81005 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81005, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81005 is a zip code in Pueblo County, Colorado, which covers Pueblo, with a total population of 32,106 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 81005 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81005.

The estimated population of people living in 81005 is 32,106, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81005 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,106
+0.14%
+2.38%
2020
32,062
+0.31%
-
2019
31,963
 -0.31% -
2018
32,062
+2.24%
-
2017
31,361
 - -

Population of 81005 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81005 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
48.7%
49%
 -0.61%
Black/African American
1.2%
0.7%
 +71.43%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
46.2%
47.2%
 -2.12%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81005 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 81005 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81005 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81005 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -1.43% 39 +0.52% 43.7 -2.89%
2020 42 +2.94% 38.8 +6.3% 45 -0.44%
2019 40.8 +0.49% 36.5 -3.95% 45.2 +3.91%
2018 40.6 +0.25% 38 +0.26% 43.5 -1.14%
2017 40.5 - 37.9 - 44 -

The median age of the 81005 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 81005 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 1,890 -0.64% 1,963 -12.44% 1,872 1,715
10 to 19 2,348 -8.14% 1,890 +29.41% 2,153 2,483
20 to 29 1,926 +2.27% 1,765 -12.8% 1,959 1,534
30 to 39 1,704 1.52% 2,027 +9.27% 1,702 2,205
40 to 49 1,459 +11.4% 1,647 +14.74% 1,621 1,880
50 to 59 1,828 +2.49% 2,317 -31.78% 1,868 1,651
60 to 69 2,056 -5.93% 2,021 +29.65% 1,932 2,684
70+ 1,822 +11.69% 2,698 +4.26% 2,040 2,807

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81005 zip code is $61,156.00.

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 81005.

  • Under 25
    $27,824.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,658.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,044.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81005 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 81005, 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 81005 is currently $77,320.00.

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.

3.55% of households in 81005 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 81005 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81005 is $32,315.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81005 by the total population of 81005.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81005 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81005 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
    12.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81005 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81005 zip over the age of 16 is 25,744.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% 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 81005 is 55.60%.

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 81005 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,861 43.80% 20.10%
20 to 24 years 1,650 77.60% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 1,843 81.60% 0.70%
30 to 34 years 1,964 82.70% 10.00%
35 to 44 years 3,423 88.30% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 3,677 80.60% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,863 77.00% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 2,521 58.30% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 3,917 19.90% 3.20%
75 years and over 3,025 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81005. 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 20,656 56.30% 5.10%
Black or African American 391 63.90% 10.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 673 64.80% 1.60%
Asian 189 61.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,782 63.00% 3.10%
Two or more races 2,040 72.40% 2.70%
Hispanic or Latino 10,923 63.00% 5.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,527 53.70% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81005 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 81005 is 14,322, with median earnings of $40,272.00.

Women in 81005 are earning approximately 85.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,322 $40,272.00
Male 7,208 $43,869.00
Female 7,114 $37,348.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81005 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 1,220 $65,656.00
Business and Financial 552 $58,113.00
Computer and Mathematical 230 $100,242.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $72,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $67,222.00
Community and Social Service 377 $44,716.00
Legal 25 $94,107.00
Educational and Library 721 $47,734.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $28,487.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,012 $66,296.00
Healthcare Support 727 $20,460.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 250 $25,278.00
Law Enforcement 280 $59,306.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,116 $16,280.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 642 $22,639.00
Personal Care and Service 402 $21,771.00
Sales 1,741 $33,509.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,777 $37,560.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 594 $51,184.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 463 $43,102.00
Production 754 $48,692.00
Transportation and Material Moving 433 $30,708.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81005 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 81005.

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 617 $62,031.00 603 $65,996.00
Business and Financial 105 $45,446.00 447 $58,487.00
Computer and Mathematical 192 $101,774.00 38 $43,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $72,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $90,417.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 127 $33,750.00 250 $47,639.00
Legal 7 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 223 $41,250.00 498 $53,356.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $28,224.00 64 $40,556.00
Healthcare Practitioners 432 $74,725.00 580 $57,500.00
Healthcare Support 111 $14,813.00 616 $21,352.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 199 $50,139.00 51 $0.00
Law Enforcement 189 $63,229.00 91 $50,142.00
Food Preparation and Serving 550 $20,956.00 566 $12,311.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 473 $21,131.00 169 $23,798.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $20,764.00 361 $21,915.00
Sales 655 $38,250.00 1,086 $28,010.00
Office and Administrative Support 588 $39,167.00 1,189 $34,940.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 578 $51,447.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 463 $43,102.00 0 $0.00
Production 630 $49,322.00 124 $29,643.00
Transportation and Material Moving 389 $30,497.00 44 $53,667.00

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 12,975 households in 81005, with an average household size of 2.46 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 8,495 families living in the 81005 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 81005:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,858 819 1,818 4,480
Average Household Size 3.07 3.3 3.36 1.14
Total Families 5,858 819 1,818 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.84 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 8,495 families living in 81005, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81005:

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 13,636 housing units in 81005.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,975 95.15%
Vacant 661 4.85%

22.21% of the total 13,636 housing units in 81005 are rental units. This is approximately 3,028 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,696 are occupied by the owner - or 71.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81005 is $869.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81005 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
    251
  • Less than $500
    148
  • $500 to $999
    1,790
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    836
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    232
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    22
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81005 is $196,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81005 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    280
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    514
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,468
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,756
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,471
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,843
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    324
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81005. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81005 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    375
  • 1940 to 1949
    361
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,540
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,247
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,948
  • 1980 to 1989
    951
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,669
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,849
  • 2010 to 2013
    658
  • 2014 or later
    38

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 81005 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    664
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,126
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,927
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,258

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81005 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81005 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81005.

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
    236
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,529
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,601
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,562
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,097
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    387
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    647
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    127
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    606
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    374
  • 90 or more minutes
    233

Summary

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