31322 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31322, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31322 is a zip code in Chatham County, Georgia, which covers Pooler-Bloomingdale CCD and Port Wentworth, with a total population of 26,399 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 31322 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31322.

The estimated population of people living in 31322 is 26,399, with a median age of 37.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31322 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,399
+1.07%
+5.13%
2020
26,119
 -0.03% -
2019
26,126
+2.62%
-
2018
25,459
+1.38%
-
2017
25,112
 - -

Population of 31322 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31322 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
50.4%
57.4%
 -12.20%
Black/African American
35.8%
29%
 +23.45%
Native
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Hispanic
5.1%
5.5%
 -7.27%
Asian
2.2%
3.7%
 -40.54%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
3.4%
 +17.65%
Other
1.4%
0.2%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31322 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 31322 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31322 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31322 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.6 +4.44% 36.1 +7.12% 39.7 +0.76%
2020 36 +0.28% 33.7 -7.92% 39.4 +11.61%
2019 35.9 -0.55% 36.6 +1.67% 35.3 -2.75%
2018 36.1 -3.73% 36 -2.7% 36.3 -4.22%
2017 37.5 - 37 - 37.9 -

The median age of the 31322 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 31322 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 1,677 1.08% 1,815 -22.73% 1,677 1,423
10 to 19 1,850 -1.35% 1,562 -2.24% 1,803 1,473
20 to 29 1,350 +25.7% 1,675 +28.02% 1,565 2,058
30 to 39 1,580 +36.2% 1,867 +4.53% 2,205 1,922
40 to 49 1,719 1.11% 2,174 +1.35% 1,685 2,199
50 to 59 2,211 +1.96% 2,106 -4.51% 2,241 2,003
60 to 69 958 +13.64% 1,202 +13.77% 1,048 1,293
70+ 569 +14.06% 797 +51.67% 597 1,207

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31322 zip code is $82,597.00.

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 31322.

  • Under 25
    $53,225.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,233.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,786.00
  • 65 and over
    $81,891.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31322 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 31322, 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 31322 is currently $97,615.00.

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.

8.05% of households in 31322 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 31322 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31322 is $39,882.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31322 by the total population of 31322.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31322 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31322 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
    16.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31322 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31322 zip over the age of 16 is 21,324.

Of those people, a total of 74.10% 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 31322 is 65.50%.

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 31322 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,301 34.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,431 89.60% 31.70%
25 to 29 years 2,192 85.20% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 2,080 92.90% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 4,069 94.60% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 4,152 82.60% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,954 83.50% 7.60%
60 to 64 years 1,100 53.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,249 33.60% 35.60%
75 years and over 796 1.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31322. 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 12,048 75.10% 8.20%
Black or African American 7,202 71.50% 6.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 51 98.00% 0.00%
Asian 525 82.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 196 85.70% 16.70%
Other 281 94.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,021 66.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,088 76.80% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,235 74.70% 8.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31322 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 31322 is 13,960, with median earnings of $45,226.00.

Women in 31322 are earning approximately 88.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,960 $45,226.00
Male 6,345 $50,469.00
Female 7,615 $44,651.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31322 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 2,011 $77,572.00
Business and Financial 1,028 $60,034.00
Computer and Mathematical 188 $58,056.00
Architecture and Engineering 700 $104,655.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 63 $0.00
Community and Social Service 277 $57,849.00
Legal 54 $0.00
Educational and Library 698 $75,113.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $53,008.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,018 $68,973.00
Healthcare Support 450 $38,412.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 180 $79,180.00
Law Enforcement 115 $60,587.00
Food Preparation and Serving 625 $21,426.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 353 $28,023.00
Personal Care and Service 521 $25,279.00
Sales 1,038 $32,027.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,089 $37,152.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 583 $24,560.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 471 $59,157.00
Production 1,078 $43,967.00
Transportation and Material Moving 553 $73,377.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31322 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 31322.

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 724 $92,887.00 1,287 $72,790.00
Business and Financial 257 $59,521.00 771 $60,445.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $29,327.00 59 $59,514.00
Architecture and Engineering 574 $104,747.00 126 $104,481.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 63 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 277 $57,849.00
Legal 0 $0.00 54 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $0.00 621 $72,061.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00 105 $53,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 329 $103,933.00 689 $68,168.00
Healthcare Support 201 $0.00 249 $37,516.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 166 $79,040.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 100 $60,969.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 288 $25,229.00 337 $21,074.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $0.00 315 $28,182.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $11,833.00 411 $25,638.00
Sales 585 $32,466.00 453 $29,647.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $0.00 1,055 $36,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 571 $24,509.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 376 $58,877.00 95 $0.00
Production 643 $51,280.00 435 $43,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 526 $72,873.00 27 $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 10,718 households in 31322, with an average household size of 2.46 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 6,420 families living in the 31322 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 31322:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,971 156 1,293 4,298
Average Household Size 3.11 3.4 3.65 1.31
Total Families 4,971 156 1,293 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.44 3.52 0

Poverty

Of the 6,420 families living in 31322, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31322:

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 11,482 housing units in 31322.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,718 93.35%
Vacant 764 6.65%

38.41% of the total 11,482 housing units in 31322 are rental units. This is approximately 4,410 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,206 are occupied by the owner - or 54.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31322 is $1,319.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31322 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
    102
  • Less than $500
    41
  • $500 to $999
    459
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,814
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    783
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    263
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    23
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in 31322 is $229,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31322 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    328
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    190
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    607
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    982
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,795
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    981
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    277
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31322. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31322 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    135
  • 1940 to 1949
    41
  • 1950 to 1959
    58
  • 1960 to 1969
    110
  • 1970 to 1979
    862
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,032
  • 1990 to 1999
    902
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,848
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,345
  • 2014 or later
    149

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 31322 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    247
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,234
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,149
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,088

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31322 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31322 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31322.

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
    391
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,175
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,341
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,302
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,470
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    437
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,309
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    146
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    91
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,385
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    450
  • 90 or more minutes
    150

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31322 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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