96097 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96097, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96097 is a zip code in Siskiyou County, California, which covers Hornbrook-Hilt CCD, Montague CCD, and Yreka, with a total population of 10,169 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 96097 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96097.

The estimated population of people living in 96097 is 10,169, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96097 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,169
+7.4%
+4.55%
2020
9,468
 -2.85% -
2019
9,746
+1.03%
-
2018
9,647
 -0.81% -
2017
9,726
 - -

Population of 96097 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96097 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
71.7%
77.8%
 -7.84%
Black/African American
2.1%
1.4%
 +50.00%
Native
2.3%
4.1%
 -43.90%
Hispanic
15.2%
9.7%
 +56.70%
Asian
0.8%
1.6%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.4%
0.9%
 +55.56%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
4.2%
 +52.38%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96097 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 96097 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96097 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96097 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 +0.78% 37.3 -3.62% 41 +5.94%
2020 38.7 -2.52% 38.7 -1.78% 38.7 -3.49%
2019 39.7 +1.28% 39.4 +0.51% 40.1 +2.3%
2018 39.2 -7.11% 39.2 -8.2% 39.2 -5.31%
2017 42.2 - 42.7 - 41.4 -

The median age of the 96097 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 96097 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 9 558 +15.6% 806 -8.88% 639 729
10 to 19 623 +54.06% 481 -3.14% 982 458
20 to 29 490 -4.08% 609 +11.35% 463 679
30 to 39 515 +23.35% 682 -5.54% 621 640
40 to 49 410 +24.67% 375 +24.19% 493 448
50 to 59 649 -18.28% 750 -33.58% 534 521
60 to 69 698 -2.1% 612 +32.72% 666 836
70+ 579 +12.18% 889 -7.81% 644 816

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96097 zip code is $47,042.00.

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 96097.

  • Under 25
    $26,484.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,117.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,098.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96097 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 96097, 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 96097 is currently $67,661.00.

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.

2.81% of households in 96097 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 96097 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96097 is $28,402.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96097 by the total population of 96097.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96097 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96097 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
    6.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96097 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96097 zip over the age of 16 is 7,854.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% 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 96097 is 49.10%.

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 96097 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 493 20.10% 46.50%
20 to 24 years 511 71.80% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 631 93.30% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 763 91.20% 0.10%
35 to 44 years 1,032 79.90% 8.20%
45 to 54 years 919 72.80% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 543 69.10% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 678 36.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,504 11.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 780 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96097. 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 6,358 51.00% 4.50%
Black or African American 151 95.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 291 34.00% 12.10%
Asian 66 19.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 105 79.00% 0.00%
Other 108 70.40% 9.20%
Two or more races 775 50.20% 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 979 65.00% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,937 48.70% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96097 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 96097 is 3,854, with median earnings of $37,906.00.

Women in 96097 are earning approximately 72.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,854 $37,906.00
Male 1,881 $44,107.00
Female 1,973 $31,744.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96097 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 270 $70,156.00
Business and Financial 152 $51,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $43,850.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $23,468.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $86,806.00
Community and Social Service 73 $26,908.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 241 $40,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $9,904.00
Healthcare Practitioners 331 $62,893.00
Healthcare Support 173 $32,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 161 $51,897.00
Law Enforcement 88 $73,298.00
Food Preparation and Serving 273 $15,787.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $30,417.00
Personal Care and Service 106 $14,083.00
Sales 260 $31,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 421 $34,883.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 53 $4,116.00
Construction and Extraction 245 $60,692.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $39,250.00
Production 144 $31,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $45,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96097 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 96097.

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 166 $88,250.00 104 $25,833.00
Business and Financial 40 $4,500.00 112 $53,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $82,833.00 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $23,468.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $95,556.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $45,625.00 48 $26,842.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 55 $29,728.00 186 $41,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 33 $9,904.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $161,083.00 262 $41,250.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 163 $33,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 103 $65,966.00 58 $51,205.00
Law Enforcement 88 $73,298.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $14,260.00 184 $17,130.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $36,875.00 60 $16,591.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 106 $14,083.00
Sales 87 $56,144.00 173 $30,216.00
Office and Administrative Support 83 $35,573.00 338 $34,453.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $4,024.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 245 $60,692.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $39,271.00 1 $0.00
Production 126 $31,333.00 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $85,417.00 55 $25,863.00

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 4,165 households in 96097, with an average household size of 2.43 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 2,405 families living in the 96097 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 96097:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,690 170 545 1,760
Average Household Size 3.03 3.22 4.26 1.2
Total Families 1,690 170 545 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.49 3.74 0

Poverty

Of the 2,405 families living in 96097, 13.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96097:

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 4,561 housing units in 96097.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,165 91.32%
Vacant 396 8.68%

30.10% of the total 4,561 housing units in 96097 are rental units. This is approximately 1,373 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,742 are occupied by the owner - or 60.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96097 is $866.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96097 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
    50
  • Less than $500
    238
  • $500 to $999
    661
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    472
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $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 96097 is $190,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96097 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    220
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    196
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    357
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    716
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    655
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    421
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    154
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96097. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96097 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    418
  • 1940 to 1949
    268
  • 1950 to 1959
    570
  • 1960 to 1969
    528
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,100
  • 1980 to 1989
    787
  • 1990 to 1999
    408
  • 2000 to 2009
    287
  • 2010 to 2013
    167
  • 2014 or later
    28

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 96097 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    252
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,537
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,318
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,058

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96097 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96097 that commute to work in a particular way.

14 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96097.

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
    484
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,351
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    825
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    196
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    137
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    48
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    218
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    70
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    120
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    49
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96097 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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