96041 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96041, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96041 is a zip code in Trinity County, California, which covers Hayfork CCD and Mad River, with a total population of 3,873 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 96041 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96041.

The estimated population of people living in 96041 is 3,873, with a median age of 52.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96041 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,873
+34.9%
+34.99%
2020
2,871
 -2.15% -
2019
2,934
+4.9%
-
2018
2,797
 -2.51% -
2017
2,869
 - -

Population of 96041 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96041 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
77.2%
73%
 +5.75%
Black/African American
1.8%
0.8%
 +125.00%
Native
0%
3.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
13.2%
19.5%
 -32.31%
Asian
2.3%
1%
 +130.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
2.4%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96041 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 96041 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96041 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96041 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.9 +23.31% 47.4 +11.01% 60.4 +17.97%
2020 42.9 +1.9% 42.7 -5.95% 51.2 +24.27%
2019 42.1 -16.63% 45.4 -13.69% 41.2 -10.04%
2018 50.5 +4.55% 52.6 +3.14% 45.8 +0.88%
2017 48.3 - 51 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 96041 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 96041 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 73 +135.54% 186 -7.69% 194 147
10 to 19 111 +76.84% 188 -68.39% 223 86
20 to 29 138 +177.92% 165 -21.61% 375 125
30 to 39 138 -14.39% 67 +105.25% 84 170
40 to 49 145 +94.25% 264 -112.85% 280 62
50 to 59 281 +31.77% 176 -65.16% 292 75
60 to 69 255 -13.23% 288 +190.17% 211 892
70+ 217 +76.08% 177 +58.23% 365 292

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96041 zip code is $38,062.00.

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 96041.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,208.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,262.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,258.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96041 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 96041, 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 96041 is currently $62,965.00.

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.

8.13% of households in 96041 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 96041 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    2.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96041 is $21,978.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96041 by the total population of 96041.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96041 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96041 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
    6.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    76.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96041 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96041 zip over the age of 16 is 3,356.

Of those people, a total of 23.50% 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 96041 is 21.80%.

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 96041 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 133 28.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 99 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 401 38.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 207 64.70% 40.30%
35 to 44 years 153 85.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 450 38.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 153 7.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 751 0.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 559 8.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 450 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 96041. 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 2,739 26.00% 7.60%
Black or African American 71 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 40 40.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 0.00% 0.00%
Other 376 16.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 101 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 512 22.50% 47.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,660 24.70% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96041 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 96041 is 733, with median earnings of $26,467.00.

Women in 96041 are earning approximately 110.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 733 $26,467.00
Male 367 $24,840.00
Female 366 $27,391.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96041 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 73 $250,001.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 60 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $13,150.00
Sales 80 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $14,406.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96041 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 96041.

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 11 $0.00 62 $0.00
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 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 60 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 61 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 80 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $0.00 20 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $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 1,095 households in 96041, with an average household size of 3.51 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 463 families living in the 96041 zip code with an average family size of 4.39 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 96041:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 320 75 68 632
Average Household Size 3 3.87 11.47 2.87
Total Families 320 75 68 0
Average Household Size 3 3.87 11.47 0

Poverty

Of the 463 families living in 96041, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96041:

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 1,458 housing units in 96041.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,095 75.10%
Vacant 363 24.90%

28.60% of the total 1,458 housing units in 96041 are rental units. This is approximately 417 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 643 are occupied by the owner - or 44.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96041 is $627.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96041 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    180
  • $500 to $999
    148
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    65
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $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 96041 is $310,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96041 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    81
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    11
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    82
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    128
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    216
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    90
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96041. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96041 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    121
  • 1950 to 1959
    69
  • 1960 to 1969
    136
  • 1970 to 1979
    453
  • 1980 to 1989
    305
  • 1990 to 1999
    105
  • 2000 to 2009
    160
  • 2010 to 2013
    28
  • 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 96041 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    150
  • 1 vehicle available
    383
  • 2 vehicles available
    376
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    186

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96041 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96041 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96041.

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
    146
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    137
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    59
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    0
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    26
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    0
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    41
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96041 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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