31620 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31620, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31620 is a zip code in Cook County, Georgia, which covers Adel-Sparks CCD and Lenox, with a total population of 11,236 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 31620 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31620.

The estimated population of people living in 31620 is 11,236, with a median age of 36.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31620 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,236
 -0.32% +5.77%
2020
11,272
+4.03%
-
2019
10,835
 -0.01% -
2018
10,836
+2.01%
-
2017
10,623
 - -

Population of 31620 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31620 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
66.4%
65.2%
 +1.84%
Black/African American
25.1%
27.8%
 -9.71%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
5.1%
 -17.65%
Asian
1.1%
0.6%
 +83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1%
 +220.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31620 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 31620 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31620 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31620 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.4 -2.41% 34.8 -5.18% 36.9 -3.15%
2020 37.3 +1.36% 36.7 +1.94% 38.1 +0.26%
2019 36.8 0% 36 +2.56% 38 0%
2018 36.8 -1.34% 35.1 -1.68% 38 -1.55%
2017 37.3 - 35.7 - 38.6 -

The median age of the 31620 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 31620 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 9 853 -13.78% 711 -45.42% 737 426
10 to 19 833 +25.94% 530 +100.1% 1,048 1,261
20 to 29 627 +15.77% 662 -21.32% 729 516
30 to 39 610 +6.9% 844 -2.45% 645 820
40 to 49 794 -7.45% 686 -5.01% 722 650
50 to 59 590 +7.19% 725 -16.61% 620 606
60 to 69 536 +15.02% 561 +16.64% 619 655
70+ 457 -2.02% 604 +20.74% 445 737

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31620 zip code is $47,337.00.

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 31620.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,682.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,033.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,562.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31620 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 31620, 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 31620 is currently $62,072.00.

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.

4.78% of households in 31620 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 31620 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31620 is $23,003.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31620 by the total population of 31620.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31620 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31620 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
    15.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31620 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31620 zip over the age of 16 is 8,649.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% 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 31620 is 59.90%.

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 31620 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 885 42.60% 11.70%
20 to 24 years 667 86.50% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 578 81.70% 16.90%
30 to 34 years 707 80.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,330 88.20% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 1,366 75.80% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 660 79.80% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 651 63.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,035 23.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 770 30.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31620. 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 5,985 64.40% 2.60%
Black or African American 2,192 60.60% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 98 79.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 41 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 333 95.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 351 97.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,862 63.80% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31620 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 31620 is 5,181, with median earnings of $34,225.00.

Women in 31620 are earning approximately 84.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,181 $34,225.00
Male 2,899 $38,405.00
Female 2,282 $32,402.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31620 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 475 $52,786.00
Business and Financial 133 $33,299.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $14,836.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $0.00
Community and Social Service 144 $47,778.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 235 $45,230.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 306 $54,107.00
Healthcare Support 114 $21,642.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $38,233.00
Food Preparation and Serving 280 $17,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 68 $130,139.00
Personal Care and Service 174 $25,181.00
Sales 648 $17,266.00
Office and Administrative Support 508 $32,100.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $33,750.00
Construction and Extraction 595 $25,195.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 201 $45,069.00
Production 487 $31,458.00
Transportation and Material Moving 234 $51,286.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31620 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 31620.

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 261 $72,321.00 214 $33,125.00
Business and Financial 54 $0.00 79 $35,446.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $14,836.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $49,306.00 118 $43,167.00
Legal 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $12,208.00 182 $45,461.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 80 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $83,462.00 266 $53,884.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 114 $21,642.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $37,868.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 123 $63,253.00 157 $11,845.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 68 $130,139.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $0.00 98 $22,759.00
Sales 266 $15,156.00 382 $28,654.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $61,500.00 366 $31,223.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 510 $28,378.00 85 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 163 $42,989.00 38 $0.00
Production 483 $31,181.00 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $50,214.00 30 $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 4,016 households in 31620, with an average household size of 2.77 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 2,674 families living in the 31620 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 31620:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,911 251 512 1,342
Average Household Size 3.53 4.12 3.69 1.08
Total Families 1,911 251 512 0
Average Household Size 3.48 3.11 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 2,674 families living in 31620, 19.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31620:

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 4,821 housing units in 31620.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,016 83.30%
Vacant 805 16.70%

24.06% of the total 4,821 housing units in 31620 are rental units. This is approximately 1,160 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,621 are occupied by the owner - or 54.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31620 is $786.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31620 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
    235
  • Less than $500
    87
  • $500 to $999
    810
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    89
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    151
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    23
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 31620 is $121,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31620 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    409
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    649
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    604
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    258
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    478
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    152
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31620. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31620 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    326
  • 1940 to 1949
    137
  • 1950 to 1959
    239
  • 1960 to 1969
    565
  • 1970 to 1979
    888
  • 1980 to 1989
    628
  • 1990 to 1999
    819
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,061
  • 2010 to 2013
    158
  • 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 31620 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    309
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,250
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,264
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,193

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31620 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31620 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31620.

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
    49
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    480
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,247
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    603
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    504
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    511
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    828
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    246
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    29
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    417
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    154
  • 90 or more minutes
    204

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31620 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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