81301 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81301, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81301 is a zip code in La Plata County and San Juan County, Colorado, which covers Bayfield CCD, Durango CCD, Durango Southwest CCD, and Silverton, with a total population of 29,385 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 81301 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81301.

The estimated population of people living in 81301 is 29,385, with a median age of 40.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81301 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,385
 -3.04% -3.31%
2020
30,307
 -1.88% -
2019
30,887
+1.57%
-
2018
30,409
+0.06%
-
2017
30,392
 - -

Population of 81301 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81301 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
81.3%
82.9%
 -1.93%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Native
5%
4.5%
 +11.11%
Hispanic
8.6%
9.1%
 -5.49%
Asian
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.5%
 +32.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81301 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 81301 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81301 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81301 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.9 +0.99% 41 +4.33% 40.8 -1.69%
2020 40.5 +2.79% 39.3 +1.03% 41.5 +4.27%
2019 39.4 +0.77% 38.9 0% 39.8 +1.27%
2018 39.1 +2.09% 38.9 +5.42% 39.3 -0.51%
2017 38.3 - 36.9 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 81301 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 81301 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 1,417 -14.51% 1,594 -13.79% 1,205 1,382
10 to 19 1,910 -12.43% 1,677 +4.63% 1,671 1,747
20 to 29 2,561 -19.75% 2,125 0.11% 2,076 2,112
30 to 39 2,277 -5.12% 2,338 -13.15% 2,140 2,039
40 to 49 1,975 -2.54% 1,888 -1.84% 1,919 1,821
50 to 59 1,766 +6.15% 2,078 -3.41% 1,872 2,000
60 to 69 1,910 +11.68% 2,156 +0.2% 2,128 2,159
70+ 1,367 +12.91% 1,353 +15.63% 1,549 1,565

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81301 zip code is $74,542.00.

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 81301.

  • Under 25
    $23,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,176.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,658.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,541.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81301 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 81301, 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 81301 is currently $98,893.00.

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.

8.59% of households in 81301 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 81301 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81301 is $42,643.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81301 by the total population of 81301.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81301 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81301 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
    20.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    54.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81301 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81301 zip over the age of 16 is 25,110.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% 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 81301 is 63.60%.

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 81301 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,730 49.20% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 2,453 71.10% 4.00%
25 to 29 years 1,735 84.10% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 1,948 89.60% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 4,172 88.20% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 3,458 83.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 2,213 75.80% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 2,052 58.60% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 3,584 28.50% 3.30%
75 years and over 1,765 9.80% 1.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81301. 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 22,044 64.80% 1.60%
Black or African American 132 70.50% 20.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,223 65.70% 2.40%
Asian 237 81.90% 7.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 15 0.00% 0.00%
Other 257 69.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,202 73.50% 20.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,934 72.80% 4.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,810 64.40% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81301 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 81301 is 15,976, with median earnings of $39,054.00.

Women in 81301 are earning approximately 73.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,976 $39,054.00
Male 8,512 $45,217.00
Female 7,464 $33,050.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81301 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 1,862 $62,723.00
Business and Financial 692 $61,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $80,430.00
Architecture and Engineering 449 $89,453.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 301 $52,411.00
Community and Social Service 406 $40,114.00
Legal 238 $89,688.00
Educational and Library 1,728 $37,690.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 410 $34,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,125 $60,982.00
Healthcare Support 406 $24,191.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 164 $49,853.00
Law Enforcement 242 $57,984.00
Food Preparation and Serving 928 $18,895.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 435 $22,026.00
Personal Care and Service 423 $25,903.00
Sales 2,037 $36,093.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,604 $26,775.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $56,563.00
Construction and Extraction 611 $40,592.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $37,824.00
Production 501 $37,118.00
Transportation and Material Moving 467 $24,055.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81301 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 81301.

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 1,225 $66,646.00 637 $44,730.00
Business and Financial 281 $75,469.00 411 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 165 $77,625.00 40 $156,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 368 $88,906.00 81 $95,972.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 215 $46,635.00 86 $60,400.00
Community and Social Service 94 $47,917.00 312 $22,284.00
Legal 112 $102,031.00 126 $87,000.00
Educational and Library 692 $38,750.00 1,036 $36,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 290 $50,167.00 120 $26,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 341 $61,250.00 784 $60,929.00
Healthcare Support 54 $37,328.00 352 $22,065.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $64,740.00 79 $40,972.00
Law Enforcement 198 $58,871.00 44 $39,444.00
Food Preparation and Serving 401 $26,661.00 527 $16,843.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $27,308.00 171 $7,425.00
Personal Care and Service 151 $30,067.00 272 $25,694.00
Sales 1,033 $43,288.00 1,004 $31,026.00
Office and Administrative Support 503 $22,861.00 1,101 $27,444.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 561 $42,722.00 50 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $37,824.00 0 $0.00
Production 383 $38,446.00 118 $9,179.00
Transportation and Material Moving 390 $42,917.00 77 $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 12,202 households in 81301, with an average household size of 2.28 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 7,069 families living in the 81301 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 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 81301:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,912 450 707 5,133
Average Household Size 2.76 3.07 3.75 1.45
Total Families 5,912 450 707 0
Average Household Size 2.7 2.79 3.59 0

Poverty

Of the 7,069 families living in 81301, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81301:

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 16,031 housing units in 81301.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,202 76.12%
Vacant 3,829 23.88%

23.44% of the total 16,031 housing units in 81301 are rental units. This is approximately 3,757 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,173 are occupied by the owner - or 50.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81301 is $1,280.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81301 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
    272
  • Less than $500
    367
  • $500 to $999
    584
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,323
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,071
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    299
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    67
  • $3,000 or more
    46

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81301 is $489,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81301 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    552
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    186
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    82
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    258
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    595
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,584
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,369
  • $1,000,000 or more
    547

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81301. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81301 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,146
  • 1940 to 1949
    504
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,433
  • 1960 to 1969
    968
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,427
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,340
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,570
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,405
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,077
  • 2014 or later
    161

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 81301 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    296
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,201
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,978
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,727

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81301 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81301 that commute to work in a particular way.

18 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81301.

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
    650
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,301
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,972
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,026
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,782
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    536
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,069
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    59
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    177
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    592
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    174
  • 90 or more minutes
    179

Summary

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