30178 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30178, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30178 is a zip code in Bartow County, Paulding County, and Polk County, Georgia, which covers Euharlee-Taylorsville CCD, North Paulding CCD, and Aragon, with a total population of 3,654 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 30178 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30178.

The estimated population of people living in 30178 is 3,654, with a median age of 48.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30178 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,654
+20.83%
+31.01%
2020
3,024
+0.63%
-
2019
3,005
+1.14%
-
2018
2,971
+6.53%
-
2017
2,789
 - -

Population of 30178 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30178 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
83.5%
83.2%
 +0.36%
Black/African American
0.1%
5.4%
 -98.15%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
13.4%
8.6%
 +55.81%
Asian
2%
2.3%
 -13.04%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30178 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 30178 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30178 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30178 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.4 -4.91% 48.2 -4.17% 48.7 -5.25%
2020 50.9 +25.68% 50.3 +8.64% 51.4 +33.85%
2019 40.5 +3.05% 46.3 +13.2% 38.4 +18.15%
2018 39.3 -1.5% 40.9 +6.51% 32.5 -22.43%
2017 39.9 - 38.4 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 30178 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 30178 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 9 172 -79.63% 178 16.8% 64 158
10 to 19 139 +61.11% 108 +121.24% 238 189
20 to 29 349 1.22% 244 +31.4% 211 280
30 to 39 130 +40.7% 77 +150.36% 183 175
40 to 49 163 +21.35% 168 +63.18% 183 221
50 to 59 192 +53.93% 302 +13.43% 316 309
60 to 69 205 +30.93% 169 +13.79% 267 185
70+ 132 +78.84% 61 +300.94% 232 443

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30178 zip code is $59,305.00.

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 30178.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,156.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,161.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30178 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 30178, 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 30178 is currently $79,157.00.

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.

6.61% of households in 30178 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 30178 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30178 is $32,074.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30178 by the total population of 30178.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30178 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30178 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
    8.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30178 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30178 zip over the age of 16 is 3,229.

Of those people, a total of 51.40% 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 30178 is 50.20%.

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 30178 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 224 22.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 299 89.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 192 71.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 288 80.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 200 61.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 615 73.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 284 89.10% 15.00%
60 to 64 years 203 56.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 482 6.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 442 0.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30178. 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 2,901 47.90% 2.70%
Black or African American 2 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 67 98.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 212 84.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 47 46.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 431 63.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,693 47.90% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30178 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 30178 is 1,622, with median earnings of $44,298.00.

Women in 30178 are earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,622 $44,298.00
Male 851 $51,050.00
Female 771 $35,488.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30178 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 173 $114,306.00
Business and Financial 57 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $41,161.00
Legal 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 138 $73,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $21,364.00
Healthcare Support 72 $36,455.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $21,351.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $18,295.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $0.00
Sales 208 $26,293.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $37,444.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 190 $45,933.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $31,940.00
Production 218 $44,044.00
Transportation and Material Moving 91 $31,690.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30178 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 30178.

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 79 $120,179.00 94 $71,944.00
Business and Financial 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $73,667.00 40 $59,861.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 6 $31,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 72 $36,455.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 56 $21,351.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 71 $0.00
Sales 119 $63,287.00 89 $2,499.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 171 $37,306.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 190 $45,933.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $31,940.00 0 $0.00
Production 163 $45,625.00 55 $26,815.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $34,519.00 56 $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 1,362 households in 30178, with an average household size of 2.68 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 1,016 families living in the 30178 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 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 30178:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 829 98 89 346
Average Household Size 3.28 2.85 3.28 1.04
Total Families 829 98 89 0
Average Household Size 3.28 2.34 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 1,016 families living in 30178, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30178:

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 1,441 housing units in 30178.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,362 94.52%
Vacant 79 5.48%

8.33% of the total 1,441 housing units in 30178 are rental units. This is approximately 120 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,145 are occupied by the owner - or 79.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30178 is $763.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30178 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
    97
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    106
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    14
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 30178 is $218,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30178 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    58
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    114
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    123
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    240
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    255
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    253
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    102
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30178. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30178 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    275
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    46
  • 1960 to 1969
    27
  • 1970 to 1979
    89
  • 1980 to 1989
    185
  • 1990 to 1999
    316
  • 2000 to 2009
    427
  • 2010 to 2013
    69
  • 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 30178 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    50
  • 1 vehicle available
    347
  • 2 vehicles available
    382
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    583

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30178 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30178 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30178.

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
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    7
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    61
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    47
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    277
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    172
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    160
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    74
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    112
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    250
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    352
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30178 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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