30705 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30705, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30705 is a zip code in Murray County, Georgia, which covers Casey Springs CCD, Chatsworth CCD, and Crandall-Eton, with a total population of 33,347 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 30705 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30705.

The estimated population of people living in 30705 is 33,347, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30705 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,347
 -2.13% -0.56%
2020
34,072
+0.12%
-
2019
34,031
+1.71%
-
2018
33,460
 -0.22% -
2017
33,534
 - -

Population of 30705 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30705 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
78.5%
81.6%
 -3.80%
Black/African American
0.8%
1.1%
 -27.27%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
17.8%
15.9%
 +11.95%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1%
 +110.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30705 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 30705 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30705 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30705 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 -0.52% 38.5 +1.05% 37.8 -1.56%
2020 38.3 +2.68% 38.1 +3.53% 38.4 +1.59%
2019 37.3 -1.84% 36.8 -2.39% 37.8 -1.05%
2018 38 +1.88% 37.7 +2.45% 38.2 +1.06%
2017 37.3 - 36.8 - 37.8 -

The median age of the 30705 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 30705 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 2,107 +1.48% 2,506 -19.03% 2,115 2,056
10 to 19 2,644 -1.5% 2,171 +11.38% 2,600 2,420
20 to 29 2,004 +5.65% 2,142 -11.73% 2,104 1,890
30 to 39 2,034 -11.68% 2,082 +7.01% 1,792 2,219
40 to 49 2,237 +6.41% 2,599 -10.42% 2,381 2,331
50 to 59 2,337 +10.73% 2,224 -8.69% 2,571 2,022
60 to 69 1,776 0.13% 1,766 +16.55% 1,758 2,070
70+ 1,218 +18.84% 1,687 -7.1% 1,455 1,563

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30705 zip code is $55,668.00.

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 30705.

  • Under 25
    $50,845.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,696.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,516.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,630.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30705 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 30705, 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 30705 is currently $70,033.00.

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.

3.89% of households in 30705 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 30705 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30705 is $24,511.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30705 by the total population of 30705.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30705 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30705 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
    5.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30705 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30705 zip over the age of 16 is 26,048.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% 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 30705 is 55.80%.

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 30705 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,892 39.20% 7.00%
20 to 24 years 1,934 83.10% 14.90%
25 to 29 years 2,060 73.60% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 2,164 75.10% 4.70%
35 to 44 years 4,317 78.50% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 4,457 74.80% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 2,378 65.10% 9.10%
60 to 64 years 2,095 48.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,021 19.60% 3.20%
75 years and over 1,730 1.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30705. 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 24,828 58.60% 5.80%
Black or African American 219 64.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 102 86.30% 0.00%
Asian 140 45.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 159 49.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 600 80.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,993 73.20% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,263 56.40% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30705 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 30705 is 14,544, with median earnings of $34,305.00.

Women in 30705 are earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,544 $34,305.00
Male 8,161 $40,711.00
Female 6,383 $29,350.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30705 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 1,050 $56,579.00
Business and Financial 290 $52,602.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $67,554.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $68,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 134 $63,750.00
Community and Social Service 98 $40,735.00
Legal 27 $54,821.00
Educational and Library 535 $55,810.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $115,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $54,135.00
Healthcare Support 353 $29,030.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $66,413.00
Law Enforcement 299 $22,566.00
Food Preparation and Serving 573 $13,263.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 503 $52,739.00
Personal Care and Service 226 $4,274.00
Sales 1,322 $41,293.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,158 $29,348.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 94 $40,571.00
Construction and Extraction 621 $47,872.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 520 $45,636.00
Production 2,487 $32,420.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,026 $42,939.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30705 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 30705.

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 652 $64,107.00 398 $43,958.00
Business and Financial 140 $69,531.00 150 $35,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 107 $68,967.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $77,500.00 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $80,417.00 107 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $40,919.00 47 $33,958.00
Legal 13 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 113 $55,436.00 422 $57,273.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $115,313.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $61,364.00 257 $52,981.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 329 $29,311.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $67,011.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 219 $33,236.00 80 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $9,375.00 493 $13,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 411 $53,188.00 92 $9,861.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $2,499.00 154 $7,679.00
Sales 769 $63,208.00 553 $21,881.00
Office and Administrative Support 609 $24,670.00 1,549 $30,246.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 94 $40,571.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 579 $49,291.00 42 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 520 $45,636.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,297 $37,621.00 1,190 $29,620.00
Transportation and Material Moving 888 $47,059.00 138 $27,763.00

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 11,792 households in 30705, with an average household size of 2.81 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 9,006 families living in the 30705 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 30705:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,923 535 1,548 2,786
Average Household Size 3.19 4.23 3.33 1.3
Total Families 6,923 535 1,548 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.33 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 9,006 families living in 30705, 11.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30705:

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 13,154 housing units in 30705.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,792 89.65%
Vacant 1,362 10.35%

22.34% of the total 13,154 housing units in 30705 are rental units. This is approximately 2,938 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,733 are occupied by the owner - or 66.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30705 is $721.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30705 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
    121
  • Less than $500
    495
  • $500 to $999
    1,916
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    475
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    52
  • $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 30705 is $138,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30705 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,315
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,829
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,732
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,683
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,333
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    731
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    106
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30705. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30705 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    393
  • 1940 to 1949
    389
  • 1950 to 1959
    524
  • 1960 to 1969
    693
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,714
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,442
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,747
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,492
  • 2010 to 2013
    709
  • 2014 or later
    51

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 30705 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    549
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,753
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,279
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,211

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30705 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30705 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30705.

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
    340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    608
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,547
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,556
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,106
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,107
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    475
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    197
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,222
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    327
  • 90 or more minutes
    240

Summary

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