47971 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47971, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47971 is a zip code in Benton County, Indiana, which covers Bolivar, Center, Grant, Oak Grove, and Pine, with a total population of 1,994 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 47971 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47971.

The estimated population of people living in 47971 is 1,994, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47971 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,994
+8.43%
+8.31%
2020
1,839
 -6.03% -
2019
1,957
 -0.2% -
2018
1,961
+6.52%
-
2017
1,841
 - -

Population of 47971 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47971 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
94.1%
95.4%
 -1.36%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.7%
3.6%
 +30.56%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47971 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 47971 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47971 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47971 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 -15.33% 36.7 -21.24% 38.3 -13.93%
2020 45 +11.11% 46.6 +16.21% 44.5 +5.7%
2019 40.5 +0.5% 40.1 +4.43% 42.1 +0.72%
2018 40.3 -4.28% 38.4 -5.42% 41.8 -1.88%
2017 42.1 - 40.6 - 42.6 -

The median age of the 47971 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 47971 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 9 163 1.07% 65 +70.41% 118 119
10 to 19 125 -0.29% 123 +32.77% 121 152
20 to 29 97 +60.59% 90 +47.94% 161 132
30 to 39 87 +14.85% 120 +36.26% 95 158
40 to 49 138 -41.06% 143 -28.61% 82 105
50 to 59 166 -4.2% 112 +28.25% 150 140
60 to 69 87 +7.31% 95 +54.45% 93 150
70+ 104 1.27% 126 -5.13% 100 118

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47971 zip code is $46,250.00.

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 47971.

  • Under 25
    $29,833.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,653.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,071.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47971 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 47971, 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 47971 is currently $59,908.00.

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.

2.23% of households in 47971 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 47971 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47971 is $23,526.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47971 by the total population of 47971.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47971 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47971 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
    2.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47971 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47971 zip over the age of 16 is 1,572.

Of those people, a total of 56.40% 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 47971 is 52.90%.

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 47971 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 88 18.20% 31.30%
20 to 24 years 155 61.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 138 89.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 100 100.00% 1.00%
35 to 44 years 249 77.10% 12.00%
45 to 54 years 212 83.50% 7.30%
55 to 59 years 169 52.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 147 42.20% 21.00%
65 to 74 years 127 22.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 187 1.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47971. 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 1,536 56.50% 6.30%
Black or African American 12 58.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 28.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 52.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 53 45.30% 4.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,499 56.60% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47971 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 47971 is 831, with median earnings of $28,690.00.

Women in 47971 are earning approximately 70.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 831 $28,690.00
Male 428 $35,972.00
Female 403 $25,464.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47971 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 55 $70,759.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $46,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $39,896.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $22,083.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $8,977.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $22,961.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $32,917.00
Sales 95 $25,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 97 $29,107.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $31,771.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $38,333.00
Production 143 $26,845.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $40,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47971 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 47971.

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 46 $70,446.00 9 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 34 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 18 $22,083.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $10,000.00 26 $8,977.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $23,487.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 20 $32,917.00
Sales 18 $22,000.00 77 $25,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $9,583.00 72 $30,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $31,771.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $38,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 86 $29,355.00 57 $23,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $45,781.00 9 $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 719 households in 47971, with an average household size of 2.72 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 478 families living in the 47971 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 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 47971:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 309 52 117 241
Average Household Size 3.46 2.56 3.27 1.53
Total Families 309 52 117 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.46 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 478 families living in 47971, 14.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47971:

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 795 housing units in 47971.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 719 90.44%
Vacant 76 9.56%

15.09% of the total 795 housing units in 47971 are rental units. This is approximately 120 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 595 are occupied by the owner - or 74.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47971 is $616.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47971 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
    4
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    71
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    12
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 47971 is $99,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47971 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    64
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    235
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    163
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    76
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    31
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    17
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47971. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47971 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    362
  • 1940 to 1949
    22
  • 1950 to 1959
    89
  • 1960 to 1969
    47
  • 1970 to 1979
    135
  • 1980 to 1989
    26
  • 1990 to 1999
    59
  • 2000 to 2009
    47
  • 2010 to 2013
    8
  • 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 47971 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    27
  • 1 vehicle available
    244
  • 2 vehicles available
    254
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    194

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47971 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47971 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47971.

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
    44
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    110
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    113
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    90
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    87
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    42
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    131
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    62
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    62
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    31
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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