61530 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 61530, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

61530 is a zip code in Tazewell County and Woodford County, Illinois, which covers Washington, Cruger, Metamora, Montgomery, Olio, Palestine, and Roanoke, with a total population of 6,706 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 61530 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 61530.

The estimated population of people living in 61530 is 6,706, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 61530 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,706
+1.24%
-4.74%
2020
6,624
 -4.43% -
2019
6,931
 -4.33% -
2018
7,245
+2.91%
-
2017
7,040
 - -

Population of 61530 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 61530 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
91.5%
95.9%
 -4.59%
Black/African American
1.8%
0.6%
 +200.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
2.9%
 +44.83%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.2%
 +1,100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 61530 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 61530 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 61530 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 61530 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +2.38% 35 0% 40.2 +3.61%
2020 37.8 +9.88% 35 +5.11% 38.8 +8.08%
2019 34.4 -3.64% 33.3 -2.35% 35.9 -1.91%
2018 35.7 -3.25% 34.1 -8.58% 36.6 0%
2017 36.9 - 37.3 - 36.6 -

The median age of the 61530 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 61530 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 9 420 -20.18% 449 -2.12% 329 430
10 to 19 451 2.42% 540 -28.81% 441 396
20 to 29 563 +9.74% 558 +5.87% 607 586
30 to 39 308 +2.64% 529 -40.83% 309 334
40 to 49 384 -6.66% 355 +5.38% 357 356
50 to 59 446 +5.4% 447 -31.35% 464 317
60 to 69 393 -18.2% 296 +62.57% 323 495
70+ 314 +14.93% 587 +3.98% 361 601

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 61530 zip code is $62,703.00.

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 61530.

  • Under 25
    $36,618.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,536.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,079.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,778.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 61530 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 61530, 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 61530 is currently $86,441.00.

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.

7.98% of households in 61530 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 61530 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 61530 is $35,756.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 61530 by the total population of 61530.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 61530 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 61530 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
    16.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 61530 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 61530 zip over the age of 16 is 5,527.

Of those people, a total of 64.10% 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 61530 is 59.90%.

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 61530 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 417 46.30% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 726 92.10% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 467 98.30% 16.30%
30 to 34 years 298 90.60% 0.40%
35 to 44 years 708 83.90% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 692 86.70% 9.30%
55 to 59 years 439 83.60% 9.50%
60 to 64 years 438 54.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 497 23.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 845 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 61530. 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 5,234 63.50% 5.90%
Black or African American 81 69.10% 1.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 12.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 128 78.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 76 85.50% 27.70%
Hispanic or Latino 174 70.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,188 63.60% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 61530 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 61530 is 3,311, with median earnings of $37,290.00.

Women in 61530 are earning approximately 58.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,311 $37,290.00
Male 1,706 $54,018.00
Female 1,605 $31,645.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 61530 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 315 $81,953.00
Business and Financial 143 $70,486.00
Computer and Mathematical 150 $63,346.00
Architecture and Engineering 159 $101,268.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 180 $35,652.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 388 $44,390.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 133 $29,861.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $80,982.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 123 $13,165.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 399 $8,449.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $8,793.00
Sales 125 $25,139.00
Office and Administrative Support 430 $35,342.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $39,831.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $83,875.00
Production 198 $34,481.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $23,450.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 61530 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 61530.

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 252 $91,136.00 63 $37,750.00
Business and Financial 111 $62,083.00 32 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $63,209.00 73 $63,527.00
Architecture and Engineering 159 $101,268.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $0.00 142 $31,711.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 159 $50,245.00 229 $44,216.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $0.00 51 $28,194.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 83 $80,982.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $8,333.00 115 $13,378.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $6,500.00 225 $8,613.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 37 $9,095.00
Sales 62 $18,125.00 63 $60,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $39,688.00 343 $35,223.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $39,831.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $83,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 117 $86,467.00 81 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $23,450.00 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 2,655 households in 61530, with an average household size of 2.29 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 1,789 families living in the 61530 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 61530:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,610 79 100 866
Average Household Size 2.89 2.96 2.21 1.13
Total Families 1,610 79 100 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.18 2.21 0

Poverty

Of the 1,789 families living in 61530, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 61530:

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 2,711 housing units in 61530.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,655 97.93%
Vacant 56 2.07%

30.54% of the total 2,711 housing units in 61530 are rental units. This is approximately 828 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,761 are occupied by the owner - or 64.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 61530 is $788.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 61530 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
    66
  • Less than $500
    221
  • $500 to $999
    356
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    251
  • $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 61530 is $158,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 61530 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    232
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    446
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    470
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    261
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    200
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 61530. The chart below shows the number of properties in 61530 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    510
  • 1940 to 1949
    137
  • 1950 to 1959
    568
  • 1960 to 1969
    137
  • 1970 to 1979
    616
  • 1980 to 1989
    279
  • 1990 to 1999
    220
  • 2000 to 2009
    128
  • 2010 to 2013
    116
  • 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 61530 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    198
  • 1 vehicle available
    780
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,051
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    626

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 61530 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 61530 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 61530.

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
    414
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    773
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    355
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    192
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    437
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    250
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    390
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    197
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    58
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 61530 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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