31622 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31622, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31622 is a zip code in Berrien County, Georgia, which covers Alapaha CCD, Enigma CCD, and Nashville, with a total population of 1,667 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 31622 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31622.

The estimated population of people living in 31622 is 1,667, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31622 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,667
 -17.52% -16.82%
2020
2,021
+6.14%
-
2019
1,904
 -3.45% -
2018
1,972
 -1.6% -
2017
2,004
 - -

Population of 31622 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31622 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
80.4%
66%
 +21.82%
Black/African American
18.5%
30.4%
 -39.14%
Native
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
2.2%
 -59.09%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31622 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 31622 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31622 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31622 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 +11.05% 41.7 +0.72% 36.9 +11.82%
2020 37.1 -8.4% 41.4 -8.41% 33 -1.49%
2019 40.5 +1% 45.2 +7.62% 33.5 -10.19%
2018 40.1 +2.3% 42 -8.7% 37.3 +2.75%
2017 39.2 - 46 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 31622 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 31622 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 9 122 -16.82% 133 +36.09% 81 146
10 to 19 65 -49.44% 175 -19.9% 31 138
20 to 29 88 +74.03% 151 -44.11% 113 84
30 to 39 137 -36.29% 148 -8.57% 90 123
40 to 49 90 +89.53% 78 -30.53% 154 53
50 to 59 120 14.82% 177 +18.35% 111 206
60 to 69 92 -18.37% 129 -49.81% 70 69
70+ 185 -76.79% 114 +15.75% 72 126

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31622 zip code is $48,750.00.

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 31622.

  • Under 25
    $56,103.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,232.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,948.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,639.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31622 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 31622, 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 31622 is currently $56,777.00.

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.

1.62% of households in 31622 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 31622 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31622 is $23,475.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31622 by the total population of 31622.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31622 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31622 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
    3.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31622 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31622 zip over the age of 16 is 1,352.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% 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 31622 is 58.80%.

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 31622 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 81 42.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 83 100.00% 2.40%
25 to 29 years 114 88.60% 13.90%
30 to 34 years 132 66.70% 13.60%
35 to 44 years 189 70.40% 27.80%
45 to 54 years 280 82.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 136 69.10% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 66 34.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 198 36.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 73 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31622. 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 1,086 63.90% 4.60%
Black or African American 248 62.10% 23.40%
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 15 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 3 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 15 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,086 63.90% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31622 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 31622 is 795, with median earnings of $33,301.00.

Women in 31622 are earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 795 $33,301.00
Male 399 $38,197.00
Female 396 $30,076.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31622 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 117 $39,053.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $38,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 70 $40,000.00
Healthcare Support 18 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $6,991.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $20,573.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00
Sales 83 $53,802.00
Office and Administrative Support 122 $29,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $37,083.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $23,676.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $49,688.00
Production 49 $29,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $44,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31622 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 31622.

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 107 $38,902.00 10 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 18 $38,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 66 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 18 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 36 $6,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 53 $20,573.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 6 $0.00 77 $54,115.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $33,750.00 80 $28,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $37,083.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $23,676.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $49,688.00 0 $0.00
Production 31 $50,156.00 18 $22,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00 8 $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 678 households in 31622, 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 438 families living in the 31622 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 31622:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 350 30 58 240
Average Household Size 2.87 3.87 3.78 1.36
Total Families 350 30 58 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.9 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 438 families living in 31622, 18.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31622:

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 882 housing units in 31622.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 678 76.87%
Vacant 204 23.13%

14.74% of the total 882 housing units in 31622 are rental units. This is approximately 130 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 486 are occupied by the owner - or 55.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31622 is $619.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31622 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
    62
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 31622 is $92,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31622 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    121
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    134
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    35
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    116
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    33
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    25
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31622. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31622 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    113
  • 1940 to 1949
    18
  • 1950 to 1959
    112
  • 1960 to 1969
    49
  • 1970 to 1979
    129
  • 1980 to 1989
    89
  • 1990 to 1999
    156
  • 2000 to 2009
    107
  • 2010 to 2013
    109
  • 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 31622 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    34
  • 1 vehicle available
    155
  • 2 vehicles available
    293
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    196

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31622 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31622 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31622.

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
    61
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    65
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    70
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    136
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    105
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    89
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    113
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    31
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    16
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    14
  • 90 or more minutes
    22

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31622 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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