61943 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 61943, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

61943 is a zip code in Coles County, Douglas County, and Edgar County, Illinois, which covers Ashmore, East Oakland, Morgan, Bowdre, Sargent, and Embarrass, with a total population of 1,525 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 61943 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 61943.

The estimated population of people living in 61943 is 1,525, with a median age of 53.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 61943 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,525
 -10.87% -3.60%
2020
1,711
+4.97%
-
2019
1,630
 -1.81% -
2018
1,660
+4.93%
-
2017
1,582
 - -

Population of 61943 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 61943 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
97.4%
96.5%
 +0.93%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
3.2%
 -81.25%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.3%
 +433.33%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 61943 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 61943 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 61943 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 61943 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53 +6.85% 53.8 +0.94% 49.4 +1.86%
2020 49.6 +4.42% 53.3 +13.16% 48.5 +1.89%
2019 47.5 -0.63% 47.1 -3.48% 47.6 +0.21%
2018 47.8 -2.65% 48.8 +0.21% 47.5 -3.65%
2017 49.1 - 48.7 - 49.3 -

The median age of the 61943 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 61943 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 59 +35.75% 123 -68.03% 81 42
10 to 19 95 -20.18% 87 +28.6% 69 114
20 to 29 74 -18.11% 75 +40.24% 57 107
30 to 39 77 3.31% 57 15.3% 70 54
40 to 49 81 -46.04% 93 +8.86% 49 97
50 to 59 142 +9.2% 152 -41.14% 151 95
60 to 69 110 +42.61% 123 +17.37% 161 143
70+ 115 -16.52% 119 +16.37% 97 138

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 61943 zip code is $49,091.00.

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 61943.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,058.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 61943 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 61943, 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 61943 is currently $68,208.00.

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.

1.37% of households in 61943 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 61943 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 61943 is $33,414.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 61943 by the total population of 61943.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 61943 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 61943 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
    6.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 61943 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 61943 zip over the age of 16 is 1,278.

Of those people, a total of 62.40% 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 61943 is 59.70%.

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 61943 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 59 66.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 98 83.70% 15.90%
25 to 29 years 66 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 53 56.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 106 93.40% 11.10%
45 to 54 years 205 76.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 152 79.60% 6.60%
60 to 64 years 170 65.30% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 208 26.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 161 23.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 61943. 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 1,261 61.90% 4.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 7 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,261 61.90% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 61943 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 61943 is 763, with median earnings of $39,018.00.

Women in 61943 are earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 763 $39,018.00
Male 353 $44,712.00
Female 410 $29,167.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 61943 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 62 $44,167.00
Business and Financial 20 $39,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 55 $36,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $11,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $66,250.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 32 $3,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $22,222.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $26,250.00
Sales 82 $43,026.00
Office and Administrative Support 153 $27,344.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $39,545.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $47,750.00
Production 125 $43,839.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $49,643.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 61943 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 61943.

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 38 $44,444.00 24 $34,688.00
Business and Financial 20 $39,500.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $20,000.00 39 $38,281.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 26 $68,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 32 $3,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $27,656.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 7 $21,250.00
Sales 33 $43,795.00 49 $24,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $17,143.00 141 $30,982.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $39,545.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $47,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 73 $64,464.00 52 $28,636.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $49,643.00 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 730 households in 61943, with an average household size of 2.09 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 420 families living in the 61943 zip code with an average family size of 2.75 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 61943:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 342 54 24 310
Average Household Size 2.76 2.78 3.08 1.15
Total Families 342 54 24 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.78 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 420 families living in 61943, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 61943:

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 804 housing units in 61943.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 730 90.80%
Vacant 74 9.20%

16.42% of the total 804 housing units in 61943 are rental units. This is approximately 132 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 572 are occupied by the owner - or 71.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 61943 is $469.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 61943 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
    26
  • Less than $500
    83
  • $500 to $999
    49
  • $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 61943 is $90,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 61943 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    77
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    277
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    121
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    53
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    30
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 61943. The chart below shows the number of properties in 61943 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    258
  • 1940 to 1949
    26
  • 1950 to 1959
    49
  • 1960 to 1969
    66
  • 1970 to 1979
    167
  • 1980 to 1989
    44
  • 1990 to 1999
    76
  • 2000 to 2009
    112
  • 2010 to 2013
    6
  • 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 61943 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    78
  • 1 vehicle available
    230
  • 2 vehicles available
    227
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    195

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 61943 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 61943 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 61943.

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
    87
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    46
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    52
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    15
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    165
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    49
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    111
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    41
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    68
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    43
  • 90 or more minutes
    8

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 61943 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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