46761 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46761, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46761 is a zip code in LaGrange County and Steuben County, Indiana, which covers Bloomfield, Clay, Clearspring, Johnson, Lima, Milford, Newbury, Springfield, Jackson, and Salem, with a total population of 12,225 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 46761 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46761.

The estimated population of people living in 46761 is 12,225, with a median age of 31.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46761 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,225
 -2.88% -0.73%
2020
12,587
+2.13%
-
2019
12,325
+1.64%
-
2018
12,126
 -1.53% -
2017
12,315
 - -

Population of 46761 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46761 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
90.9%
92.3%
 -1.52%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.9%
5.6%
 +41.07%
Asian
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.4%
 -21.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46761 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 46761 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46761 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46761 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.5 -5.12% 30.3 +1% 33.7 -4.53%
2020 33.2 +5.06% 30 0% 35.3 +3.82%
2019 31.6 -0.94% 30 +2.04% 34 0%
2018 31.9 +0.31% 29.4 +1.38% 34 -0.87%
2017 31.8 - 29 - 34.3 -

The median age of the 46761 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 46761 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 1,349 -17.38% 1,100 +6.37% 1,117 1,169
10 to 19 1,116 -6.08% 1,004 -17.42% 1,031 837
20 to 29 639 +24.22% 633 +40.4% 801 857
30 to 39 738 -6.37% 750 -18.92% 688 580
40 to 49 685 -18.08% 766 -29.96% 549 544
50 to 59 543 +3.17% 615 +20.33% 545 726
60 to 69 617 +24.55% 715 +2.7% 776 726
70+ 417 +15.79% 628 +25.61% 476 803

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46761 zip code is $61,781.00.

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 46761.

  • Under 25
    $71,364.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,338.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,892.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,386.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46761 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 46761, 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 46761 is currently $73,227.00.

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.

3.26% of households in 46761 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 46761 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46761 is $24,740.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46761 by the total population of 46761.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46761 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46761 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
    5.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46761 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46761 zip over the age of 16 is 8,790.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% 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 46761 is 61.50%.

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 46761 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 719 75.20% 15.50%
20 to 24 years 726 78.90% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 932 75.20% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 758 70.60% 4.70%
35 to 44 years 1,048 79.40% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 1,104 72.20% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 722 67.50% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 891 65.00% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 1,102 42.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 788 12.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46761. 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 8,300 64.00% 3.40%
Black or African American 9 55.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 199 53.80% 16.80%
Two or more races 274 67.50% 5.40%
Hispanic or Latino 660 63.50% 6.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,021 63.90% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46761 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 46761 is 5,402, with median earnings of $37,334.00.

Women in 46761 are earning approximately 49.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,402 $37,334.00
Male 3,078 $48,120.00
Female 2,324 $23,874.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46761 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 443 $42,054.00
Business and Financial 85 $43,787.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 61 $72,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00
Community and Social Service 54 $31,250.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 229 $20,521.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $9,643.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $80,052.00
Healthcare Support 50 $14,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $40,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 175 $16,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 298 $9,250.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $14,583.00
Sales 393 $14,557.00
Office and Administrative Support 459 $27,464.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $16,607.00
Construction and Extraction 372 $46,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 342 $51,635.00
Production 1,408 $42,535.00
Transportation and Material Moving 228 $40,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46761 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 46761.

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 264 $58,750.00 179 $30,505.00
Business and Financial 29 $63,281.00 56 $43,015.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 61 $72,625.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $43,333.00 16 $29,167.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 219 $19,702.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 73 $80,052.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 40 $21,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $12,679.00 127 $21,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $11,765.00 216 $7,717.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $34,038.00 103 $9,073.00
Sales 163 $77,721.00 230 $13,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $36,136.00 401 $26,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $17,300.00 26 $15,588.00
Construction and Extraction 360 $47,778.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 337 $51,875.00 5 $0.00
Production 910 $54,697.00 498 $22,019.00
Transportation and Material Moving 228 $40,500.00 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 4,021 households in 46761, with an average household size of 3 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 2,957 families living in the 46761 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 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 46761:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,373 105 479 1,064
Average Household Size 3.75 3.79 3.25 1.17
Total Families 2,373 105 479 0
Average Household Size 3.74 3.5 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 2,957 families living in 46761, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46761:

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 4,610 housing units in 46761.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,021 87.22%
Vacant 589 12.78%

15.53% of the total 4,610 housing units in 46761 are rental units. This is approximately 716 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,217 are occupied by the owner - or 69.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46761 is $664.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46761 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    203
  • $500 to $999
    475
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46761 is $170,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46761 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    273
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    561
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    591
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    410
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    467
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    611
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    226
  • $1,000,000 or more
    78

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46761. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46761 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    972
  • 1940 to 1949
    121
  • 1950 to 1959
    359
  • 1960 to 1969
    274
  • 1970 to 1979
    745
  • 1980 to 1989
    540
  • 1990 to 1999
    827
  • 2000 to 2009
    534
  • 2010 to 2013
    238
  • 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 46761 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,038
  • 1 vehicle available
    951
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,171
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    861

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46761 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46761 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46761.

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
    328
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    682
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    566
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    555
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    744
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    313
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    937
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    183
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    219
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    305
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 46761 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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