30179 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30179, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30179 is a zip code in Carroll County, Haralson County, and Paulding County, Georgia, which covers Temple CCD, Villa Rica CCD, Bremen CCD, Buchanan CCD, and Yorkville, with a total population of 18,370 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 30179 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30179.

The estimated population of people living in 30179 is 18,370, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30179 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,370
+9.59%
+5.00%
2020
16,763
 -7.77% -
2019
18,176
 -4.88% -
2018
19,109
+9.23%
-
2017
17,495
 - -

Population of 30179 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30179 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
79.5%
84.1%
 -5.47%
Black/African American
15.2%
10.1%
 +50.50%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
3.4%
 -5.88%
Asian
0.1%
1.4%
 -92.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.7%
 +185.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30179 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 30179 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30179 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30179 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 +5.48% 38.6 +7.52% 37.3 -1.06%
2020 36.5 -1.35% 35.9 +0.28% 37.7 -0.53%
2019 37 -0.8% 35.8 -1.65% 37.9 +0.26%
2018 37.3 +0.81% 36.4 -0.55% 37.8 +1.34%
2017 37 - 36.6 - 37.3 -

The median age of the 30179 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 30179 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 1,112 +7.04% 1,144 -6.44% 1,183 1,014
10 to 19 1,136 +9.2% 1,078 -12.06% 1,169 925
20 to 29 1,146 -30.13% 1,510 +24.12% 798 1,868
30 to 39 1,190 +52.86% 1,226 -23.42% 1,854 909
40 to 49 1,610 -26.33% 1,340 +16.87% 1,163 1,558
50 to 59 899 +71.1% 1,277 +25.82% 1,646 1,622
60 to 69 792 +8.03% 754 -24.61% 835 555
70+ 693 -3.13% 588 +18.52% 626 645

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30179 zip code is $70,569.00.

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 30179.

  • Under 25
    $44,319.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,526.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,791.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,300.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30179 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 30179, 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 30179 is currently $78,903.00.

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.

1.50% of households in 30179 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 30179 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30179 is $28,135.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30179 by the total population of 30179.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30179 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30179 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
    3.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30179 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30179 zip over the age of 16 is 14,892.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% 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 30179 is 63.20%.

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 30179 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 813 40.80% 16.60%
20 to 24 years 1,555 80.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,111 76.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,247 89.10% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 2,493 70.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 3,242 74.30% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 1,770 74.10% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 824 40.50% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 1,087 25.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 750 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30179. 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 12,119 64.40% 3.10%
Black or African American 2,105 71.80% 0.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 22 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 196 48.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 450 54.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 434 46.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,030 64.70% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30179 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 30179 is 9,412, with median earnings of $36,323.00.

Women in 30179 are earning approximately 84.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,412 $36,323.00
Male 5,076 $40,000.00
Female 4,336 $33,667.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30179 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 762 $55,069.00
Business and Financial 394 $73,493.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $0.00
Legal 93 $49,116.00
Educational and Library 246 $48,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $46,010.00
Healthcare Practitioners 263 $31,648.00
Healthcare Support 211 $26,366.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 138 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 467 $4,319.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 406 $19,903.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $15,833.00
Sales 519 $24,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,528 $36,901.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 64 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 495 $48,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,026 $31,960.00
Production 1,083 $49,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 592 $46,121.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30179 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 30179.

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 404 $75,756.00 358 $52,633.00
Business and Financial 55 $0.00 339 $72,886.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 93 $49,116.00
Educational and Library 107 $0.00 139 $59,025.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $0.00 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 263 $31,648.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 211 $26,366.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $0.00 95 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 32 $0.00 435 $4,194.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 214 $18,779.00 192 $50,257.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 40 $15,833.00
Sales 213 $43,228.00 306 $23,173.00
Office and Administrative Support 352 $47,015.00 1,176 $35,789.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 64 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 495 $48,917.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,026 $31,960.00 0 $0.00
Production 822 $50,117.00 261 $49,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 420 $56,522.00 172 $9,943.00

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 6,450 households in 30179, with an average household size of 2.85 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 4,914 families living in the 30179 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 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 30179:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,661 498 755 1,536
Average Household Size 3.32 3.02 3.45 1.38
Total Families 3,661 498 755 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.6 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 4,914 families living in 30179, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30179:

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 6,894 housing units in 30179.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,450 93.56%
Vacant 444 6.44%

12.32% of the total 6,894 housing units in 30179 are rental units. This is approximately 849 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,598 are occupied by the owner - or 81.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30179 is $962.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30179 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    50
  • $500 to $999
    421
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    378
  • $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 30179 is $156,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30179 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    234
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    714
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,669
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    851
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,499
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    493
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    138
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30179. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30179 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    241
  • 1940 to 1949
    52
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    266
  • 1970 to 1979
    681
  • 1980 to 1989
    743
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,133
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,505
  • 2010 to 2013
    273
  • 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 30179 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,159
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,741
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,467

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30179 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30179 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30179.

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
    185
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    397
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    401
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,091
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,019
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    502
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,659
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    519
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,001
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,270
  • 90 or more minutes
    662

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30179 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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