31705 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31705, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31705 is a zip code in Dougherty County, Mitchell County, and Worth County, Georgia, which covers East Dougherty CCD, Baconton CCD, Bridgeboro CCD, Sylvester CCD, and Warwick, with a total population of 31,241 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 31705 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31705.

The estimated population of people living in 31705 is 31,241, with a median age of 32.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31705 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,241
 -3.25% -5.67%
2020
32,290
+1.11%
-
2019
31,935
 -1.67% -
2018
32,477
 -1.94% -
2017
33,118
 - -

Population of 31705 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31705 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
22%
25%
 -12.00%
Black/African American
69.2%
69.7%
 -0.72%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
5.4%
3.6%
 +50.00%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.6%
 +68.75%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31705 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 31705 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31705 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31705 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.3 -2.42% 29.3 -1.01% 35 -0.85%
2020 33.1 +5.08% 29.6 +1.02% 35.3 +1.73%
2019 31.5 +2.61% 29.3 +1.74% 34.7 +3.27%
2018 30.7 -2.23% 28.8 -3.03% 33.6 +0.9%
2017 31.4 - 29.7 - 33.3 -

The median age of the 31705 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 31705 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 2,605 -31.73% 2,078 -1.96% 1,860 2,034
10 to 19 2,578 +27.88% 2,441 +5.06% 3,336 2,558
20 to 29 3,024 -15.94% 3,177 -24.88% 2,536 2,436
30 to 39 1,763 -5.63% 1,918 +17.46% 1,665 2,263
40 to 49 1,818 -1.98% 1,845 -3.5% 1,749 1,759
50 to 59 1,938 -27.34% 2,139 +0.76% 1,451 2,144
60 to 69 1,515 -3.04% 1,861 +2.83% 1,457 1,886
70+ 973 -8.96% 1,445 -14.72% 881 1,226

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31705 zip code is $33,428.00.

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 31705.

  • Under 25
    $21,305.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,083.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,868.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,796.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31705 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 31705, 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 31705 is currently $45,449.00.

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.

0.84% of households in 31705 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 31705 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    40.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31705 is $17,090.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31705 by the total population of 31705.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31705 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31705 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
    5.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31705 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31705 zip over the age of 16 is 24,537.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% 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 31705 is 43.70%.

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 31705 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,084 26.60% 44.20%
20 to 24 years 2,803 53.50% 19.00%
25 to 29 years 2,169 66.90% 22.90%
30 to 34 years 2,062 62.10% 16.30%
35 to 44 years 3,483 66.20% 9.60%
45 to 54 years 3,529 71.70% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 1,957 59.60% 12.10%
60 to 64 years 1,589 34.70% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 2,914 26.60% 7.20%
75 years and over 947 10.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31705. 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 6,134 48.80% 12.20%
Black or African American 16,925 50.70% 15.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 100 46.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 63.20% 0.00%
Other 513 67.30% 1.50%
Two or more races 749 60.30% 9.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,139 43.00% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,823 50.50% 12.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31705 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 31705 is 10,723, with median earnings of $26,895.00.

Women in 31705 are earning approximately 79.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,723 $26,895.00
Male 4,682 $31,379.00
Female 6,041 $25,031.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31705 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 646 $38,214.00
Business and Financial 253 $31,905.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $44,234.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $63,664.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 220 $36,776.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 621 $29,886.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $21,131.00
Healthcare Practitioners 471 $33,260.00
Healthcare Support 561 $25,376.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 207 $19,273.00
Law Enforcement 173 $45,179.00
Food Preparation and Serving 735 $20,673.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 754 $25,410.00
Personal Care and Service 460 $10,147.00
Sales 1,108 $14,474.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,091 $26,945.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $28,011.00
Construction and Extraction 503 $34,980.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 538 $50,795.00
Production 845 $28,779.00
Transportation and Material Moving 484 $36,518.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31705 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 31705.

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 263 $48,393.00 383 $32,135.00
Business and Financial 60 $0.00 193 $37,614.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $65,625.00 85 $43,427.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $0.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 196 $35,987.00
Legal 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 109 $33,750.00 512 $26,913.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $33,144.00 40 $9,079.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $24,625.00 437 $33,505.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 561 $25,376.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $24,722.00 67 $16,397.00
Law Enforcement 128 $46,357.00 45 $38,527.00
Food Preparation and Serving 285 $23,257.00 450 $16,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 514 $25,729.00 240 $25,233.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $27,770.00 380 $9,381.00
Sales 261 $10,875.00 847 $15,123.00
Office and Administrative Support 216 $17,083.00 875 $26,963.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $29,489.00 26 $13,929.00
Construction and Extraction 489 $34,698.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 516 $51,212.00 22 $0.00
Production 418 $29,798.00 427 $26,835.00
Transportation and Material Moving 422 $44,167.00 62 $17,961.00

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 10,421 households in 31705, with an average household size of 2.67 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 6,454 families living in the 31705 zip code with an average family size of 3.38 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 31705:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,721 796 2,937 3,967
Average Household Size 3.12 3.23 3.92 1.31
Total Families 2,721 796 2,937 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.77 3.79 0

Poverty

Of the 6,454 families living in 31705, 25.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31705:

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 12,639 housing units in 31705.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,421 82.45%
Vacant 2,218 17.55%

42.30% of the total 12,639 housing units in 31705 are rental units. This is approximately 5,346 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,737 are occupied by the owner - or 37.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31705 is $735.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31705 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
    338
  • Less than $500
    624
  • $500 to $999
    3,661
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,061
  • $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 31705 is $79,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31705 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,021
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,096
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    835
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    280
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    381
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    66
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    50

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31705. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31705 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    371
  • 1940 to 1949
    569
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,779
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,982
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,816
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,949
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,520
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,354
  • 2010 to 2013
    299
  • 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 31705 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,488
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,059
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,171
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,703

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31705 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31705 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31705.

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
    240
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    864
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,022
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,123
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,809
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    535
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,214
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    208
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    116
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    500
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    321
  • 90 or more minutes
    110

Summary

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