30461 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30461, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30461 is a zip code in Bulloch County, Georgia, which covers Brooklet CCD, Portal CCD, and Statesboro, with a total population of 16,617 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 30461 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30461.

The estimated population of people living in 30461 is 16,617, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30461 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,617
+10.53%
+17.81%
2020
15,034
+8.3%
-
2019
13,882
 -3.37% -
2018
14,366
+1.85%
-
2017
14,105
 - -

Population of 30461 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30461 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
73.1%
71.6%
 +2.09%
Black/African American
20%
21.5%
 -6.98%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3%
2.7%
 +11.11%
Asian
0.3%
1.6%
 -81.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.4%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2%
 0.00%
Other
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30461 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 30461 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30461 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30461 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 +2.7% 36.4 +12% 39.9 0%
2020 37.1 +2.2% 32.5 -4.13% 39.9 +2.31%
2019 36.3 0% 33.9 +3.04% 39 -0.76%
2018 36.3 +1.4% 32.9 -1.79% 39.3 +0.51%
2017 35.8 - 33.5 - 39.1 -

The median age of the 30461 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 30461 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 9 921 +25.06% 1,010 -19.59% 1,162 809
10 to 19 1,228 -0.83% 781 +23.1% 1,167 954
20 to 29 1,108 -2.65% 894 +31.14% 1,026 1,165
30 to 39 1,071 +4.86% 1,021 +16.86% 1,111 1,196
40 to 49 764 +41.55% 1,078 +11.52% 1,096 1,174
50 to 59 969 +28.84% 926 +32.21% 1,236 1,257
60 to 69 765 -0.11% 600 +29.64% 748 749
70+ 382 +87.97% 587 +51.01% 834 933

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30461 zip code is $66,197.00.

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 30461.

  • Under 25
    $19,211.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,083.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,108.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,060.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30461 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 30461, 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 30461 is currently $83,996.00.

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.

7.21% of households in 30461 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 30461 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30461 is $33,981.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30461 by the total population of 30461.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30461 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30461 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
    16.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30461 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30461 zip over the age of 16 is 13,397.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 30461 is 56.50%.

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 30461 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 872 8.40% 50.70%
20 to 24 years 1,037 70.60% 4.20%
25 to 29 years 1,154 80.70% 22.20%
30 to 34 years 1,347 75.00% 8.90%
35 to 44 years 2,316 85.10% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 2,197 80.40% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 1,210 70.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 892 55.20% 10.40%
65 to 74 years 1,577 20.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 795 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30461. 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 10,221 59.20% 7.50%
Black or African American 2,519 70.10% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 85 87.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 58 100.00% 0.00%
Other 111 87.40% 15.50%
Two or more races 392 42.60% 12.60%
Hispanic or Latino 360 71.10% 11.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,116 58.80% 7.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30461 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 30461 is 7,570, with median earnings of $39,176.00.

Women in 30461 are earning approximately 84.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,570 $39,176.00
Male 3,863 $41,470.00
Female 3,707 $35,177.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30461 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 581 $89,744.00
Business and Financial 236 $59,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 115 $38,852.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $85,893.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $47,632.00
Legal 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 740 $47,609.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 805 $107,851.00
Healthcare Support 129 $25,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00
Law Enforcement 160 $44,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 434 $15,523.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 265 $26,810.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $12,250.00
Sales 690 $27,306.00
Office and Administrative Support 894 $38,320.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 157 $34,574.00
Construction and Extraction 474 $36,184.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $21,897.00
Production 425 $40,596.00
Transportation and Material Moving 377 $20,733.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30461 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 30461.

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 317 $51,250.00 264 $101,130.00
Business and Financial 94 $94,387.00 142 $46,078.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $58,661.00 58 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 91 $85,469.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 41 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 170 $72,407.00 570 $42,799.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 307 $208,623.00 498 $92,897.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 111 $19,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 146 $55,000.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $11,890.00 260 $15,814.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 195 $36,181.00 70 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $11,859.00 50 $16,111.00
Sales 267 $37,138.00 423 $26,118.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $70,278.00 800 $37,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00 121 $72,870.00
Construction and Extraction 474 $36,184.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $21,897.00 0 $0.00
Production 387 $41,148.00 38 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 290 $4,274.00 87 $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 6,712 households in 30461, with an average household size of 2.41 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 4,777 families living in the 30461 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 30461:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,991 624 1,162 1,935
Average Household Size 3.1 2.89 2.54 1.13
Total Families 2,991 624 1,162 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.53 2.38 0

Poverty

Of the 4,777 families living in 30461, 11.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30461:

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 7,442 housing units in 30461.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,712 90.19%
Vacant 730 9.81%

27.63% of the total 7,442 housing units in 30461 are rental units. This is approximately 2,056 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,515 are occupied by the owner - or 60.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30461 is $927.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30461 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
    141
  • Less than $500
    91
  • $500 to $999
    1,125
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    672
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    168
  • $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 30461 is $181,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30461 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    409
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    480
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    917
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    741
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,314
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    511
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    108
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30461. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30461 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    207
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    182
  • 1960 to 1969
    513
  • 1970 to 1979
    865
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,109
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,793
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,742
  • 2010 to 2013
    958
  • 2014 or later
    56

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 30461 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    120
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,939
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,675
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,978

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30461 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30461 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30461.

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
    120
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    804
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,686
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,232
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,002
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    147
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    415
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    186
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    203
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    528
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    498
  • 90 or more minutes
    268

Summary

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