31014 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31014, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31014 is a zip code in Bleckley County, Dodge County, and Twiggs County, Georgia, which covers Cochran CCD, Northeast Bleckley CCD, Chester CCD, Eastman CCD, and South Twiggs, with a total population of 12,784 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 31014 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31014.

The estimated population of people living in 31014 is 12,784, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31014 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,784
 -4.63% -4.91%
2020
13,404
+1.7%
-
2019
13,180
 -0.64% -
2018
13,265
 -1.33% -
2017
13,444
 - -

Population of 31014 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31014 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
63.3%
68.7%
 -7.86%
Black/African American
32.3%
27.5%
 +17.45%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
3%
 +10.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31014 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 31014 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31014 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31014 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 0% 34.8 -3.87% 38.8 +6.01%
2020 36.6 +4.87% 36.2 +10.03% 36.6 +3.1%
2019 34.9 -5.68% 32.9 -9.12% 35.5 -5.08%
2018 37 -1.6% 36.2 -4.23% 37.4 +1.36%
2017 37.6 - 37.8 - 36.9 -

The median age of the 31014 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 31014 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 9 658 +5.72% 771 -16.25% 681 644
10 to 19 1,041 -6.77% 1,342 -23.47% 966 1,043
20 to 29 910 +11.99% 881 +9.3% 1,020 948
30 to 39 564 -2.9% 900 0.25% 538 878
40 to 49 703 2.52% 847 -29.52% 702 605
50 to 59 963 -12.09% 855 +1.03% 821 858
60 to 69 720 -26.9% 689 +55.77% 518 1,075
70+ 549 +18.93% 1,051 -16.52% 608 879

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31014 zip code is $46,479.00.

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 31014.

  • Under 25
    $45,506.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,305.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,419.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31014 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 31014, 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 31014 is currently $57,842.00.

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.

2.46% of households in 31014 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 31014 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31014 is $21,638.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31014 by the total population of 31014.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31014 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31014 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
    7.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31014 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31014 zip over the age of 16 is 10,670.

Of those people, a total of 47.60% 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 31014 is 43.50%.

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 31014 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,220 17.90% 33.00%
20 to 24 years 1,171 54.70% 16.10%
25 to 29 years 797 67.30% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 707 74.00% 17.60%
35 to 44 years 1,354 69.00% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 1,516 70.10% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 825 63.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 965 35.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,199 16.50% 7.10%
75 years and over 916 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31014. 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 7,012 52.30% 6.40%
Black or African American 3,399 38.60% 14.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 38 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 95 84.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 126 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 399 65.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,758 51.50% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31014 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 31014 is 4,639, with median earnings of $29,196.00.

Women in 31014 are earning approximately 71.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,639 $29,196.00
Male 2,358 $35,260.00
Female 2,281 $25,072.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31014 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 177 $50,804.00
Business and Financial 96 $58,190.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $33,304.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 56 $34,833.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 367 $25,410.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 305 $53,912.00
Healthcare Support 328 $21,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 90 $24,911.00
Law Enforcement 199 $42,269.00
Food Preparation and Serving 352 $13,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 212 $30,399.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $4,844.00
Sales 418 $66,700.00
Office and Administrative Support 424 $23,731.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $4,500.00
Construction and Extraction 222 $49,545.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 281 $34,107.00
Production 377 $22,072.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $37,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31014 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 31014.

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 114 $61,944.00 63 $42,153.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 84 $57,672.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $19,327.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00 26 $0.00
Legal 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 40 $65,875.00 327 $25,137.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $76,250.00 227 $52,821.00
Healthcare Support 58 $0.00 270 $20,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $44,286.00 42 $0.00
Law Enforcement 93 $42,361.00 106 $27,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $14,141.00 219 $13,594.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 189 $30,489.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $3,750.00 67 $10,438.00
Sales 302 $82,741.00 116 $26,694.00
Office and Administrative Support 51 $45,250.00 373 $23,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $4,500.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 158 $40,000.00 64 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 212 $40,909.00 69 $0.00
Production 252 $22,151.00 125 $21,886.00
Transportation and Material Moving 119 $40,234.00 14 $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 4,303 households in 31014, 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 3,145 families living in the 31014 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 31014:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,043 241 861 1,158
Average Household Size 3.27 3.38 3.14 1.14
Total Families 2,043 241 861 0
Average Household Size 3.24 3.14 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 3,145 families living in 31014, 15.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31014:

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 5,536 housing units in 31014.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,303 77.73%
Vacant 1,233 22.27%

19.40% of the total 5,536 housing units in 31014 are rental units. This is approximately 1,074 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,135 are occupied by the owner - or 56.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31014 is $697.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31014 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
    94
  • Less than $500
    182
  • $500 to $999
    762
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    122
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $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 31014 is $99,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31014 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    504
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,076
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    749
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    345
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    370
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    46
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31014. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31014 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    289
  • 1940 to 1949
    257
  • 1950 to 1959
    404
  • 1960 to 1969
    871
  • 1970 to 1979
    806
  • 1980 to 1989
    846
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,028
  • 2000 to 2009
    806
  • 2010 to 2013
    217
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 31014 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    147
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,573
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,504
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,079

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31014 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31014 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31014.

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
    346
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    673
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    654
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    449
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    334
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    264
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    405
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    187
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    212
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    704
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    149
  • 90 or more minutes
    91

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31014 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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