31773 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31773, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31773 is a zip code in Grady County and Thomas County, Georgia, which covers Cairo CCD, Spence CCD, Meigs CCD, and Ochlocknee, with a total population of 4,583 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 31773 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31773.

The estimated population of people living in 31773 is 4,583, with a median age of 47.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31773 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,583
+7.96%
+35.95%
2020
4,245
+14.67%
-
2019
3,702
+4.37%
-
2018
3,547
+5.22%
-
2017
3,371
 - -

Population of 31773 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31773 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
76.5%
88.3%
 -13.36%
Black/African American
14.3%
8.2%
 +74.39%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
0.4%
 +375.00%
Asian
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.9%
2%
 +195.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31773 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 31773 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31773 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31773 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.6 +0.42% 47.4 -1.46% 49.5 +8.55%
2020 47.4 -2.67% 48.1 -1.84% 45.6 -1.72%
2019 48.7 +1.25% 49 +1.45% 46.4 -1.07%
2018 48.1 -1.23% 48.3 -0.82% 46.9 -3.7%
2017 48.7 - 48.7 - 48.7 -

The median age of the 31773 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 31773 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 9 215 +9.7% 160 +34.94% 216 216
10 to 19 170 +61.23% 201 +47.65% 287 309
20 to 29 153 +82.99% 212 -9.01% 320 168
30 to 39 176 +45.76% 141 +60.98% 242 207
40 to 49 151 +115.83% 144 +5.51% 391 147
50 to 59 427 -3.49% 377 +2.77% 403 380
60 to 69 248 +74.27% 188 +69.62% 460 348
70+ 150 +48.27% 258 +10.79% 205 284

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31773 zip code is $63,063.00.

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 31773.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,912.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,382.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31773 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 31773, 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 31773 is currently $72,032.00.

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.

3.91% of households in 31773 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 31773 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31773 is $28,760.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31773 by the total population of 31773.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31773 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31773 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
    12.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31773 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31773 zip over the age of 16 is 3,664.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 31773 is 57.70%.

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 31773 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 109 71.60% 38.50%
20 to 24 years 297 88.90% 2.30%
25 to 29 years 191 61.80% 75.40%
30 to 34 years 38 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 626 88.30% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 678 91.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 428 64.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 490 41.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 434 15.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 373 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31773. 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 2,815 61.60% 3.70%
Black or African American 527 50.10% 25.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 57 57.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 76 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 182 76.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 83 100.00% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,808 61.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31773 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 31773 is 2,115, with median earnings of $41,463.00.

Women in 31773 are earning approximately 57.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,115 $41,463.00
Male 1,242 $52,870.00
Female 873 $30,387.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31773 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 163 $50,139.00
Business and Financial 32 $51,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $15,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 104 $76,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 178 $63,343.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $20,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $34,798.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $0.00
Sales 173 $18,618.00
Office and Administrative Support 333 $39,740.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 157 $29,014.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 254 $52,941.00
Production 171 $31,066.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $52,768.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31773 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 31773.

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 99 $52,083.00 64 $21,875.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $76,182.00 5 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $71,806.00 137 $63,154.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $20,769.00 10 $13,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $48,583.00 31 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 69 $0.00
Sales 63 $19,293.00 110 $18,162.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $80,769.00 297 $38,906.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $28,918.00 16 $85,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 254 $52,941.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $52,675.00 65 $30,110.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $52,768.00 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 1,895 households in 31773, with an average household size of 2.4 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 1,159 families living in the 31773 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 31773:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 875 171 113 736
Average Household Size 3.2 2.7 3.27 1.25
Total Families 875 171 113 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.52 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 1,159 families living in 31773, 16.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31773:

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 2,253 housing units in 31773.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,895 84.11%
Vacant 358 15.89%

17.53% of the total 2,253 housing units in 31773 are rental units. This is approximately 395 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,387 are occupied by the owner - or 61.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31773 is $825.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31773 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    17
  • $500 to $999
    367
  • $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 31773 is $163,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31773 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    252
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    188
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    316
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    252
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    240
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31773. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31773 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    90
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    71
  • 1960 to 1969
    173
  • 1970 to 1979
    292
  • 1980 to 1989
    162
  • 1990 to 1999
    858
  • 2000 to 2009
    414
  • 2010 to 2013
    144
  • 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 31773 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    559
  • 2 vehicles available
    685
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    631

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31773 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31773 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31773.

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
    86
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    21
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    241
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    290
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    568
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    218
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    348
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    101
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    4
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    45
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31773 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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