46802 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46802, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46802 is a zip code in Allen County, Indiana, which covers Wayne, with a total population of 10,413 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 46802 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46802.

The estimated population of people living in 46802 is 10,413, with a median age of 33.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46802 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,413
 -2.8% -2.43%
2020
10,713
+1.22%
-
2019
10,584
+3.41%
-
2018
10,235
 -4.09% -
2017
10,672
 - -

Population of 46802 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46802 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
64%
60.2%
 +6.31%
Black/African American
16.9%
17.6%
 -3.98%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14.3%
14.4%
 -0.69%
Asian
1%
2.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
4.7%
 -38.30%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46802 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 46802 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46802 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46802 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.5 +2.13% 34.4 +6.17% 33.2 -0.3%
2020 32.8 +0.92% 32.4 -1.82% 33.3 +9.9%
2019 32.5 -0.61% 33 -3.23% 30.3 +2.71%
2018 32.7 +6.51% 34.1 +2.1% 29.5 +6.88%
2017 30.7 - 33.4 - 27.6 -

The median age of the 46802 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 46802 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 9 824 +6.47% 785 -44.63% 839 471
10 to 19 281 +61.48% 511 -12.32% 479 441
20 to 29 1,452 -12.53% 1,392 -27.53% 1,268 1,018
30 to 39 1,006 +7.85% 541 +63.49% 1,067 870
40 to 49 683 +35.62% 431 +8.72% 957 459
50 to 59 796 -15.24% 544 -0.079999999999998% 665 522
60 to 69 448 +28.9% 276 +17.38% 578 316
70+ 333 -24.21% 369 -44.67% 256 207

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46802 zip code is $40,361.00.

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 46802.

  • Under 25
    $42,929.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,257.00
  • 45 to 64
    $33,063.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,333.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46802 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 46802, 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 46802 is currently $57,115.00.

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.

3.21% of households in 46802 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 46802 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46802 is $27,800.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46802 by the total population of 46802.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46802 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46802 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
    8.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46802 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46802 zip over the age of 16 is 8,665.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 46802 is 58.40%.

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 46802 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 482 52.70% 5.10%
20 to 24 years 1,014 79.50% 13.80%
25 to 29 years 1,272 76.70% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 1,076 67.20% 30.80%
35 to 44 years 1,705 71.60% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,182 74.80% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 577 63.10% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 444 36.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 582 28.70% 3.00%
75 years and over 331 8.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46802. 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 6,416 67.50% 10.10%
Black or African American 1,276 51.20% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 41 53.70% 0.00%
Asian 65 61.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 100.00% 0.00%
Other 412 49.30% 3.40%
Two or more races 439 72.40% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,026 68.30% 3.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,947 66.50% 10.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46802 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 46802 is 5,057, with median earnings of $31,489.00.

Women in 46802 are earning approximately 78.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,057 $31,489.00
Male 2,855 $35,167.00
Female 2,202 $27,460.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46802 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 490 $52,296.00
Business and Financial 134 $37,100.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $43,971.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $73,929.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 118 $28,382.00
Legal 62 $81,324.00
Educational and Library 202 $32,955.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 175 $28,412.00
Healthcare Practitioners 317 $43,511.00
Healthcare Support 179 $16,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 377 $30,152.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $23,214.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $16,838.00
Sales 490 $32,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 317 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 362 $36,711.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 134 $38,889.00
Production 450 $30,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 118 $22,667.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46802 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 46802.

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 265 $54,289.00 225 $50,434.00
Business and Financial 62 $56,250.00 72 $36,100.00
Computer and Mathematical 102 $45,000.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 120 $71,875.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 63 $27,083.00 55 $28,750.00
Legal 47 $82,426.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $36,583.00 117 $22,196.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $36,797.00 116 $27,635.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $133,571.00 275 $43,143.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 168 $16,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $31,827.00 204 $14,211.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $11,336.00 125 $23,941.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $16,618.00 41 $27,670.00
Sales 280 $38,906.00 210 $29,265.00
Office and Administrative Support 51 $40,536.00 266 $32,059.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 349 $37,138.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 134 $38,889.00 0 $0.00
Production 250 $28,704.00 200 $31,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 118 $22,667.00 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 4,887 households in 46802, with an average household size of 1.9 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 2,037 families living in the 46802 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 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 46802:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,076 193 768 2,850
Average Household Size 2.83 3.32 2.85 1.2
Total Families 1,076 193 768 0
Average Household Size 2.82 3.08 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 2,037 families living in 46802, 29.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46802:

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 5,827 housing units in 46802.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,887 83.87%
Vacant 940 16.13%

53.18% of the total 5,827 housing units in 46802 are rental units. This is approximately 3,099 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,700 are occupied by the owner - or 29.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46802 is $724.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46802 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
    513
  • $500 to $999
    1,868
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    658
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $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 46802 is $91,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46802 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    460
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    428
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    101
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    152
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    348
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    186
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46802. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46802 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,354
  • 1940 to 1949
    602
  • 1950 to 1959
    705
  • 1960 to 1969
    962
  • 1970 to 1979
    486
  • 1980 to 1989
    154
  • 1990 to 1999
    207
  • 2000 to 2009
    80
  • 2010 to 2013
    262
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 46802 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    730
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,327
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,296
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    534

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46802 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46802 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46802.

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
    184
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    759
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    848
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,070
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    573
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    241
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    477
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    83
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    291
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    90
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 46802 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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