81416 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81416, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81416 is a zip code in Delta County and Montrose County, Colorado, which covers Delta CCD and Olathe, with a total population of 14,258 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 81416 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81416.

The estimated population of people living in 81416 is 14,258, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81416 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,258
+3.37%
-0.19%
2020
13,793
 -2.99% -
2019
14,218
 -0.39% -
2018
14,273
 -0.08% -
2017
14,285
 - -

Population of 81416 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81416 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
70.6%
75.2%
 -6.12%
Black/African American
1.1%
1.2%
 -8.33%
Native
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Hispanic
23.4%
21.3%
 +9.86%
Asian
1.5%
1.3%
 +15.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.6%
 +283.33%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81416 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 81416 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81416 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81416 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 -1.33% 41.5 +0.24% 49.4 -4.08%
2020 45 +5.39% 41.4 +4.55% 51.5 +4.46%
2019 42.7 +1.91% 39.6 +2.86% 49.3 +4.67%
2018 41.9 +1.95% 38.5 +2.67% 47.1 +4.9%
2017 41.1 - 37.5 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 81416 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 81416 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 1,055 -31.63% 770 -13.43% 714 660
10 to 19 823 +26.4% 923 -20.56% 1,061 742
20 to 29 969 -0.040000000000001% 587 37.33% 960 559
30 to 39 1,065 -8.7% 776 -20.05% 963 624
40 to 49 728 +46.49% 736 5.73% 1,124 720
50 to 59 1,030 -18.65% 991 -19.81% 827 801
60 to 69 912 +31.75% 915 +39.35% 1,219 1,325
70+ 911 0.99% 1,094 -2.76% 902 1,057

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81416 zip code is $50,994.00.

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 81416.

  • Under 25
    $44,450.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,073.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,632.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,304.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81416 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 81416, 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 81416 is currently $77,954.00.

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.

3.59% of households in 81416 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 81416 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81416 is $29,951.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81416 by the total population of 81416.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81416 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81416 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
    7.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81416 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81416 zip over the age of 16 is 11,824.

Of those people, a total of 45.00% 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 81416 is 42.80%.

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 81416 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 743 41.50% 32.10%
20 to 24 years 796 71.90% 2.30%
25 to 29 years 723 52.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 651 55.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,963 65.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,590 57.40% 10.10%
55 to 59 years 855 54.20% 6.00%
60 to 64 years 1,408 44.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,837 19.80% 6.30%
75 years and over 1,258 5.00% 12.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81416. 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 10,376 44.30% 2.20%
Black or African American 196 24.50% 91.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 138 8.70% 0.00%
Asian 218 67.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 340 57.60% 26.50%
Two or more races 556 58.10% 21.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,340 49.20% 14.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,729 44.60% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81416 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 81416 is 5,063, with median earnings of $35,268.00.

Women in 81416 are earning approximately 60.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,063 $35,268.00
Male 2,608 $44,050.00
Female 2,455 $26,770.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81416 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 619 $60,388.00
Business and Financial 131 $73,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $50,547.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $60,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $32,708.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 282 $36,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 60 $54,357.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $73,521.00
Healthcare Support 288 $26,141.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 74 $57,292.00
Food Preparation and Serving 230 $24,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $26,341.00
Personal Care and Service 151 $24,083.00
Sales 536 $31,389.00
Office and Administrative Support 365 $26,960.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 586 $49,048.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 232 $22,169.00
Production 428 $30,302.00
Transportation and Material Moving 260 $17,248.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81416 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 81416.

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 398 $66,500.00 221 $53,802.00
Business and Financial 40 $116,029.00 91 $37,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $0.00 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $60,833.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 20 $23,438.00
Legal 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $51,705.00 213 $21,050.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 39 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $0.00 207 $74,146.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 267 $25,856.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $64,432.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $0.00 174 $15,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $26,114.00 92 $37,813.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 136 $27,794.00
Sales 290 $44,355.00 246 $17,277.00
Office and Administrative Support 35 $14,688.00 330 $32,538.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 580 $49,226.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $30,066.00 35 $0.00
Production 313 $27,321.00 115 $30,557.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $41,083.00 153 $16,418.00

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 5,041 households in 81416, with an average household size of 2.59 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 3,192 families living in the 81416 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 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 81416:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,389 299 504 1,849
Average Household Size 3.29 3.45 3.78 1.22
Total Families 2,389 299 504 0
Average Household Size 3.24 3.35 3.61 0

Poverty

Of the 3,192 families living in 81416, 13.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81416:

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 5,697 housing units in 81416.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,041 88.49%
Vacant 656 11.51%

26.31% of the total 5,697 housing units in 81416 are rental units. This is approximately 1,499 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,411 are occupied by the owner - or 59.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81416 is $824.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81416 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
    131
  • Less than $500
    220
  • $500 to $999
    782
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    391
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    86
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81416 is $256,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81416 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    136
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    257
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    767
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    780
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    922
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    285
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81416. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81416 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    780
  • 1940 to 1949
    198
  • 1950 to 1959
    291
  • 1960 to 1969
    357
  • 1970 to 1979
    971
  • 1980 to 1989
    566
  • 1990 to 1999
    966
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,405
  • 2010 to 2013
    154
  • 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 81416 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    354
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,315
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,773
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,599

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81416 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81416 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81416.

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
    203
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    814
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    759
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    471
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    409
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    296
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    309
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    17
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    405
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    344
  • 90 or more minutes
    262

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 81416 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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