61880 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 61880, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

61880 is a zip code in Champaign County, Illinois, which covers Colfax, Crittenden, Pesotum, Philo, and Tolono, with a total population of 4,454 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 61880 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 61880.

The estimated population of people living in 61880 is 4,454, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 61880 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,454
+16.51%
+23.62%
2020
3,823
 -6.18% -
2019
4,075
+6.37%
-
2018
3,831
+6.33%
-
2017
3,603
 - -

Population of 61880 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 61880 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%
90.6%
 +0.44%
Black/African American
4.6%
2.5%
 +84.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
5.3%
 -92.45%
Asian
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
0.8%
 +400.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 61880 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 61880 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 61880 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 61880 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 -0.27% 36.5 +0.27% 37.6 -1.57%
2020 36.7 -4.68% 36.4 -2.93% 38.2 -1.55%
2019 38.5 +1.85% 37.5 +1.9% 38.8 +1.04%
2018 37.8 +1.61% 36.8 +0.27% 38.4 +0.26%
2017 37.2 - 36.7 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 61880 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 61880 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 9 195 -67.56% 349 -45.08% 85 212
10 to 19 378 +12.81% 158 +85.65% 402 329
20 to 29 150 +91.51% 188 +102.25% 314 385
30 to 39 321 +36.15% 293 +53.38% 446 479
40 to 49 227 -17.94% 189 +38.06% 186 268
50 to 59 212 +28.51% 205 +29.39% 263 270
60 to 69 185 28.78% 242 +14.73% 172 263
70+ 175 0.61% 136 +62.91% 149 231

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 61880 zip code is $95,395.00.

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 61880.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $117,744.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,946.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 61880 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 61880, 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 61880 is currently $91,335.00.

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.

3.08% of households in 61880 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 61880 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 61880 is $35,431.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 61880 by the total population of 61880.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 61880 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 61880 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
    10.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 61880 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 61880 zip over the age of 16 is 3,818.

Of those people, a total of 78.20% 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 61880 is 71.10%.

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 61880 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 392 69.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 509 89.00% 56.10%
25 to 29 years 190 76.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 400 96.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 737 99.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 491 95.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 284 100.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 337 57.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 258 18.60% 33.30%
75 years and over 220 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 61880. 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 3,512 77.60% 9.90%
Black or African American 204 76.00% 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 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 102 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 17 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,495 77.50% 10.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 61880 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 61880 is 2,714, with median earnings of $45,833.00.

Women in 61880 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,714 $45,833.00
Male 1,363 $58,958.00
Female 1,351 $39,966.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 61880 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 190 $90,139.00
Business and Financial 142 $64,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 76 $58,000.00
Legal 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 267 $56,994.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 157 $63,799.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $16,389.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $6,422.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $48,657.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $17,708.00
Sales 188 $61,471.00
Office and Administrative Support 278 $37,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 409 $83,216.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $70,556.00
Production 118 $22,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $43,056.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 61880 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 61880.

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 131 $92,431.00 59 $57,188.00
Business and Financial 38 $0.00 104 $64,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 76 $58,000.00
Legal 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $52,431.00 198 $57,024.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $0.00 118 $63,958.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $0.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 160 $4,875.00 222 $6,520.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $48,657.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 35 $3,472.00
Sales 148 $68,750.00 40 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 28 $0.00 250 $38,311.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 289 $82,708.00 120 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $70,556.00 0 $0.00
Production 100 $23,929.00 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 85 $43,681.00 37 $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 1,688 households in 61880, 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 1,239 families living in the 61880 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 61880:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 967 26 246 449
Average Household Size 3.17 2.38 3.19 1.18
Total Families 967 26 246 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.38 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 1,239 families living in 61880, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 61880:

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 1,735 housing units in 61880.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,688 97.29%
Vacant 47 2.71%

22.02% of the total 1,735 housing units in 61880 are rental units. This is approximately 382 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,306 are occupied by the owner - or 75.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 61880 is $731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 61880 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    20
  • $500 to $999
    343
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    19
  • $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 61880 is $184,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 61880 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    53
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    67
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    397
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    256
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    361
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    145
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 61880. The chart below shows the number of properties in 61880 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    160
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    288
  • 1960 to 1969
    113
  • 1970 to 1979
    363
  • 1980 to 1989
    79
  • 1990 to 1999
    188
  • 2000 to 2009
    452
  • 2010 to 2013
    65
  • 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 61880 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    537
  • 2 vehicles available
    587
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    544

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 61880 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 61880 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 61880.

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
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    296
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    254
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    652
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    675
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    284
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    121
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    42
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    57
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    39

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 61880 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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