31545 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31545, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31545 is a zip code in Wayne County, Georgia, which covers Jesup CCD, Odum CCD, and Screven, with a total population of 15,445 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 31545 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31545.

The estimated population of people living in 31545 is 15,445, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31545 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,445
 -3.16% -6.25%
2020
15,949
 -1.05% -
2019
16,119
+2.98%
-
2018
15,652
 -4.99% -
2017
16,474
 - -

Population of 31545 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31545 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
67.9%
72.1%
 -5.83%
Black/African American
19.9%
18.9%
 +5.29%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
5.9%
6%
 -1.67%
Asian
4.7%
0.7%
 +571.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.5%
 -13.33%
Other
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31545 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 31545 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31545 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31545 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 +4.26% 38.5 +8.76% 40.7 +0.49%
2020 37.6 +1.35% 35.4 +0.57% 40.5 +5.47%
2019 37.1 +2.49% 35.2 +4.76% 38.4 -1.29%
2018 36.2 +4.02% 33.6 +4.02% 38.9 +5.14%
2017 34.8 - 32.3 - 37 -

The median age of the 31545 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 31545 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 1,350 -21.3% 1,245 -2.96% 1,075 1,169
10 to 19 1,248 -4.69% 1,204 0.41% 1,173 1,173
20 to 29 1,079 -49.54% 1,095 -31.48% 621 788
30 to 39 1,066 -9.37% 984 -15.39% 943 823
40 to 49 919 -0.2% 1,234 -5.71% 912 1,142
50 to 59 919 +18.43% 898 +11.55% 1,086 982
60 to 69 745 +17.72% 860 +6.74% 869 918
70+ 649 +14.23% 979 +7.12% 738 1,033

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31545 zip code is $38,079.00.

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 31545.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,549.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,449.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31545 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 31545, 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 31545 is currently $59,529.00.

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.

2.88% of households in 31545 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 31545 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31545 is $24,510.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31545 by the total population of 31545.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31545 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31545 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
    5.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31545 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31545 zip over the age of 16 is 11,858.

Of those people, a total of 54.20% 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 31545 is 52.00%.

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 31545 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,003 31.60% 2.20%
20 to 24 years 640 72.30% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 769 75.20% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 968 87.30% 9.00%
35 to 44 years 1,793 77.20% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 2,115 63.90% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 1,012 59.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 812 37.60% 11.50%
65 to 74 years 1,629 23.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,117 18.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31545. 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 8,778 54.40% 5.50%
Black or African American 2,150 49.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 41 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 419 55.40% 0.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 258 96.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 212 39.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 679 75.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,405 53.90% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31545 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 31545 is 6,166, with median earnings of $30,437.00.

Women in 31545 are earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,166 $30,437.00
Male 3,234 $36,598.00
Female 2,932 $23,968.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31545 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 253 $122,466.00
Business and Financial 123 $68,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $21,705.00
Architecture and Engineering 76 $70,541.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $37,667.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 370 $60,657.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 445 $77,908.00
Healthcare Support 160 $27,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 154 $71,019.00
Law Enforcement 199 $50,443.00
Food Preparation and Serving 313 $11,838.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 533 $17,172.00
Personal Care and Service 155 $31,023.00
Sales 657 $21,077.00
Office and Administrative Support 536 $19,707.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 380 $26,944.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $32,491.00
Production 291 $29,831.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $61,311.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31545 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 31545.

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 194 $148,750.00 59 $73,750.00
Business and Financial 90 $68,500.00 33 $47,171.00
Computer and Mathematical 134 $21,534.00 46 $25,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 76 $70,541.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 22 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $68,750.00 314 $60,480.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $24,125.00 412 $78,050.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 129 $24,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 138 $0.00
Law Enforcement 172 $51,146.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 116 $18,505.00 197 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 380 $17,092.00 153 $17,928.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 127 $14,866.00
Sales 143 $38,859.00 514 $20,452.00
Office and Administrative Support 46 $14,712.00 490 $19,775.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 380 $26,944.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $32,491.00 0 $0.00
Production 237 $38,472.00 54 $19,348.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $61,311.00 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 5,928 households in 31545, with an average household size of 2.54 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 3,667 families living in the 31545 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 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 31545:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,449 229 989 2,261
Average Household Size 3.45 4.49 3.23 1.06
Total Families 2,449 229 989 0
Average Household Size 3.41 3.89 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 3,667 families living in 31545, 14.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31545:

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 6,772 housing units in 31545.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,928 87.54%
Vacant 844 12.46%

32.83% of the total 6,772 housing units in 31545 are rental units. This is approximately 2,223 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,359 are occupied by the owner - or 49.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31545 is $730.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31545 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
    346
  • Less than $500
    335
  • $500 to $999
    1,446
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    376
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    66
  • $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 31545 is $124,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31545 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    607
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    764
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    491
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    703
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    620
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    143
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31545. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31545 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    185
  • 1940 to 1949
    317
  • 1950 to 1959
    595
  • 1960 to 1969
    771
  • 1970 to 1979
    970
  • 1980 to 1989
    850
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,297
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,438
  • 2010 to 2013
    312
  • 2014 or later
    37

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 31545 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    588
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,113
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,096
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,131

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31545 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31545 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31545.

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
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    670
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    922
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,404
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    706
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    473
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    38
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    323
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    687
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31545 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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