96027 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96027, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96027 is a zip code in Siskiyou County, California, which covers Etna, with a total population of 2,118 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 96027 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96027.

The estimated population of people living in 96027 is 2,118, with a median age of 56.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96027 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,118
 -6.82% -9.49%
2020
2,273
 -2.32% -
2019
2,327
 -3.68% -
2018
2,416
+3.25%
-
2017
2,340
 - -

Population of 96027 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96027 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
85.3%
84.4%
 +1.07%
Black/African American
1.5%
0.5%
 +200.00%
Native
1.5%
3.1%
 -51.61%
Hispanic
3.1%
2.6%
 +19.23%
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.1%
8.4%
 -3.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96027 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 96027 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96027 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96027 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.5 +6.81% 56.9 +8.8% 56.1 +4.08%
2020 52.9 -0.56% 52.3 +8.28% 53.9 -4.6%
2019 53.2 -0.56% 48.3 -7.65% 56.5 +0.36%
2018 53.5 -0.93% 52.3 -0.19% 56.3 -0.71%
2017 54 - 52.4 - 56.7 -

The median age of the 96027 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 96027 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 81 -32.1% 89 4.69% 53 77
10 to 19 172 6.53% 43 +147.51% 169 123
20 to 29 76 -20.12% 75 95.37% 59 63
30 to 39 171 -70.94% 98 -73.39% 70 40
40 to 49 97 7.23% 175 -21.94% 94 127
50 to 59 212 -37.53% 137 +18.37% 140 161
60 to 69 190 +10.41% 279 0.33% 210 272
70+ 236 +13.26% 209 4.05% 260 200

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96027 zip code is $57,250.00.

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 96027.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,463.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,340.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96027 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 96027, 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 96027 is currently $66,350.00.

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.

1.18% of households in 96027 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 96027 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96027 is $28,100.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96027 by the total population of 96027.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96027 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96027 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
    12.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.15%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96027 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96027 zip over the age of 16 is 1,812.

Of those people, a total of 46.90% 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 96027 is 40.30%.

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 96027 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 116 29.30% 79.40%
20 to 24 years 31 41.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 91 73.60% 35.80%
30 to 34 years 27 70.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 211 86.70% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 246 85.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 148 48.00% 9.90%
60 to 64 years 155 63.90% 37.40%
65 to 74 years 459 21.80% 9.00%
75 years and over 328 16.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96027. 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 1,606 46.30% 13.70%
Black or African American 31 51.60% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 56.50% 0.00%
Asian 13 38.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 139 51.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 53 60.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,583 46.40% 13.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96027 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 96027 is 731, with median earnings of $29,955.00.

Women in 96027 are earning approximately 74.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 731 $29,955.00
Male 314 $36,429.00
Female 417 $27,074.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96027 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 100 $47,750.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $9,336.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 122 $31,349.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $12,167.00
Healthcare Support 93 $14,180.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $21,111.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00
Sales 90 $50,081.00
Office and Administrative Support 33 $22,344.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $6,667.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $34,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 8 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96027 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 96027.

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 66 $48,000.00 34 $29,688.00
Business and Financial 0 $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 3 $0.00 44 $9,397.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 120 $31,310.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 93 $14,180.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Sales 46 $0.00 44 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $0.00 23 $20,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $6,667.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $31,875.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 8 $0.00 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 844 households in 96027, with an average household size of 2.45 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 587 families living in the 96027 zip code 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, that live in 96027:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 439 23 125 257
Average Household Size 2.89 3.13 2.71 1.52
Total Families 439 23 125 0
Average Household Size 2.87 3.13 2.48 0

Poverty

Of the 587 families living in 96027, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96027:

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 982 housing units in 96027.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 844 85.95%
Vacant 138 14.05%

19.25% of the total 982 housing units in 96027 are rental units. This is approximately 189 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 648 are occupied by the owner - or 65.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96027 is $939.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96027 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    2
  • $500 to $999
    124
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    63
  • $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 96027 is $240,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96027 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    44
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    39
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    257
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    155
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96027. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96027 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    163
  • 1940 to 1949
    21
  • 1950 to 1959
    81
  • 1960 to 1969
    82
  • 1970 to 1979
    253
  • 1980 to 1989
    258
  • 1990 to 1999
    78
  • 2000 to 2009
    46
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 96027 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    12
  • 1 vehicle available
    149
  • 2 vehicles available
    368
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    315

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96027 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96027 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96027.

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
    82
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    89
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    67
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    103
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    29
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    47
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    107
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    22
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    92
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96027 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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