47404 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47404, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47404 is a zip code in Monroe County and Owen County, Indiana, which covers Bloomington, Perry, Richland, Van Buren, Washington, and Clay, with a total population of 23,910 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 47404 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47404.

The estimated population of people living in 47404 is 23,910, with a median age of 32.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47404 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,910
 -3.5% +2.58%
2020
24,778
+3.97%
-
2019
23,832
+1.56%
-
2018
23,466
+0.67%
-
2017
23,309
 - -

Population of 47404 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47404 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
84.8%
86.9%
 -2.42%
Black/African American
3.9%
4.3%
 -9.30%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
2.3%
 +17.39%
Asian
3.9%
2.2%
 +77.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
4%
 +15.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47404 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 47404 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47404 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47404 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.5 +5.52% 30.8 +3.7% 34.1 +2.4%
2020 30.8 +0.65% 29.7 +0.34% 33.3 +0.6%
2019 30.6 +0.66% 29.6 0% 33.1 +6.43%
2018 30.4 +2.36% 29.6 +2.07% 31.1 +2.64%
2017 29.7 - 29 - 30.3 -

The median age of the 47404 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 47404 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 1,519 -8.98% 1,149 +4.1% 1,343 1,154
10 to 19 968 +42.75% 1,099 +21.78% 1,433 1,277
20 to 29 3,611 -12.51% 3,418 -16.96% 3,064 2,842
30 to 39 1,664 +9.78% 1,727 +8.39% 1,826 1,838
40 to 49 1,043 +11.83% 968 +13.04% 1,158 1,093
50 to 59 1,183 +8.57% 1,390 -12.07% 1,283 1,216
60 to 69 1,074 -6.69% 1,039 +27.98% 987 1,357
70+ 691 +48.82% 766 +24.76% 1,075 964

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47404 zip code is $47,121.00.

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 47404.

  • Under 25
    $14,972.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,443.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,610.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,985.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47404 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 47404, 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 47404 is currently $64,901.00.

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.

3.57% of households in 47404 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 47404 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47404 is $29,147.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47404 by the total population of 47404.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47404 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47404 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
    23.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47404 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47404 zip over the age of 16 is 20,066.

Of those people, a total of 67.60% 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 47404 is 64.30%.

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 47404 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,363 49.30% 29.80%
20 to 24 years 3,618 63.80% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 2,288 90.20% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 1,979 88.90% 1.40%
35 to 44 years 2,915 83.90% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,155 79.60% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 1,365 80.70% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,220 63.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,240 30.80% 1.40%
75 years and over 923 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47404. 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 17,533 67.90% 4.30%
Black or African American 877 81.00% 14.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 872 51.80% 4.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 78 62.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 706 64.20% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 551 81.90% 1.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,201 67.60% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47404 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 47404 is 12,906, with median earnings of $34,681.00.

Women in 47404 are earning approximately 81.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,906 $34,681.00
Male 6,495 $39,205.00
Female 6,411 $31,943.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47404 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 1,170 $51,806.00
Business and Financial 406 $49,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 496 $68,135.00
Architecture and Engineering 309 $78,352.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 392 $37,333.00
Community and Social Service 452 $34,318.00
Legal 24 $76,429.00
Educational and Library 1,058 $29,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 389 $11,964.00
Healthcare Practitioners 627 $51,639.00
Healthcare Support 487 $21,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $33,182.00
Law Enforcement 109 $50,938.00
Food Preparation and Serving 900 $14,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 479 $17,253.00
Personal Care and Service 186 $25,192.00
Sales 1,124 $22,290.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,777 $36,425.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 504 $50,245.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 254 $54,457.00
Production 870 $30,754.00
Transportation and Material Moving 431 $20,179.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47404 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 47404.

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 576 $79,083.00 594 $43,622.00
Business and Financial 185 $56,302.00 221 $45,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 355 $44,979.00 141 $69,926.00
Architecture and Engineering 230 $83,152.00 79 $35,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 150 $45,982.00 242 $22,198.00
Community and Social Service 204 $7,257.00 248 $48,889.00
Legal 24 $76,429.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 444 $28,125.00 614 $32,658.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 176 $35,278.00 213 $10,450.00
Healthcare Practitioners 118 $54,615.00 509 $50,134.00
Healthcare Support 77 $25,545.00 410 $17,094.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $34,091.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 109 $50,938.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 509 $20,288.00 391 $11,911.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 341 $17,224.00 138 $17,600.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $16,786.00 136 $25,714.00
Sales 414 $39,375.00 710 $21,710.00
Office and Administrative Support 755 $43,173.00 1,022 $33,665.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 504 $50,245.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 248 $54,706.00 6 $0.00
Production 410 $27,841.00 460 $33,511.00
Transportation and Material Moving 282 $50,234.00 149 $14,572.00

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 10,798 households in 47404, with an average household size of 2.17 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 5,471 families living in the 47404 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 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 47404:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,002 285 1,184 5,327
Average Household Size 2.85 2.97 2.97 1.44
Total Families 4,002 285 1,184 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.29 2.73 0

Poverty

Of the 5,471 families living in 47404, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47404:

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 11,805 housing units in 47404.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,798 91.47%
Vacant 1,007 8.53%

39.87% of the total 11,805 housing units in 47404 are rental units. This is approximately 4,707 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,918 are occupied by the owner - or 50.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47404 is $993.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47404 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
    173
  • Less than $500
    264
  • $500 to $999
    2,134
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,548
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    457
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    224
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    55
  • $3,000 or more
    25

Property Value

The median value of a property in 47404 is $179,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47404 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    680
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    399
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    939
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,424
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,531
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    788
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    138
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47404. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47404 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,080
  • 1940 to 1949
    369
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,099
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,615
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,552
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,171
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,812
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,726
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,316
  • 2014 or later
    65

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 47404 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    851
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,248
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,835
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,864

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47404 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47404 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47404.

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
    246
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,693
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,264
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,369
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,462
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    326
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    403
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    160
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    136
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    185
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    449
  • 90 or more minutes
    265

Summary

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