31079 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31079, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31079 is a zip code in Ben Hill County and Wilcox County, Georgia, which covers Queensland CCD, Pineview CCD, Pitts CCD, and Rochelle, with a total population of 2,627 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 31079 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31079.

The estimated population of people living in 31079 is 2,627, with a median age of 45.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31079 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,627
 -2.88% +19.41%
2020
2,705
+22.29%
-
2019
2,212
+2.36%
-
2018
2,161
 -1.77% -
2017
2,200
 - -

Population of 31079 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31079 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
71.2%
71.3%
 -0.14%
Black/African American
25%
26%
 -3.85%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
2%
 +70.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31079 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 31079 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31079 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31079 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.5 +14.9% 41.7 +20.87% 47 +4.21%
2020 39.6 -6.82% 34.5 -15.65% 45.1 -0.66%
2019 42.5 +6.52% 40.9 +2.25% 45.4 +14.07%
2018 39.9 +4.18% 40 +4.99% 39.8 +3.92%
2017 38.3 - 38.1 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 31079 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 31079 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 9 131 +24.66% 210 -30.93% 160 144
10 to 19 208 13.09% 125 +59.2% 186 185
20 to 29 63 +83.94% 150 -31.69% 112 101
30 to 39 130 +55.24% 168 -31.36% 159 116
40 to 49 92 +50.77% 114 +48.27% 142 162
50 to 59 148 +46.96% 172 +55.73% 212 276
60 to 69 131 +19.68% 130 +43.99% 152 192
70+ 95 +50.49% 133 +33% 151 177

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31079 zip code is $44,750.00.

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 31079.

  • Under 25
    $102,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,450.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,456.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,667.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31079 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 31079, 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 31079 is currently $55,505.00.

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.

0.67% of households in 31079 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 31079 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31079 is $24,726.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31079 by the total population of 31079.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31079 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31079 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
    13.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31079 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31079 zip over the age of 16 is 2,160.

Of those people, a total of 58.80% 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 31079 is 56.20%.

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 31079 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 208 30.30% 66.70%
20 to 24 years 50 44.00% 13.60%
25 to 29 years 163 81.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 180 92.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 228 85.10% 6.20%
45 to 54 years 472 80.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 187 81.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 119 61.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 407 19.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 146 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31079. 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 1,655 60.40% 1.10%
Black or African American 496 52.80% 17.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 9 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 90 98.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,565 58.10% 1.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31079 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 31079 is 1,213, with median earnings of $38,780.00.

Women in 31079 are earning approximately 86.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,213 $38,780.00
Male 691 $39,955.00
Female 522 $34,643.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31079 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 161 $43,825.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $58,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 150 $56,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $43,359.00
Healthcare Support 59 $32,893.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $21,705.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $9,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 67 $27,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 108 $36,121.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $25,313.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $32,308.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $38,414.00
Production 70 $32,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $71,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31079 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 31079.

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 141 $43,931.00 20 $40,000.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $0.00 135 $56,222.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 67 $43,789.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 59 $32,893.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 25 $26,607.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 19 $9,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 34 $46,429.00 33 $14,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $0.00 91 $35,905.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $25,313.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $32,308.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $38,078.00 18 $0.00
Production 50 $34,688.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $75,536.00 3 $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 1,039 households in 31079, with an average household size of 2.52 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 623 families living in the 31079 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 31079:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 467 64 92 416
Average Household Size 3.06 2.97 4.68 1.36
Total Families 467 64 92 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.97 4.55 0

Poverty

Of the 623 families living in 31079, 12.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31079:

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 1,349 housing units in 31079.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,039 77.02%
Vacant 310 22.98%

14.01% of the total 1,349 housing units in 31079 are rental units. This is approximately 189 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 769 are occupied by the owner - or 57.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31079 is $549.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31079 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
    81
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    95
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $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 31079 is $63,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31079 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    290
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    232
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    74
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    41
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    42
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31079. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31079 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    272
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    134
  • 1960 to 1969
    107
  • 1970 to 1979
    287
  • 1980 to 1989
    223
  • 1990 to 1999
    122
  • 2000 to 2009
    108
  • 2010 to 2013
    63
  • 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 31079 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    440
  • 2 vehicles available
    344
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    199

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31079 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31079 that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31079.

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
    101
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    134
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    187
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    77
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    134
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    139
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    200
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    18
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    37
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    124
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31079 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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