47918 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47918, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47918 is a zip code in Fountain County, Tippecanoe County, and Warren County, Indiana, which covers Davis, Logan, Richland, Shawnee, Jackson, Wayne, Adams, Liberty, Medina, Pine, Warren, and Washington, with a total population of 5,313 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 47918 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47918.

The estimated population of people living in 47918 is 5,313, with a median age of 45.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47918 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,313
 -7.1% -8.68%
2020
5,719
+0.7%
-
2019
5,679
 -2.14% -
2018
5,803
 -0.26% -
2017
5,818
 - -

Population of 47918 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47918 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
93.3%
93.7%
 -0.43%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4%
5.3%
 -24.53%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.3%
 +533.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47918 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 47918 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47918 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47918 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.2 +2.96% 45.7 +5.3% 44.6 +1.36%
2020 43.9 -5.79% 43.4 -6.67% 44 -6.58%
2019 46.6 +5.91% 46.5 +4.73% 47.1 +8.28%
2018 44 +2.8% 44.4 +4.72% 43.5 +1.4%
2017 42.8 - 42.4 - 42.9 -

The median age of the 47918 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 47918 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 9 314 +8.49% 381 -20.32% 328 306
10 to 19 369 -20.49% 305 -15.9% 294 258
20 to 29 377 -15.91% 357 +25.28% 314 441
30 to 39 273 -14.63% 289 -30.22% 225 210
40 to 49 366 -35.24% 435 -21.89% 251 342
50 to 59 438 -7.69% 396 +31.97% 397 536
60 to 69 351 +24.44% 375 -7.96% 442 346
70+ 353 -25.57% 439 -16.85% 267 356

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47918 zip code is $57,245.00.

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 47918.

  • Under 25
    $62,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,786.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,643.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47918 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 47918, 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 47918 is currently $68,526.00.

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.

3.48% of households in 47918 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 47918 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47918 is $29,148.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47918 by the total population of 47918.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47918 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47918 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
    6.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47918 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47918 zip over the age of 16 is 4,337.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% 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 47918 is 61.10%.

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 47918 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 210 64.80% 10.30%
20 to 24 years 359 88.30% 6.00%
25 to 29 years 396 83.30% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 228 90.80% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 476 88.00% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 777 88.70% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 480 69.40% 20.10%
60 to 64 years 394 62.20% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 615 16.70% 8.70%
75 years and over 402 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47918. 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 4,202 64.20% 5.10%
Black or African American 36 52.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 50.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 81 75.30% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 126 95.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,109 63.60% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47918 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 47918 is 2,652, with median earnings of $40,571.00.

Women in 47918 are earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,652 $40,571.00
Male 1,278 $50,507.00
Female 1,374 $35,107.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47918 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 302 $53,592.00
Business and Financial 88 $39,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $57,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $36,563.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 145 $36,983.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 142 $44,018.00
Healthcare Support 50 $62,845.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $39,861.00
Food Preparation and Serving 97 $12,569.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $20,735.00
Personal Care and Service 137 $10,639.00
Sales 170 $9,672.00
Office and Administrative Support 227 $36,033.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $41,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 285 $51,292.00
Production 387 $54,617.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $28,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47918 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 47918.

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 178 $54,205.00 124 $53,316.00
Business and Financial 23 $44,464.00 65 $37,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $57,917.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $193,274.00 116 $36,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 128 $44,643.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 47 $62,974.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $39,861.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 97 $12,569.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $13,472.00 119 $21,544.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 137 $10,639.00
Sales 68 $10,000.00 102 $9,474.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $80,250.00 210 $35,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $41,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 203 $50,292.00 82 $85,566.00
Production 332 $54,847.00 55 $39,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $26,625.00 25 $78,906.00

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 2,212 households in 47918, with an average household size of 2.38 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 1,356 families living in the 47918 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 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 47918:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,043 81 232 856
Average Household Size 3.09 4.21 2.96 1.19
Total Families 1,043 81 232 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.83 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 1,356 families living in 47918, 10.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47918:

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 2,545 housing units in 47918.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,212 86.92%
Vacant 333 13.08%

21.14% of the total 2,545 housing units in 47918 are rental units. This is approximately 538 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,655 are occupied by the owner - or 65.03% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47918 is $721.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47918 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    125
  • $500 to $999
    312
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    75
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $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 47918 is $117,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47918 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    189
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    488
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    478
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    254
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    175
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    43
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47918. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47918 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    786
  • 1940 to 1949
    158
  • 1950 to 1959
    183
  • 1960 to 1969
    254
  • 1970 to 1979
    311
  • 1980 to 1989
    157
  • 1990 to 1999
    375
  • 2000 to 2009
    231
  • 2010 to 2013
    63
  • 2014 or later
    27

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 47918 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    76
  • 1 vehicle available
    656
  • 2 vehicles available
    851
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    629

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47918 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47918 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47918.

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
    296
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    344
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    186
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    186
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    169
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    65
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    233
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    168
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    317
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    382
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    32
  • 90 or more minutes
    44

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47918 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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