31096 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31096, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31096 is a zip code in Johnson County and Washington County, Georgia, which covers Adrian CCD, Kite CCD, West Johnson CCD, Wrightsville CCD, and Harrison, with a total population of 7,353 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 31096 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31096.

The estimated population of people living in 31096 is 7,353, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31096 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,353
 -2.64% +8.90%
2020
7,552
+7.29%
-
2019
7,039
 -0.1% -
2018
7,046
+4.35%
-
2017
6,752
 - -

Population of 31096 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31096 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
52.3%
52%
 +0.58%
Black/African American
42.4%
47.1%
 -9.98%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
0.3%
 +433.33%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
0.4%
 +775.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31096 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 31096 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31096 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31096 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 -0.49% 37.5 -5.06% 49.7 +3.97%
2020 41 -4.87% 39.5 -2.23% 47.8 -5.53%
2019 43.1 +1.41% 40.4 -0.25% 50.6 +12.69%
2018 42.5 0% 40.5 +0.5% 44.9 -7.61%
2017 42.5 - 40.3 - 48.6 -

The median age of the 31096 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 31096 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 9 285 +75.28% 298 11.66% 556 286
10 to 19 319 +64.09% 279 -15.11% 567 183
20 to 29 562 -5.17% 381 -2.24% 509 361
30 to 39 708 +17.65% 196 +44.42% 804 267
40 to 49 677 +16.73% 394 -28.91% 784 283
50 to 59 584 -2.85% 481 -33.69% 563 332
60 to 69 348 +31.36% 500 +8.52% 465 539
70+ 359 -0.13% 381 +29.53% 352 502

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31096 zip code is $43,652.00.

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 31096.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,628.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,082.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,202.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31096 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 31096, 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 31096 is currently $55,322.00.

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.

0.45% of households in 31096 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 31096 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31096 is $22,949.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31096 by the total population of 31096.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31096 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31096 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
    7.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31096 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31096 zip over the age of 16 is 6,077.

Of those people, a total of 46.40% 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 31096 is 41.10%.

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 31096 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 316 13.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 409 48.20% 12.20%
25 to 29 years 461 65.70% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 381 68.20% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 1,290 73.60% 24.30%
45 to 54 years 820 60.20% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 542 39.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 494 27.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 943 22.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 421 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31096. 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 3,325 48.70% 3.80%
Black or African American 2,505 43.40% 23.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 14 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 42 16.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 191 48.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 117 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,281 49.30% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31096 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 31096 is 2,498, with median earnings of $34,147.00.

Women in 31096 are earning approximately 61.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,498 $34,147.00
Male 1,704 $41,610.00
Female 794 $25,714.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31096 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 182 $53,571.00
Business and Financial 43 $51,140.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 61 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 72 $63,173.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 157 $75,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 163 $36,061.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 81 $92,664.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $12,679.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $14,750.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $24,271.00
Sales 117 $24,327.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $20,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 415 $42,473.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $33,456.00
Production 291 $21,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $43,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31096 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 31096.

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 133 $100,163.00 49 $46,318.00
Business and Financial 40 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 61 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 47 $62,740.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $105,794.00 71 $47,396.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $0.00 123 $35,118.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 53 $93,586.00 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $0.00 68 $11,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $24,688.00 27 $13,583.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 43 $31,349.00 74 $17,885.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $21,607.00 153 $19,888.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 415 $42,473.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $33,456.00 0 $0.00
Production 211 $21,583.00 80 $19,844.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $43,333.00 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 2,429 households in 31096, with an average household size of 2.71 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 1,548 families living in the 31096 zip code with an average family size of 3.56 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 31096:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 887 206 455 881
Average Household Size 3.09 3.71 4.67 1.07
Total Families 887 206 455 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.48 4.55 0

Poverty

Of the 1,548 families living in 31096, 21.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31096:

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 2,764 housing units in 31096.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,429 87.88%
Vacant 335 12.12%

15.30% of the total 2,764 housing units in 31096 are rental units. This is approximately 423 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,802 are occupied by the owner - or 65.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31096 is $548.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31096 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
    204
  • Less than $500
    163
  • $500 to $999
    219
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 31096 is $75,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31096 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    579
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    666
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    225
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    245
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    54
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    13
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31096. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31096 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    199
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    162
  • 1960 to 1969
    321
  • 1970 to 1979
    424
  • 1980 to 1989
    436
  • 1990 to 1999
    711
  • 2000 to 2009
    277
  • 2010 to 2013
    165
  • 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 31096 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    179
  • 1 vehicle available
    776
  • 2 vehicles available
    879
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    595

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31096 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31096 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31096.

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
    110
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    412
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    282
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    225
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    223
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    137
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    267
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    85
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    128
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    361
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    145
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31096 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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