96101 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96101, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96101 is a zip code in Modoc County, California, which covers Alturas, with a total population of 5,343 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 96101 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96101.

The estimated population of people living in 96101 is 5,343, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96101 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,343
+3.71%
-3.35%
2020
5,152
 -2.09% -
2019
5,262
 -4.33% -
2018
5,500
 -0.51% -
2017
5,528
 - -

Population of 96101 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96101 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
77.6%
81.5%
 -4.79%
Black/African American
2.8%
1%
 +180.00%
Native
1.9%
3%
 -36.67%
Hispanic
14.7%
12.6%
 +16.67%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.3%
 +115.38%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96101 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 96101 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96101 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96101 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 -3.25% 45.6 -1.08% 43.8 -7.59%
2020 46.2 -0.65% 46.1 +0.22% 47.4 -3.66%
2019 46.5 +0.65% 46 +0.88% 49.2 +4.46%
2018 46.2 +1.99% 45.6 +0.88% 47.1 +3.97%
2017 45.3 - 45.2 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 96101 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 96101 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 9 328 +11.65% 301 +20.83% 363 364
10 to 19 301 -28.73% 283 13.34% 214 240
20 to 29 306 -6.97% 275 -0.5% 281 264
30 to 39 343 +7.62% 351 +19.35% 368 411
40 to 49 328 -31.81% 323 -36.28% 235 220
50 to 59 415 -32.54% 431 -13.03% 285 370
60 to 69 435 -10.15% 433 -8.54% 377 389
70+ 404 +32.68% 271 +49.36% 537 425

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96101 zip code is $51,634.00.

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 96101.

  • Under 25
    $29,861.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,715.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96101 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 96101, 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 96101 is currently $59,799.00.

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.

1.76% of households in 96101 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 96101 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96101 is $24,031.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96101 by the total population of 96101.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96101 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96101 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
    6.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96101 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96101 zip over the age of 16 is 4,351.

Of those people, a total of 46.40% 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 96101 is 39.90%.

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 96101 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 189 31.70% 65.00%
20 to 24 years 200 56.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 345 77.10% 28.90%
30 to 34 years 449 65.30% 13.70%
35 to 44 years 529 70.10% 9.20%
45 to 54 years 533 67.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 378 41.50% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 409 65.50% 22.00%
65 to 74 years 824 13.70% 8.00%
75 years and over 495 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96101. 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 3,621 48.80% 12.40%
Black or African American 118 50.80% 30.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 88 43.20% 2.60%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 333 28.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 185 33.00% 52.50%
Hispanic or Latino 607 40.20% 23.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,409 48.40% 10.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96101 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 96101 is 1,734, with median earnings of $32,583.00.

Women in 96101 are earning approximately 56.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,734 $32,583.00
Male 750 $43,984.00
Female 984 $24,671.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96101 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 155 $55,729.00
Business and Financial 30 $51,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $69,609.00
Community and Social Service 61 $55,189.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 141 $16,225.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $136,875.00
Healthcare Support 104 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $67,794.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $27,993.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 89 $6,563.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $26,635.00
Sales 114 $20,556.00
Office and Administrative Support 301 $31,369.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 116 $29,135.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $43,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $34,189.00
Production 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $39,345.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96101 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 96101.

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 72 $85,648.00 83 $17,235.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 30 $51,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $19,803.00 56 $69,844.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 52 $55,530.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 125 $15,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $250,001.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 93 $21,736.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 87 $68,309.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $28,487.00 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $6,321.00 38 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 40 $12,813.00
Sales 43 $43,224.00 71 $18,892.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 280 $31,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 92 $29,712.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $43,333.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $34,189.00 0 $0.00
Production 8 $0.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $39,345.00 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 2,041 households in 96101, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,353 families living in the 96101 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 96101:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,110 83 160 688
Average Household Size 3.05 3.6 3.91 1.26
Total Families 1,110 83 160 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.31 3.8 0

Poverty

Of the 1,353 families living in 96101, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96101:

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 2,600 housing units in 96101.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,041 78.50%
Vacant 559 21.50%

16.85% of the total 2,600 housing units in 96101 are rental units. This is approximately 438 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,515 are occupied by the owner - or 58.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96101 is $756.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96101 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    95
  • $500 to $999
    249
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    70
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96101 is $145,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96101 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    173
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    211
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    405
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    221
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    255
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    211
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96101. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96101 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    262
  • 1940 to 1949
    60
  • 1950 to 1959
    234
  • 1960 to 1969
    305
  • 1970 to 1979
    623
  • 1980 to 1989
    579
  • 1990 to 1999
    355
  • 2000 to 2009
    161
  • 2010 to 2013
    21
  • 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 96101 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    222
  • 1 vehicle available
    562
  • 2 vehicles available
    653
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    604

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96101 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96101 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96101.

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
    232
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    475
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    451
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    151
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    35
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    17
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    127
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    42

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96101 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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