80631 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80631, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80631 is a zip code in Weld County, Colorado, which covers Greeley CCD, Kersey-Gill CCD, La Salle-Gilcrest CCD, and Windsor, with a total population of 55,089 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 80631 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80631.

The estimated population of people living in 80631 is 55,089, with a median age of 27.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80631 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
55,089
 -1.18% -1.50%
2020
55,748
 -0.22% -
2019
55,872
+0.03%
-
2018
55,857
 -0.13% -
2017
55,930
 - -

Population of 80631 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80631 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
40.4%
43.9%
 -7.97%
Black/African American
3.8%
3%
 +26.67%
Native
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%
Hispanic
52.4%
49.8%
 +5.22%
Asian
1%
1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80631 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 80631 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80631 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80631 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.9 -0.36% 27.9 -0.71% 27.9 +0.36%
2020 28 +2.56% 28.1 +0.72% 27.8 +4.51%
2019 27.3 +1.49% 27.9 +0.72% 26.6 +1.53%
2018 26.9 +1.89% 27.7 +1.47% 26.2 +3.56%
2017 26.4 - 27.3 - 25.3 -

The median age of the 80631 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 80631 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 4,411 -1.83% 4,325 -7.27% 4,329 4,011
10 to 19 4,578 +6.4% 5,983 -16.03% 4,872 5,070
20 to 29 6,281 -8.26% 5,926 -1.68% 5,773 5,817
30 to 39 3,890 +9.43% 3,178 +24.04% 4,269 4,000
40 to 49 2,892 +6.08% 2,580 +2.09% 3,054 2,614
50 to 59 2,341 -0.78% 2,183 +1.97% 2,320 2,208
60 to 69 2,043 +2.64% 1,948 -3.14% 2,075 1,875
70+ 1,315 -8.58% 2,056 -22.58% 1,182 1,620

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80631 zip code is $45,518.00.

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 80631.

  • Under 25
    $25,898.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,980.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,199.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,739.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80631 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 80631, 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 80631 is currently $61,925.00.

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.

2.37% of households in 80631 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 80631 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80631 is $21,136.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80631 by the total population of 80631.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80631 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80631 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
    9.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80631 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80631 zip over the age of 16 is 42,445.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 80631 is 58.00%.

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 80631 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 5,638 37.50% 26.30%
20 to 24 years 6,376 72.00% 5.80%
25 to 29 years 5,214 76.40% 8.90%
30 to 34 years 4,954 72.10% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 6,155 77.30% 7.30%
45 to 54 years 4,963 75.40% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 2,393 61.70% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 2,331 59.90% 10.10%
65 to 74 years 2,539 40.00% 3.00%
75 years and over 1,882 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80631. 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 32,798 63.00% 7.10%
Black or African American 1,481 52.70% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 353 68.30% 37.80%
Asian 528 52.50% 18.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 42 54.80% 0.00%
Other 3,639 63.40% 7.70%
Two or more races 3,604 68.60% 11.30%
Hispanic or Latino 19,667 63.80% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,814 63.10% 7.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80631 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 80631 is 24,618, with median earnings of $30,236.00.

Women in 80631 are earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 24,618 $30,236.00
Male 13,500 $34,881.00
Female 11,118 $24,255.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80631 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 1,568 $40,208.00
Business and Financial 620 $36,897.00
Computer and Mathematical 529 $54,141.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $56,597.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $68,125.00
Community and Social Service 387 $36,734.00
Legal 136 $56,450.00
Educational and Library 1,150 $37,716.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 447 $25,057.00
Healthcare Practitioners 739 $34,020.00
Healthcare Support 974 $16,767.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 210 $27,200.00
Law Enforcement 77 $55,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,132 $11,913.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,165 $25,249.00
Personal Care and Service 837 $14,957.00
Sales 2,112 $21,274.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,648 $29,089.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 460 $20,577.00
Construction and Extraction 2,687 $43,570.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 982 $47,278.00
Production 2,342 $30,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,104 $42,313.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80631 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 80631.

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 1,011 $40,885.00 557 $38,375.00
Business and Financial 146 $71,000.00 474 $34,808.00
Computer and Mathematical 336 $56,801.00 193 $46,427.00
Architecture and Engineering 100 $57,361.00 22 $32,143.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $90,227.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 129 $46,705.00 258 $35,476.00
Legal 69 $90,268.00 67 $56,375.00
Educational and Library 346 $60,714.00 804 $28,993.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 299 $26,648.00 148 $20,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 116 $43,636.00 623 $33,537.00
Healthcare Support 67 $20,724.00 907 $16,238.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $31,333.00 76 $26,400.00
Law Enforcement 47 $56,042.00 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 822 $15,347.00 1,310 $10,946.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 773 $30,183.00 392 $16,269.00
Personal Care and Service 222 $33,405.00 615 $13,373.00
Sales 1,018 $26,000.00 1,094 $15,769.00
Office and Administrative Support 696 $32,102.00 1,952 $27,791.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 372 $20,769.00 88 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,591 $44,410.00 96 $11,818.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 916 $48,532.00 66 $12,171.00
Production 1,328 $33,886.00 1,014 $28,103.00
Transportation and Material Moving 990 $42,849.00 114 $36,000.00

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 17,183 households in 80631, with an average household size of 2.87 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 11,138 families living in the 80631 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 80631:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,423 1,028 2,687 6,045
Average Household Size 3.46 3.48 3.93 1.58
Total Families 7,423 1,028 2,687 0
Average Household Size 3.41 3.2 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 11,138 families living in 80631, 17.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80631:

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 18,319 housing units in 80631.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,183 93.80%
Vacant 1,136 6.20%

48.13% of the total 18,319 housing units in 80631 are rental units. This is approximately 8,817 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,084 are occupied by the owner - or 44.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80631 is $985.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80631 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
    282
  • Less than $500
    973
  • $500 to $999
    3,594
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,086
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    696
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    314
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    133
  • $3,000 or more
    21

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80631 is $238,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80631 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,262
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    392
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    450
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    799
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,833
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,792
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    429
  • $1,000,000 or more
    127

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80631. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80631 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,092
  • 1940 to 1949
    886
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,958
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,942
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,609
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,655
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,237
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,841
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,057
  • 2014 or later
    42

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 80631 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    979
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,563
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,305
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,336

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80631 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80631 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80631.

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
    823
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,647
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,767
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,548
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,192
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    710
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,950
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    394
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    599
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,404
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,068
  • 90 or more minutes
    352

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 80631 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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