80461 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80461, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80461 is a zip code in Lake County, Colorado, which covers Leadville CCD and Leadville North, with a total population of 7,191 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 80461 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80461.

The estimated population of people living in 80461 is 7,191, with a median age of 34.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80461 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,191
 -6.39% -1.75%
2020
7,682
+1.37%
-
2019
7,578
+2.05%
-
2018
7,426
+1.46%
-
2017
7,319
 - -

Population of 80461 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80461 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
60.5%
63.6%
 -4.87%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Native
1.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
30.7%
34.6%
 -11.27%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
1.1%
 +427.27%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80461 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 80461 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80461 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80461 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.9 -6.68% 39.7 +0.25% 33 -8.33%
2020 37.4 +2.75% 39.6 +4.49% 36 +1.69%
2019 36.4 -1.36% 37.9 -1.3% 35.4 -1.94%
2018 36.9 -5.38% 38.4 -5.65% 36.1 -3.99%
2017 39 - 40.7 - 37.6 -

The median age of the 80461 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 80461 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 9 445 -27.37% 285 +74.08% 308 375
10 to 19 459 -17.6% 302 +67.84% 362 537
20 to 29 618 +13.01% 663 -23.91% 686 491
30 to 39 462 +23.53% 578 +26.48% 559 739
40 to 49 620 +20.22% 490 -15.12% 706 405
50 to 59 656 -23.38% 375 -31.35% 501 269
60 to 69 543 -6.46% 411 +33.04% 489 452
70+ 193 24.89% 219 -43.84% 183 129

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80461 zip code is $73,763.00.

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 80461.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,068.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,380.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80461 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 80461, 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 80461 is currently $80,997.00.

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.

3.32% of households in 80461 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 80461 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80461 is $37,407.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80461 by the total population of 80461.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80461 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80461 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
    15.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80461 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80461 zip over the age of 16 is 6,046.

Of those people, a total of 73.30% 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 80461 is 71.30%.

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 80461 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 437 58.60% 26.60%
20 to 24 years 468 95.30% 0.20%
25 to 29 years 709 83.40% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 857 85.60% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 1,109 87.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 961 78.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 252 82.10% 8.20%
60 to 64 years 511 65.00% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 590 25.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 152 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 80461. 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 4,688 78.40% 2.90%
Black or African American 14 92.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 141 99.30% 0.00%
Asian 48 100.00% 35.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 445 41.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 706 53.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,642 69.00% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,817 77.90% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80461 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 80461 is 4,308, with median earnings of $41,639.00.

Women in 80461 are earning approximately 97.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,308 $41,639.00
Male 2,581 $42,448.00
Female 1,727 $41,482.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80461 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 520 $68,722.00
Business and Financial 138 $51,743.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $57,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $86,510.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $56,250.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 293 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 396 $34,548.00
Healthcare Practitioners 320 $66,190.00
Healthcare Support 25 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 39 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $34,922.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00
Sales 270 $25,127.00
Office and Administrative Support 499 $42,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 572 $37,151.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 158 $39,132.00
Production 231 $25,662.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $58,384.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80461 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 80461.

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 423 $69,917.00 97 $43,958.00
Business and Financial 53 $54,417.00 85 $51,365.00
Computer and Mathematical 106 $55,250.00 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 76 $86,250.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 35 $60,313.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $78,088.00 267 $39,635.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 206 $32,892.00 190 $40,814.00
Healthcare Practitioners 89 $12,060.00 231 $66,379.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $0.00 36 $34,531.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 118 $22,875.00 152 $25,665.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $56,563.00 299 $40,054.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00 41 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 572 $37,151.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $39,060.00 7 $0.00
Production 95 $16,186.00 136 $26,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $58,384.00 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 2,651 households in 80461, with an average household size of 2.67 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 1,438 families living in the 80461 zip code with an average family size of 3.45 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 80461:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 989 95 354 1,213
Average Household Size 3.45 4.48 3.75 1.57
Total Families 989 95 354 0
Average Household Size 3.45 3.58 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 1,438 families living in 80461, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80461:

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 3,786 housing units in 80461.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,651 70.02%
Vacant 1,135 29.98%

13.97% of the total 3,786 housing units in 80461 are rental units. This is approximately 529 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,068 are occupied by the owner - or 54.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80461 is $1,169.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80461 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
    54
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    172
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    230
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    37
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    76
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80461 is $256,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80461 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    202
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    157
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    243
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    460
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    635
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    255
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80461. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80461 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,156
  • 1940 to 1949
    68
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    499
  • 1970 to 1979
    785
  • 1980 to 1989
    200
  • 1990 to 1999
    370
  • 2000 to 2009
    522
  • 2010 to 2013
    65
  • 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 80461 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    64
  • 1 vehicle available
    845
  • 2 vehicles available
    799
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    943

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80461 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80461 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80461.

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
    264
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    851
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    210
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    186
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    140
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    31
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    132
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    373
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    624
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    731
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    240
  • 90 or more minutes
    113

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 80461 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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