62014 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 62014, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

62014 is a zip code in Macoupin County, Illinois, which covers Brighton, Bunker Hill, Dorchester, Gillespie, and Hillyard, with a total population of 3,986 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 62014 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 62014.

The estimated population of people living in 62014 is 3,986, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 62014 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,986
+1.74%
-6.15%
2020
3,918
 -3.57% -
2019
4,063
 -1.65% -
2018
4,131
 -2.73% -
2017
4,247
 - -

Population of 62014 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 62014 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
96.3%
96%
 +0.31%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
0.9%
 +100.00%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
2.9%
 -68.97%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 62014 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 62014 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 62014 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 62014 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -6.22% 35.7 -2.19% 41 -4.21%
2020 40.2 -0.5% 36.5 -3.69% 42.8 +0.23%
2019 40.4 -9.42% 37.9 -10.4% 42.7 -8.37%
2018 44.6 +5.94% 42.3 +4.96% 46.6 +6.64%
2017 42.1 - 40.3 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 62014 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 62014 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 9 188 +74.03% 238 +22.98% 326 290
10 to 19 292 -23.06% 296 -28.7% 226 199
20 to 29 270 -10.44% 252 -29.21% 239 180
30 to 39 251 +31.61% 252 +15.2% 332 277
40 to 49 250 -14.12% 272 -8.91% 205 239
50 to 59 309 +12.41% 376 -4.52% 341 357
60 to 69 232 +11.25% 328 -38.58% 251 216
70+ 216 -39.65% 225 -18.9% 140 168

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 62014 zip code is $72,045.00.

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 62014.

  • Under 25
    $79,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,446.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,458.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,464.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 62014 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 62014, 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 62014 is currently $88,913.00.

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.

4.49% of households in 62014 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 62014 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 62014 is $32,815.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 62014 by the total population of 62014.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 62014 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 62014 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
    3.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 62014 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 62014 zip over the age of 16 is 3,119.

Of those people, a total of 69.20% 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 62014 is 66.80%.

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 62014 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 174 70.10% 42.60%
20 to 24 years 234 80.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 185 89.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 379 83.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 462 86.10% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 497 90.90% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 413 73.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 275 43.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 296 17.60% 26.90%
75 years and over 204 19.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 62014. 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 3,060 69.20% 3.30%
Black or African American 16 100.00% 43.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 17 82.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 18 66.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,052 69.10% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 62014 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 62014 is 2,082, with median earnings of $40,348.00.

Women in 62014 are earning approximately 59.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,082 $40,348.00
Male 1,153 $52,793.00
Female 929 $31,205.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 62014 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 137 $58,125.00
Business and Financial 76 $52,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $81,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $41,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $48,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $25,865.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $43,833.00
Healthcare Support 126 $9,038.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $36,667.00
Law Enforcement 39 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $11,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $16,181.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $26,029.00
Sales 251 $29,844.00
Office and Administrative Support 227 $36,369.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $42,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $51,705.00
Production 136 $57,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 62014 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 62014.

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 65 $74,821.00 72 $49,091.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 56 $75,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $81,563.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $41,875.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 52 $48,571.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 25 $25,096.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 60 $43,167.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 104 $9,722.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $36,667.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $0.00 113 $11,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $18,750.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 26 $26,029.00
Sales 152 $54,375.00 99 $17,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $59,583.00 206 $36,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $42,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $66,563.00 17 $0.00
Production 119 $58,458.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $53,235.00 10 $16,667.00

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 1,404 households in 62014, with an average household size of 2.81 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 1,005 families living in the 62014 zip code with an average family size of 3.26 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 62014:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 752 91 162 399
Average Household Size 3.31 3.91 3.87 1.18
Total Families 752 91 162 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.71 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 1,005 families living in 62014, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 62014:

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 1,665 housing units in 62014.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,404 84.32%
Vacant 261 15.68%

14.47% of the total 1,665 housing units in 62014 are rental units. This is approximately 241 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,138 are occupied by the owner - or 68.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 62014 is $838.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 62014 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
    25
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    179
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 62014 is $154,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 62014 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    63
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    255
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    218
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    353
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    158
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    80
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 62014. The chart below shows the number of properties in 62014 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    259
  • 1940 to 1949
    110
  • 1950 to 1959
    184
  • 1960 to 1969
    226
  • 1970 to 1979
    273
  • 1980 to 1989
    197
  • 1990 to 1999
    103
  • 2000 to 2009
    233
  • 2010 to 2013
    80
  • 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 62014 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    19
  • 1 vehicle available
    313
  • 2 vehicles available
    537
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    535

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 62014 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 62014 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 62014.

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
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    76
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    57
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    59
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    280
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    350
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    319
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    134
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    250
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    158
  • 90 or more minutes
    71

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 62014 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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