31903 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31903, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31903 is a zip code in Muscogee County, Georgia, which covers Columbus East CCD, Columbus West CCD, and Fort Benning, with a total population of 19,587 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 31903 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31903.

The estimated population of people living in 31903 is 19,587, with a median age of 31.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31903 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,587
+10.06%
-1.25%
2020
17,796
 -0.7% -
2019
17,922
 -6.92% -
2018
19,255
 -2.92% -
2017
19,835
 - -

Population of 31903 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31903 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
9.5%
9.9%
 -4.04%
Black/African American
75.7%
71.1%
 +6.47%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
13.4%
 -23.13%
Asian
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.3%
 +26.09%
Other
0.3%
2.2%
 -86.36%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31903 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 31903 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31903 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31903 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 -1.9% 29.2 +4.66% 32.5 -8.19%
2020 31.6 -2.77% 27.9 -5.74% 35.4 -0.28%
2019 32.5 -2.11% 29.6 -2.31% 35.5 +1.14%
2018 33.2 +2.47% 30.3 +1.68% 35.1 +0.57%
2017 32.4 - 29.8 - 34.9 -

The median age of the 31903 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 31903 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 1,770 +6.89% 1,746 +7.5% 1,889 1,825
10 to 19 1,256 +30.22% 1,292 +11.75% 1,610 1,416
20 to 29 1,755 -31.93% 1,568 -6.61% 1,250 1,461
30 to 39 1,234 -18.79% 1,230 -3.27% 974 1,161
40 to 49 1,253 -1.96% 1,253 +4.84% 1,121 1,287
50 to 59 934 +13.06% 1,353 -7.23% 1,059 1,253
60 to 69 891 +11.93% 1,041 -12.56% 984 895
70+ 364 +21.82% 895 +7.98% 444 958

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31903 zip code is $24,840.00.

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 31903.

  • Under 25
    $25,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $27,043.00
  • 45 to 64
    $24,510.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,181.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31903 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 31903, 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 31903 is currently $35,448.00.

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.

0.97% of households in 31903 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 31903 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    50.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31903 is $15,439.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31903 by the total population of 31903.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31903 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31903 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
    1.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31903 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31903 zip over the age of 16 is 13,895.

Of those people, a total of 53.70% 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 31903 is 45.40%.

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 31903 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,048 25.20% 61.70%
20 to 24 years 1,603 75.60% 9.50%
25 to 29 years 1,108 71.40% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 1,150 73.90% 28.80%
35 to 44 years 1,876 66.20% 11.10%
45 to 54 years 2,631 72.00% 7.40%
55 to 59 years 1,198 48.60% 12.50%
60 to 64 years 1,094 35.40% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 1,405 15.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 782 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31903. 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 2,190 53.40% 19.20%
Black or African American 10,390 54.30% 11.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 100.00% 50.00%
Asian 178 48.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 32 81.30% 0.00%
Other 626 59.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 455 31.60% 11.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,277 60.60% 1.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,797 53.80% 23.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31903 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 31903 is 6,305, with median earnings of $23,910.00.

Women in 31903 are earning approximately 74.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,305 $23,910.00
Male 2,645 $28,767.00
Female 3,660 $21,443.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31903 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 122 $46,136.00
Business and Financial 136 $26,806.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $63,558.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $14,375.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 145 $20,972.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $25,469.00
Healthcare Support 552 $23,155.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $22,569.00
Law Enforcement 79 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 627 $13,930.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 317 $13,609.00
Personal Care and Service 235 $2,499.00
Sales 700 $20,759.00
Office and Administrative Support 971 $21,431.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $24,048.00
Construction and Extraction 337 $30,436.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 240 $33,258.00
Production 657 $33,698.00
Transportation and Material Moving 251 $33,480.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31903 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 31903.

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 54 $74,239.00 68 $27,250.00
Business and Financial 66 $0.00 70 $29,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $58,594.00 120 $19,674.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $0.00 48 $29,250.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 525 $22,975.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $23,715.00 33 $10,417.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 217 $17,563.00 410 $13,182.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $32,727.00 235 $13,013.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $0.00 127 $9,570.00
Sales 118 $32,115.00 582 $17,558.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $11,573.00 779 $24,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $24,048.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $30,852.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 240 $33,258.00 0 $0.00
Production 359 $41,455.00 298 $30,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 189 $36,063.00 62 $29,274.00

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 7,543 households in 31903, with an average household size of 2.57 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 3,912 families living in the 31903 zip code with an average family size of 3.61 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 31903:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,115 482 2,315 3,631
Average Household Size 3.28 3.57 4.03 1.29
Total Families 1,115 482 2,315 0
Average Household Size 3.24 3.04 3.91 0

Poverty

Of the 3,912 families living in 31903, 35.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31903:

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 9,399 housing units in 31903.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,543 80.25%
Vacant 1,856 19.75%

55.23% of the total 9,399 housing units in 31903 are rental units. This is approximately 5,191 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,198 are occupied by the owner - or 23.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31903 is $779.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31903 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
    154
  • Less than $500
    953
  • $500 to $999
    3,517
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    635
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    71
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 31903 is $58,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31903 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    913
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    998
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    166
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    62
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    27
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    17
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31903. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31903 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    171
  • 1940 to 1949
    652
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,003
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,837
  • 1970 to 1979
    997
  • 1980 to 1989
    728
  • 1990 to 1999
    521
  • 2000 to 2009
    907
  • 2010 to 2013
    583
  • 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 31903 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,010
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,214
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,529
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    790

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31903 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31903 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31903.

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
    300
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    642
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,148
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,640
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,137
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    324
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    523
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    356
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    183
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31903 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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