81504 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81504, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81504 is a zip code in Mesa County, Colorado, which covers Clifton CCD and Grand Junction, with a total population of 31,094 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 81504 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81504.

The estimated population of people living in 81504 is 31,094, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81504 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,094
+2.99%
+9.87%
2020
30,192
+2.84%
-
2019
29,358
+2.4%
-
2018
28,669
+1.3%
-
2017
28,300
 - -

Population of 81504 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81504 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
73.8%
79.5%
 -7.17%
Black/African American
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Native
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
20.4%
16.2%
 +25.93%
Asian
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.6%
 +68.75%
Other
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81504 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 81504 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81504 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81504 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -2.33% 35.4 -6.6% 39.4 0%
2020 38.6 +0.78% 37.9 -1.56% 39.4 +3.41%
2019 38.3 +1.86% 38.5 +2.39% 38.1 +1.6%
2018 37.6 +2.45% 37.6 +1.9% 37.5 +3.31%
2017 36.7 - 36.9 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 81504 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 81504 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 2,322 +15.42% 1,928 -2.82% 2,685 1,851
10 to 19 1,455 +41.36% 1,692 +2.04% 2,123 1,713
20 to 29 1,733 +8.83% 2,042 -18.5% 1,855 1,679
30 to 39 2,032 -0.5% 2,146 +16.35% 2,015 2,513
40 to 49 1,405 +38.17% 1,479 +24.78% 1,983 1,870
50 to 59 2,079 -7.99% 1,940 +3.68% 1,908 1,967
60 to 69 1,597 +12% 1,606 +23.64% 1,793 2,005
70+ 1,143 +17.22% 1,701 +5.81% 1,346 1,788

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81504 zip code is $58,308.00.

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 81504.

  • Under 25
    $55,278.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,154.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,224.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,757.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81504 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 81504, 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 81504 is currently $72,951.00.

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.

2.57% of households in 81504 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 81504 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81504 is $28,642.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81504 by the total population of 81504.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81504 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81504 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
    6.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81504 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81504 zip over the age of 16 is 24,028.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% 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 81504 is 59.90%.

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 81504 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,306 43.90% 15.50%
20 to 24 years 1,341 75.80% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 2,193 69.90% 7.80%
30 to 34 years 2,544 82.90% 8.80%
35 to 44 years 3,921 79.20% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 3,537 76.50% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 2,254 83.90% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 2,084 62.10% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 2,897 34.40% 7.20%
75 years and over 1,951 7.10% 9.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81504. 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 20,493 63.60% 5.60%
Black or African American 360 85.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 398 79.10% 0.00%
Asian 180 88.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 22 0.00% 0.00%
Other 448 70.80% 16.70%
Two or more races 2,127 57.30% 14.90%
Hispanic or Latino 4,228 71.80% 12.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,342 62.10% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81504 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 81504 is 14,392, with median earnings of $39,151.00.

Women in 81504 are earning approximately 69.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,392 $39,151.00
Male 7,928 $45,292.00
Female 6,464 $31,284.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81504 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 1,480 $47,105.00
Business and Financial 675 $43,680.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $43,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 269 $69,635.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $113,148.00
Community and Social Service 213 $37,793.00
Legal 82 $32,278.00
Educational and Library 857 $45,967.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $33,704.00
Healthcare Practitioners 653 $65,559.00
Healthcare Support 563 $29,492.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 112 $60,313.00
Law Enforcement 207 $68,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 544 $15,800.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 425 $20,788.00
Personal Care and Service 407 $15,492.00
Sales 1,632 $30,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,791 $32,479.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 146 $14,205.00
Construction and Extraction 904 $51,143.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,233 $54,408.00
Production 870 $37,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 528 $49,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81504 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 81504.

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 1,071 $62,117.00 409 $31,098.00
Business and Financial 120 $43,774.00 555 $43,403.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $43,125.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 241 $74,688.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 59 $0.00
Community and Social Service 160 $38,164.00 53 $36,181.00
Legal 20 $0.00 62 $31,722.00
Educational and Library 246 $48,158.00 611 $33,787.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $34,297.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 238 $69,896.00 415 $51,058.00
Healthcare Support 60 $21,979.00 503 $29,883.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $16,771.00 61 $0.00
Law Enforcement 110 $59,000.00 97 $69,813.00
Food Preparation and Serving 289 $9,988.00 255 $24,429.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $25,575.00 268 $16,795.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $3,056.00 327 $23,234.00
Sales 996 $31,780.00 636 $23,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 393 $37,961.00 1,398 $32,429.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $21,739.00 88 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 880 $51,179.00 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,198 $55,602.00 35 $0.00
Production 616 $39,660.00 254 $24,773.00
Transportation and Material Moving 405 $57,773.00 123 $46,773.00

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 11,942 households in 81504, with an average household size of 2.6 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 8,377 families living in the 81504 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 81504:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,804 979 1,594 3,565
Average Household Size 3.2 3.22 3.17 1.21
Total Families 5,804 979 1,594 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.65 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 8,377 families living in 81504, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81504:

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 12,469 housing units in 81504.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,942 95.77%
Vacant 527 4.23%

21.65% of the total 12,469 housing units in 81504 are rental units. This is approximately 2,699 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,157 are occupied by the owner - or 73.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81504 is $1,164.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81504 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
    86
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    762
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,168
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    540
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    73
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    43
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81504 is $219,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81504 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    573
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    552
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    722
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,654
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,365
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,187
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    67
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81504. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81504 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    189
  • 1940 to 1949
    96
  • 1950 to 1959
    424
  • 1960 to 1969
    420
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,072
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,959
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,643
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,924
  • 2010 to 2013
    661
  • 2014 or later
    81

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 81504 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    392
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,568
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,103
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,879

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81504 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81504 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81504.

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
    136
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,592
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,502
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,200
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,387
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    381
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    348
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    72
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    394
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    294
  • 90 or more minutes
    363

Summary

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