31749 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31749, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31749 is a zip code in Berrien County, Irwin County, and Tift County, Georgia, which covers Enigma CCD, Ocilla CCD, and Brookfield, with a total population of 2,446 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 31749 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31749.

The estimated population of people living in 31749 is 2,446, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31749 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,446
 -11.51% -4.38%
2020
2,764
 -2.16% -
2019
2,825
+6.64%
-
2018
2,649
+3.56%
-
2017
2,558
 - -

Population of 31749 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31749 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
83.6%
78.4%
 +6.63%
Black/African American
2.6%
11.6%
 -77.59%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.8%
9.8%
 +10.20%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
0.1%
 +2,900.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31749 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 31749 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31749 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31749 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 +11.43% 41.2 +24.1% 38 +1.6%
2020 35 +14.38% 33.2 +11.04% 37.4 +14.02%
2019 30.6 +2% 29.9 +0.34% 32.8 +5.81%
2018 30 -8.54% 29.8 -5.99% 31 -9.36%
2017 32.8 - 31.7 - 34.2 -

The median age of the 31749 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 31749 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 9 125 +87.79% 283 -7.47% 255 251
10 to 19 311 -55.83% 122 -18.38% 161 87
20 to 29 217 -27.9% 155 -20.63% 155 120
30 to 39 190 -72.45% 170 -26.6% 81 123
40 to 49 185 -5.12% 104 -55.5% 168 46
50 to 59 166 +34.62% 155 -10.59% 227 128
60 to 69 153 +31.4% 120 +93.03% 169 220
70+ 29 +191.04% 73 +89.76% 102 153

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31749 zip code is $40,304.00.

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 31749.

  • Under 25
    $68,365.00
  • 25 to 44
    $40,446.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,895.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31749 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 31749, 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 31749 is currently $50,187.00.

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.

0.54% of households in 31749 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 31749 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31749 is $19,721.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31749 by the total population of 31749.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31749 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31749 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
    1.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31749 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31749 zip over the age of 16 is 1,763.

Of those people, a total of 53.10% 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 31749 is 52.40%.

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 31749 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 71 26.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 127 81.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 148 85.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 105 64.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 169 74.60% 10.30%
45 to 54 years 304 76.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 195 72.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 204 52.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 256 5.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 184 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31749. 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 1,618 54.80% 1.50%
Black or African American 59 5.10% 0.00%
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 46 23.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 40 90.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 124 71.80% 14.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,556 53.00% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31749 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 31749 is 924, with median earnings of $33,103.00.

Women in 31749 are earning approximately 68.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 924 $33,103.00
Male 590 $36,212.00
Female 334 $24,919.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31749 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 88 $69,327.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $78,261.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 68 $14,200.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $38,083.00
Healthcare Support 45 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $41,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $10,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 95 $25,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $24,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $35,331.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $48,250.00
Production 111 $23,098.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $35,431.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31749 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 31749.

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 86 $69,423.00 2 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 62 $13,900.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 57 $38,083.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 6 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 41 $26,708.00 54 $8,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 27 $24,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $35,331.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $48,688.00 7 $0.00
Production 55 $22,054.00 56 $23,370.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $35,431.00 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 929 households in 31749, with an average household size of 2.63 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 696 families living in the 31749 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 31749:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 520 55 121 233
Average Household Size 3.16 2.47 3.48 1.05
Total Families 520 55 121 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.47 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 696 families living in 31749, 23.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31749:

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 1,075 housing units in 31749.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 929 86.42%
Vacant 146 13.58%

23.07% of the total 1,075 housing units in 31749 are rental units. This is approximately 248 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 656 are occupied by the owner - or 61.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31749 is $710.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31749 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
    25
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    212
  • $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 31749 is $78,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31749 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    192
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    204
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    87
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    49
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    93
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    26
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31749. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31749 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    35
  • 1940 to 1949
    42
  • 1950 to 1959
    91
  • 1960 to 1969
    18
  • 1970 to 1979
    67
  • 1980 to 1989
    139
  • 1990 to 1999
    445
  • 2000 to 2009
    189
  • 2010 to 2013
    49
  • 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 31749 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    8
  • 1 vehicle available
    310
  • 2 vehicles available
    416
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    195

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31749 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31749 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31749.

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
    18
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    10
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    83
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    208
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    164
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    149
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    124
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    20
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    59

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31749 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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