33841 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33841, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33841 is a zip code in Polk County, Florida, which covers Bartow CCD and Frostproof, with a total population of 8,149 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 33841 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33841.

The estimated population of people living in 33841 is 8,149, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33841 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,149
 -15.55% -5.88%
2020
9,650
+7.59%
-
2019
8,969
+0.28%
-
2018
8,944
+3.3%
-
2017
8,658
 - -

Population of 33841 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33841 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
52.7%
59.5%
 -11.43%
Black/African American
12.1%
10.8%
 +12.04%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
33.6%
28.4%
 +18.31%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.7%
 +71.43%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33841 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 33841 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33841 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33841 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 +6.81% 35.5 +2.6% 40.8 +3.55%
2020 36.7 -5.66% 34.6 -7.24% 39.4 -2.23%
2019 38.9 -2.02% 37.3 -3.12% 40.3 0%
2018 39.7 +5.03% 38.5 +2.67% 40.3 +5.77%
2017 37.8 - 37.5 - 38.1 -

The median age of the 33841 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 33841 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 9 584 -21.61% 654 -21.39% 430 522
10 to 19 590 +7.82% 618 -28.86% 629 410
20 to 29 608 -14.32% 513 +18.37% 514 590
30 to 39 539 +29.01% 532 -21.1% 670 405
40 to 49 431 -1.84% 477 +6.35% 419 493
50 to 59 515 -11.45% 511 -23.26% 449 381
60 to 69 444 -24.89% 531 -31.27% 337 382
70+ 566 +19.69% 545 +49.48% 663 855

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33841 zip code is $39,708.00.

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 33841.

  • Under 25
    $41,042.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,708.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,821.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,910.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33841 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 33841, 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 33841 is currently $63,595.00.

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.

2.89% of households in 33841 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 33841 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33841 is $23,149.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33841 by the total population of 33841.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33841 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33841 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
    7.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33841 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33841 zip over the age of 16 is 6,643.

Of those people, a total of 48.80% 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 33841 is 45.60%.

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 33841 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 485 15.70% 17.10%
20 to 24 years 494 73.90% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 610 78.40% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 696 68.10% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 845 77.00% 11.10%
45 to 54 years 893 66.50% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 383 58.20% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 340 67.90% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 763 15.70% 5.00%
75 years and over 1,134 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33841. 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 4,919 45.30% 4.20%
Black or African American 870 62.30% 18.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 52.90% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 682 56.00% 3.90%
Two or more races 152 50.70% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,040 64.10% 4.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,715 37.60% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33841 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 33841 is 3,032, with median earnings of $32,775.00.

Women in 33841 are earning approximately 89.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,032 $32,775.00
Male 1,682 $35,625.00
Female 1,350 $32,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33841 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 313 $58,897.00
Business and Financial 93 $41,192.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $70,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $59,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $31,607.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 213 $44,323.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 93 $44,837.00
Healthcare Support 39 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $25,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 201 $21,856.00
Personal Care and Service 160 $22,083.00
Sales 218 $33,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 339 $31,348.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $18,036.00
Construction and Extraction 323 $41,336.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $24,107.00
Production 129 $38,940.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $30,714.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33841 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 33841.

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 201 $73,641.00 112 $47,821.00
Business and Financial 49 $0.00 44 $36,974.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 28 $62,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $14,493.00 138 $46,136.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00 65 $43,315.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 32 $31,765.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $0.00 124 $25,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $25,568.00 59 $16,328.00
Personal Care and Service 88 $27,353.00 72 $20,357.00
Sales 71 $39,659.00 147 $32,550.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $0.00 327 $31,348.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $8,409.00 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 302 $41,207.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $24,107.00 0 $0.00
Production 86 $55,385.00 43 $23,523.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $30,714.00 0 $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 2,841 households in 33841, with an average household size of 2.83 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 1,871 families living in the 33841 zip code with an average family size of 3.6 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 33841:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,475 99 297 970
Average Household Size 3.64 4.07 3.93 1.14
Total Families 1,475 99 297 0
Average Household Size 3.6 3.33 3.72 0

Poverty

Of the 1,871 families living in 33841, 18.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33841:

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 3,651 housing units in 33841.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,841 77.81%
Vacant 810 22.19%

16.71% of the total 3,651 housing units in 33841 are rental units. This is approximately 610 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,160 are occupied by the owner - or 59.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33841 is $800.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33841 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
    71
  • Less than $500
    115
  • $500 to $999
    437
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    53
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33841 is $121,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33841 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    354
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    505
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    467
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    276
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    339
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    138
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    75
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33841. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33841 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    353
  • 1940 to 1949
    180
  • 1950 to 1959
    323
  • 1960 to 1969
    466
  • 1970 to 1979
    685
  • 1980 to 1989
    428
  • 1990 to 1999
    608
  • 2000 to 2009
    513
  • 2010 to 2013
    95
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 33841 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    241
  • 1 vehicle available
    967
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,083
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    550

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33841 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33841 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33841.

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
    124
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    289
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    274
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    304
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    495
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    163
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    329
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    471
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    73
  • 90 or more minutes
    198

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33841 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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