31017 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31017, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31017 is a zip code in Bleckley County, Twiggs County, and Wilkinson County, Georgia, which covers Cochran CCD, Northeast Bleckley CCD, North Twiggs CCD, South Twiggs CCD, and Allentown, with a total population of 1,576 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 31017 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31017.

The estimated population of people living in 31017 is 1,576, with a median age of 55.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31017 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,576
 -0.19% -0.06%
2020
1,579
 -20.41% -
2019
1,984
+3.71%
-
2018
1,913
+21.31%
-
2017
1,577
 - -

Population of 31017 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31017 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
82.6%
84.3%
 -2.02%
Black/African American
15.2%
14.5%
 +4.83%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
0.4%
 +350.00%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31017 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 31017 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31017 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31017 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55.7 +1.83% 54.9 +19.09% 56 -0.88%
2020 54.7 +3.4% 46.1 +7.96% 56.5 +0.89%
2019 52.9 +22.17% 42.7 +2.15% 56 +19.91%
2018 43.3 -18.46% 41.8 -12% 46.7 -16.01%
2017 53.1 - 47.5 - 55.6 -

The median age of the 31017 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 31017 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 64 +69.64% 59 +55.33% 116 80
10 to 19 93 -26.7% 41 25.18% 62 29
20 to 29 118 -24.23% 116 -28.86% 63 82
30 to 39 52 +114.04% 70 -18.93% 116 40
40 to 49 52 +67.09% 70 -69.29% 60 21
50 to 59 105 -7.33% 229 -57.47% 76 122
60 to 69 140 +55.62% 161 +25.83% 199 183
70+ 110 +79.98% 97 +32.67% 215 112

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31017 zip code is $58,873.00.

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 31017.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,100.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,277.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31017 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 31017, 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 31017 is currently $63,368.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 31017 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 31017 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31017 is $26,179.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31017 by the total population of 31017.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31017 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31017 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
    5.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    1.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    79.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31017 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31017 zip over the age of 16 is 1,304.

Of those people, a total of 48.30% 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 31017 is 47.90%.

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 31017 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 15 46.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 31 48.40% 33.30%
25 to 29 years 114 84.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 66 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 136 89.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 111 84.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 122 70.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 201 37.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 280 24.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 228 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31017. 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 1,075 46.70% 1.00%
Black or African American 195 48.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 5 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 29 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 29 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,075 46.70% 1.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31017 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 31017 is 625, with median earnings of $35,762.00.

Women in 31017 are earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 625 $35,762.00
Male 384 $40,682.00
Female 241 $31,094.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31017 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 47 $57,583.00
Business and Financial 28 $66,042.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $4,702.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $64,205.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $59,464.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $30,786.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00
Sales 90 $24,412.00
Office and Administrative Support 84 $22,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $25,278.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $2,499.00
Production 42 $57,614.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $48,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31017 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 31017.

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 46 $57,667.00 1 $0.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $4,702.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 42 $64,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 21 $59,464.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 39 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 44 $36,397.00 46 $21,944.00
Office and Administrative Support 35 $55,625.00 49 $21,761.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $25,278.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Production 33 $58,125.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $48,750.00 0 $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 598 households in 31017, with an average household size of 2.64 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 413 families living in the 31017 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 31017:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 369 14 30 185
Average Household Size 2.99 4.21 3.87 1.6
Total Families 369 14 30 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.64 3.87 0

Poverty

Of the 413 families living in 31017, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31017:

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 764 housing units in 31017.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 598 78.27%
Vacant 166 21.73%

3.93% of the total 764 housing units in 31017 are rental units. This is approximately 30 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 483 are occupied by the owner - or 63.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31017 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31017 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
    85
  • Less than $500
    2
  • $500 to $999
    17
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $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 31017 is $74,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31017 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    141
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    160
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    43
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    62
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    61
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    16
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31017. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31017 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    76
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    96
  • 1960 to 1969
    34
  • 1970 to 1979
    205
  • 1980 to 1989
    151
  • 1990 to 1999
    72
  • 2000 to 2009
    90
  • 2010 to 2013
    27
  • 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 31017 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    207
  • 2 vehicles available
    250
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    119

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31017 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31017 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31017.

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
    15
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    39
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    34
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    27
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    133
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    46
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    126
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    48
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    53
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31017 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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