61281 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 61281, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

61281 is a zip code in Mercer County and Rock Island County, Illinois, which covers Preemption, Richland Grove, Bowling, and Rural, with a total population of 2,395 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 61281 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 61281.

The estimated population of people living in 61281 is 2,395, with a median age of 50.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 61281 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,395
 -2.44% +1.57%
2020
2,455
 -0.2% -
2019
2,460
+2.76%
-
2018
2,394
+1.53%
-
2017
2,358
 - -

Population of 61281 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 61281 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
95.4%
96.7%
 -1.34%
Black/African American
0%
1.9%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.1%
 -36.36%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 61281 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 61281 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 61281 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 61281 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.8 -2.5% 52.1 +0.39% 50.4 -4.18%
2020 52.1 +5.68% 51.9 +8.81% 52.6 +4.99%
2019 49.3 -0.4% 47.7 -3.05% 50.1 +0.4%
2018 49.5 +3.34% 49.2 +4.02% 49.9 +3.74%
2017 47.9 - 47.3 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 61281 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 61281 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 93 -11.03% 84 -26.15% 81 56
10 to 19 156 +29.7% 165 4.94% 203 164
20 to 29 121 -30.64% 95 -5.63% 81 84
30 to 39 132 -51.7% 164 -118.83% 74 37
40 to 49 133 +23.82% 124 +52.68% 163 195
50 to 59 254 -1.29% 231 +16.53% 250 267
60 to 69 192 +41.71% 202 -22.02% 250 156
70+ 105 +53.87% 107 +54.43% 167 167

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 61281 zip code is $73,083.00.

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 61281.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,708.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 61281 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 61281, 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 61281 is currently $86,500.00.

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.

4.35% of households in 61281 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 61281 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 61281 is $36,139.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 61281 by the total population of 61281.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 61281 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 61281 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
    12.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 61281 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 61281 zip over the age of 16 is 2,051.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% 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 61281 is 57.10%.

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 61281 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 160 34.40% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 100 76.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 65 98.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 73 54.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 242 89.70% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 396 88.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 275 84.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 229 26.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 361 22.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 150 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 61281. 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 1,957 57.10% 0.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 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 47 61.70% 17.20%
Two or more races 47 80.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 87 65.50% 8.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,951 57.10% 0.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 61281 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 61281 is 1,171, with median earnings of $42,382.00.

Women in 61281 are earning approximately 62.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,171 $42,382.00
Male 556 $54,712.00
Female 615 $34,296.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 61281 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 215 $71,250.00
Business and Financial 16 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $61,458.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $65,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $28,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $44,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $52,831.00
Healthcare Support 25 $39,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $103,750.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $3,224.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $34,000.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $19,583.00
Sales 123 $47,639.00
Office and Administrative Support 119 $19,402.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $62,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $47,292.00
Production 88 $54,100.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $82,031.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 61281 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 61281.

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 119 $98,393.00 96 $64,295.00
Business and Financial 1 $0.00 15 $61,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $62,083.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $58,750.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 70 $29,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 71 $52,831.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 25 $39,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $103,750.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $0.00 25 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $50,987.00 93 $33,632.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 9 $19,583.00
Sales 69 $96,250.00 54 $28,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 116 $19,239.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $63,156.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $47,292.00 0 $0.00
Production 84 $54,200.00 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $82,031.00 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 965 households in 61281, with an average household size of 2.48 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 706 families living in the 61281 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 61281:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 633 17 56 259
Average Household Size 2.79 3.35 4.57 1.22
Total Families 633 17 56 0
Average Household Size 2.79 2.65 3.88 0

Poverty

Of the 706 families living in 61281, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 61281:

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 1,060 housing units in 61281.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 965 91.04%
Vacant 95 8.96%

7.64% of the total 1,060 housing units in 61281 are rental units. This is approximately 81 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 877 are occupied by the owner - or 82.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 61281 is $703.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 61281 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    67
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 61281 is $187,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 61281 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    33
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    109
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    138
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    207
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    263
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    95
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    32
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 61281. The chart below shows the number of properties in 61281 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    198
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    132
  • 1960 to 1969
    77
  • 1970 to 1979
    292
  • 1980 to 1989
    38
  • 1990 to 1999
    205
  • 2000 to 2009
    45
  • 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 61281 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    37
  • 1 vehicle available
    166
  • 2 vehicles available
    469
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    293

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 61281 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 61281 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 61281.

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
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    79
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    64
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    70
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    135
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    138
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    293
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    65
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    73
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    146
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 61281 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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