31645 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31645, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31645 is a zip code in Berrien County, Lanier County, and Lowndes County, Georgia, which covers Ray City CCD, Lakeland CCD, and Barretts, with a total population of 4,534 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 31645 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31645.

The estimated population of people living in 31645 is 4,534, with a median age of 31.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31645 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,534
 -7.54% -18.03%
2020
4,904
 -2.85% -
2019
5,048
 -0.1% -
2018
5,053
 -8.64% -
2017
5,531
 - -

Population of 31645 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31645 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
76.6%
78.6%
 -2.54%
Black/African American
17.7%
12%
 +47.50%
Native
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hispanic
2.5%
4.6%
 -45.65%
Asian
0%
2.9%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.5%
 -13.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31645 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 31645 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31645 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31645 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.4 -5.14% 31.4 -5.71% 31.3 -3.99%
2020 33.1 +3.76% 33.3 +4.06% 32.6 +2.52%
2019 31.9 -1.54% 32 0% 31.8 -2.15%
2018 32.4 +1.89% 32 0% 32.5 +4.17%
2017 31.8 - 32 - 31.2 -

The median age of the 31645 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 31645 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 9 390 -9.21% 494 -24.59% 346 359
10 to 19 386 +14.31% 387 +48.28% 412 593
20 to 29 411 -53.07% 512 -66.76% 219 235
30 to 39 513 -18.78% 388 +22.27% 388 397
40 to 49 234 -28.48% 281 +12.96% 171 290
50 to 59 304 -33.39% 428 -61.56% 209 216
60 to 69 274 -27.2% 215 -37.64% 205 141
70+ 163 -3.95% 151 +51.09% 140 213

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31645 zip code is $54,286.00.

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 31645.

  • Under 25
    $29,028.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,059.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,589.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31645 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 31645, 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 31645 is currently $65,933.00.

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.

1.10% of households in 31645 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 31645 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31645 is $24,663.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31645 by the total population of 31645.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31645 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31645 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
    8.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31645 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31645 zip over the age of 16 is 3,179.

Of those people, a total of 63.30% 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 31645 is 54.30%.

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 31645 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 355 39.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 235 67.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 219 92.20% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 460 80.20% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 534 92.50% 20.70%
45 to 54 years 472 69.90% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 205 72.20% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 239 36.00% 7.00%
65 to 74 years 256 20.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 204 16.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31645. 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 2,484 64.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 543 59.90% 30.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 0.00% 0.00%
Other 71 49.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 58 81.00% 25.50%
Hispanic or Latino 83 54.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,472 64.20% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31645 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 31645 is 1,726, with median earnings of $34,412.00.

Women in 31645 are earning approximately 70.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,726 $34,412.00
Male 839 $43,258.00
Female 887 $30,444.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31645 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 126 $73,382.00
Business and Financial 31 $52,604.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $54,306.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 149 $43,825.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $92,708.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $42,841.00
Healthcare Support 34 $23,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $25,352.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $13,795.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $7,292.00
Sales 108 $14,318.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $22,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $41,284.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $42,917.00
Production 84 $30,577.00
Transportation and Material Moving 195 $65,122.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31645 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 31645.

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 85 $80,699.00 41 $41,350.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 19 $53,854.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $54,306.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 140 $43,800.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 62 $31,111.00
Healthcare Support 16 $0.00 18 $22,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $0.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $0.00 81 $21,354.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00 95 $13,432.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 21 $5,729.00
Sales 22 $83,750.00 86 $13,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $6,088.00 107 $32,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 121 $47,813.00 111 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $42,917.00 0 $0.00
Production 73 $30,929.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 131 $65,992.00 64 $26,019.00

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 1,636 households in 31645, 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 1,219 families living in the 31645 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 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 31645:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 913 66 240 417
Average Household Size 3.43 2.85 3.02 1.16
Total Families 913 66 240 0
Average Household Size 3.42 2.35 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 1,219 families living in 31645, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31645:

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 1,949 housing units in 31645.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,636 83.94%
Vacant 313 16.06%

21.34% of the total 1,949 housing units in 31645 are rental units. This is approximately 416 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,070 are occupied by the owner - or 54.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31645 is $792.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31645 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
    150
  • Less than $500
    33
  • $500 to $999
    242
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    141
  • $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 31645 is $115,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31645 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    225
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    158
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    282
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    305
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    76
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    18
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31645. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31645 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    118
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    49
  • 1960 to 1969
    52
  • 1970 to 1979
    280
  • 1980 to 1989
    283
  • 1990 to 1999
    508
  • 2000 to 2009
    382
  • 2010 to 2013
    270
  • 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 31645 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    44
  • 1 vehicle available
    615
  • 2 vehicles available
    528
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    449

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31645 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31645 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31645.

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
    25
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    33
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    177
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    240
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    466
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    106
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    450
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    16
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    175
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    12
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    109
  • 90 or more minutes
    8

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31645 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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