47809 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47809, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47809 is a zip code in Vigo County, Indiana, which covers Harrison, with a total population of 2,043 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 47809 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47809.

The estimated population of people living in 47809 is 2,043, with a median age of 19.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47809 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,043
 -12.13% -30.11%
2020
2,325
 -7.59% -
2019
2,516
 -7.6% -
2018
2,723
 -6.84% -
2017
2,923
 - -

Population of 47809 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47809 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
68.1%
72.9%
 -6.58%
Black/African American
21.2%
17.6%
 +20.45%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.4%
5.7%
 +12.28%
Asian
2.1%
1.9%
 +10.53%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.9%
 +21.05%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47809 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 47809 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47809 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47809 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 19.3 -0.52% 19.5 0% 19.2 -0.52%
2020 19.4 0% 19.5 0% 19.3 -0.52%
2019 19.4 -1.02% 19.5 -0.51% 19.4 -0.51%
2018 19.6 0% 19.6 -0.51% 19.5 -0.51%
2017 19.6 - 19.7 - 19.6 -

The median age of the 47809 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 47809 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
10 to 19 828 -11.69% 1,092 -36.26% 733 741
20 to 29 474 -44.91% 522 -57.33% 288 281

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47809 zip code is $0.00.

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.

The median household income for 47809 is not available and shows as $0. This is because there is no data from the latest ACS survey, and it can happen when the population is too small or the area too rural to get a representative sample.

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 47809.

The median income by age is not available for 47809.

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47809 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 47809, 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 47809 is currently $0.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 47809 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 47809 against other zip codes.

The income tiers for 47809 are not available.

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47809 is $8,811.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47809 by the total population of 47809.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47809 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47809 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.

The education levels for 47809 are not available.

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47809 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47809 zip over the age of 16 is 2,043.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% 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 47809 is 49.70%.

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 47809 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,474 49.30% 5.20%
20 to 24 years 569 57.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 0 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47809. 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 1,473 52.20% 4.90%
Black or African American 445 50.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 43 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 64 65.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 130 73.10% 12.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,391 51.20% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47809 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 47809 is 1,015, with median earnings of $5,681.00.

Women in 47809 are earning approximately 82.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,015 $5,681.00
Male 426 $6,398.00
Female 589 $5,279.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47809 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 12 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 88 $4,671.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $17,391.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $2,499.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $6,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 108 $8,889.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $3,977.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $5,795.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 163 $3,483.00
Office and Administrative Support 92 $5,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $4,700.00
Production 61 $8,299.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47809 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 47809.

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 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 88 $4,671.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $17,391.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 76 $5,875.00 22 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 28 $0.00 80 $9,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $5,833.00 73 $3,844.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 4 $0.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 7 $0.00 156 $3,456.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $10,938.00 67 $4,632.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $4,700.00 0 $0.00
Production 9 $0.00 52 $8,611.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 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 0 households in 47809, with an average household size of 0 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 0 families living in the 47809 zip code with an average family size of 0 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 47809:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 0 0 0 0
Average Household Size 0 0 0 0
Total Families 0 0 0 0
Average Household Size 0 0 0 0

Poverty

Of the 0 families living in 47809, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47809:

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 0 housing units in 47809.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 0 0.00%
Vacant 0 0.00%

0.00% of the total 0 housing units in 47809 are rental units. This is approximately 0 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 0 are occupied by the owner - or 0.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47809 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47809 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.

Property Value

The median value of a property in 47809 is $0.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47809 that fall into a particular value range.

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47809. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47809 that fall into a particular age range.

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 47809 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47809 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47809 that commute to work in a particular way.

9.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47809.

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
    108
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    287
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    282
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    91
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    24
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    8
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    41
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47809 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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