Asian 39 25.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 20 100.00% 0.00%
Other 620 78.90% 32.90%
Two or more races 553 61.80% 2.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,307 68.90% 11.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,186 67.60% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95987 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 95987 is 2,839, with median earnings of $37,237.00.

Women in 95987 are earning approximately 41.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,839 $37,237.00
Male 1,659 $50,875.00
Female 1,180 $21,176.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95987 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 263 $41,359.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 71 $22,356.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $32,019.00
Healthcare Support 145 $16,827.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $53,690.00
Law Enforcement 117 $112,911.00
Food Preparation and Serving 175 $4,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $36,023.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00
Sales 229 $38,728.00
Office and Administrative Support 411 $21,985.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 323 $24,955.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $75,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 147 $68,750.00
Production 180 $65,147.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $46,496.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95987 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 95987.

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 199 $70,272.00 64 $31,023.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 71 $22,356.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 42 $32,019.00
Healthcare Support 44 $0.00 101 $19,297.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $68,646.00 70 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $2,499.00 142 $7,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $0.00 52 $26,591.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 38 $0.00
Sales 58 $110,263.00 171 $38,103.00
Office and Administrative Support 185 $105,540.00 226 $18,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 249 $35,679.00 74 $9,565.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $75,417.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 129 $68,291.00 18 $0.00
Production 148 $66,324.00 32 $18,182.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $46,496.00 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 1,871 households in 95987, with an average household size of 3.34 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 1,424 families living in the 95987 zip code with an average family size of 3.96 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 95987:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,194 55 175 447
Average Household Size 3.96 3.47 4.68 1.16
Total Families 1,194 55 175 0
Average Household Size 3.94 2.22 4.61 0

Poverty

Of the 1,424 families living in 95987, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95987:

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 2,055 housing units in 95987.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,871 91.05%
Vacant 184 8.95%

31.73% of the total 2,055 housing units in 95987 are rental units. This is approximately 652 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,110 are occupied by the owner - or 54.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95987 is $1,197.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95987 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
    109
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    185
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    331
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    32
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95987 is $310,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95987 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    100
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    384
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    331
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    215
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95987. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95987 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    131
  • 1940 to 1949
    61
  • 1950 to 1959
    215
  • 1960 to 1969
    158
  • 1970 to 1979
    358
  • 1980 to 1989
    122
  • 1990 to 1999
    324
  • 2000 to 2009
    528
  • 2010 to 2013
    158
  • 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 95987 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    67
  • 1 vehicle available
    455
  • 2 vehicles available
    478
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    871

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95987 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95987 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95987.

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
    287
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    423
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    337
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    624
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    205
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    76
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    124
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    200
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    198
  • 90 or more minutes
    137

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 95987 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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