81008 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81008, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81008 is a zip code in El Paso County and Pueblo County, Colorado, which covers Fountain CCD, Northeast Pueblo CCD, Pueblo CCD, and Pueblo West, with a total population of 11,239 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 81008 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81008.

The estimated population of people living in 81008 is 11,239, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81008 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,239
 -3.6% +4.81%
2020
11,659
+0.23%
-
2019
11,632
+7.15%
-
2018
10,856
+1.24%
-
2017
10,723
 - -

Population of 81008 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81008 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
53.3%
53.2%
 +0.19%
Black/African American
1.7%
0.8%
 +112.50%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
41.4%
43.7%
 -5.26%
Asian
1.5%
1.8%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.5%
 +340.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81008 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 81008 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81008 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81008 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 +4.21% 36.2 +2.84% 43.3 +1.88%
2020 38 -1.55% 35.2 -2.76% 42.5 +0.71%
2019 38.6 -8.53% 36.2 -5.73% 42.2 -4.95%
2018 42.2 +7.38% 38.4 +7.26% 44.4 +3.26%
2017 39.3 - 35.8 - 43 -

The median age of the 81008 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 81008 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 9 681 +3.43% 627 +14.87% 698 693
10 to 19 558 +10.73% 765 -35.57% 605 503
20 to 29 714 +23.31% 619 +33.06% 867 807
30 to 39 833 -4.62% 608 +16.27% 792 700
40 to 49 561 +30.67% 751 1.33% 713 737
50 to 59 573 -3.51% 720 -19.01% 546 584
60 to 69 569 +23.42% 712 +8.25% 676 765
70+ 632 -0.19% 800 +19.46% 605 948

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81008 zip code is $57,840.00.

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 81008.

  • Under 25
    $53,786.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,039.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,594.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81008 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 81008, 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 81008 is currently $77,029.00.

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.

4.52% of households in 81008 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 81008 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81008 is $33,562.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81008 by the total population of 81008.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81008 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81008 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
    14.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81008 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81008 zip over the age of 16 is 9,280.

Of those people, a total of 61.00% 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 81008 is 55.80%.

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 81008 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 540 49.80% 37.90%
20 to 24 years 980 83.00% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 694 84.00% 5.30%
30 to 34 years 725 87.30% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 1,400 86.90% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 1,423 81.10% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 524 69.10% 9.80%
60 to 64 years 740 39.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,238 19.20% 19.30%
75 years and over 1,016 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81008. 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 7,515 59.80% 4.70%
Black or African American 187 61.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 92 42.40% 30.80%
Asian 149 85.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 100.00% 0.00%
Other 429 64.30% 5.40%
Two or more races 882 65.60% 12.40%
Hispanic or Latino 3,528 65.90% 8.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,256 57.10% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81008 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 81008 is 5,182, with median earnings of $38,833.00.

Women in 81008 are earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,182 $38,833.00
Male 2,422 $47,613.00
Female 2,760 $31,042.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81008 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 352 $78,598.00
Business and Financial 260 $44,286.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $82,353.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $103,558.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $41,164.00
Community and Social Service 134 $75,072.00
Legal 50 $47,685.00
Educational and Library 236 $43,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $10,469.00
Healthcare Practitioners 630 $64,058.00
Healthcare Support 262 $26,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $14,500.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 296 $25,151.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $25,598.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $0.00
Sales 703 $40,156.00
Office and Administrative Support 569 $17,370.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 189 $43,897.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $43,788.00
Production 198 $40,972.00
Transportation and Material Moving 224 $16,513.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81008 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 81008.

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 193 $130,179.00 159 $58,750.00
Business and Financial 58 $62,115.00 202 $39,091.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $83,839.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $81,979.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $12,208.00 56 $42,414.00
Community and Social Service 90 $75,377.00 44 $43,636.00
Legal 0 $0.00 50 $47,685.00
Educational and Library 56 $0.00 180 $39,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 76 $10,469.00
Healthcare Practitioners 240 $49,167.00 390 $64,601.00
Healthcare Support 152 $27,889.00 110 $25,603.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $57,539.00 49 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $26,429.00 216 $25,033.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $18,750.00 77 $25,598.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 58 $0.00
Sales 330 $115,310.00 373 $28,278.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $28,875.00 511 $16,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 189 $43,897.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $43,788.00 0 $0.00
Production 154 $50,948.00 44 $39,412.00
Transportation and Material Moving 216 $16,250.00 8 $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 4,844 households in 81008, with an average household size of 2.32 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 3,098 families living in the 81008 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 81008:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,258 286 554 1,746
Average Household Size 2.95 2.77 3.11 1.17
Total Families 2,258 286 554 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.36 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 3,098 families living in 81008, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81008:

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 5,040 housing units in 81008.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,844 96.11%
Vacant 196 3.89%

39.82% of the total 5,040 housing units in 81008 are rental units. This is approximately 2,007 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,809 are occupied by the owner - or 55.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81008 is $1,210.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81008 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
    28
  • Less than $500
    164
  • $500 to $999
    495
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    845
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    334
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    107
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    62

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81008 is $187,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81008 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    239
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    358
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    960
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    676
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    465
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    48
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81008. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81008 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    130
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    529
  • 1960 to 1969
    285
  • 1970 to 1979
    664
  • 1980 to 1989
    383
  • 1990 to 1999
    882
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,595
  • 2010 to 2013
    549
  • 2014 or later
    9

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 81008 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    332
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,772
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,451
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,289

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81008 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81008 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81008.

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
    187
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    762
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,234
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,021
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    835
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    31
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    258
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    267
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    62
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    479
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    58
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 81008 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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