47978 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47978, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47978 is a zip code in Jasper County, Newton County, and White County, Indiana, which covers Barkley, Gillam, Hanging Grove, Jordan, Marion, Milroy, Newton, Union, Walker, Jackson, and Monon, with a total population of 10,878 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 47978 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47978.

The estimated population of people living in 47978 is 10,878, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47978 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,878
 -3% -7.44%
2020
11,214
 -2.61% -
2019
11,515
+1.69%
-
2018
11,324
 -3.65% -
2017
11,753
 - -

Population of 47978 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47978 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
87.9%
91.2%
 -3.62%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.7%
 -23.53%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.6%
5.9%
 +28.81%
Asian
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
0.8%
 +262.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47978 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 47978 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47978 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47978 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 +3.46% 37 +2.78% 39.8 -0.25%
2020 37.6 -4.08% 36 -7.69% 39.9 +1.27%
2019 39.2 +0.77% 39 -0.51% 39.4 +2.07%
2018 38.9 +0.78% 39.2 +1.55% 38.6 0%
2017 38.6 - 38.6 - 38.6 -

The median age of the 47978 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 47978 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 9 973 -47.06% 670 -13.26% 561 578
10 to 19 714 -6.56% 924 +7.68% 665 989
20 to 29 661 +10.92% 669 -8.93% 732 594
30 to 39 729 +3.41% 749 -9.18% 747 677
40 to 49 840 -28.32% 649 +16.97% 624 763
50 to 59 834 1.45% 767 -27.69% 812 569
60 to 69 721 -10.53% 637 +8.17% 645 669
70+ 467 -5.57% 749 +13.28% 432 821

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47978 zip code is $60,522.00.

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 47978.

  • Under 25
    $27,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,583.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,152.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,222.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47978 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 47978, 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 47978 is currently $68,228.00.

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.

2.16% of households in 47978 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 47978 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47978 is $27,639.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47978 by the total population of 47978.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47978 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47978 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
    5.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47978 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47978 zip over the age of 16 is 8,812.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% 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 47978 is 61.60%.

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 47978 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 727 40.90% 2.00%
20 to 24 years 750 72.00% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 576 89.10% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 792 81.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,341 75.80% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 1,378 77.90% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 681 78.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 662 72.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,191 31.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 714 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47978. 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 8,028 62.30% 2.10%
Black or African American 136 69.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 34 35.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 255 52.90% 11.10%
Two or more races 359 85.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 599 72.80% 4.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,862 62.10% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47978 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 47978 is 5,431, with median earnings of $37,734.00.

Women in 47978 are earning approximately 60.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,431 $37,734.00
Male 2,894 $46,010.00
Female 2,537 $27,761.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47978 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 483 $54,238.00
Business and Financial 219 $40,647.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $39,205.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $73,194.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $52,708.00
Community and Social Service 112 $38,720.00
Legal 48 $162,931.00
Educational and Library 298 $30,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $52,778.00
Healthcare Practitioners 241 $56,033.00
Healthcare Support 107 $17,132.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $72,159.00
Law Enforcement 34 $43,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 426 $10,024.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 158 $13,482.00
Personal Care and Service 184 $7,336.00
Sales 413 $36,960.00
Office and Administrative Support 684 $37,404.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $46,875.00
Construction and Extraction 417 $52,550.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $51,289.00
Production 469 $34,620.00
Transportation and Material Moving 311 $32,639.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47978 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 47978.

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 323 $54,177.00 160 $55,179.00
Business and Financial 39 $53,068.00 180 $37,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $56,583.00 26 $34,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $74,028.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 112 $38,720.00
Legal 48 $162,931.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 62 $10,938.00 236 $30,982.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $99,107.00 175 $46,146.00
Healthcare Support 16 $0.00 91 $19,028.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 186 $4,618.00 240 $10,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $13,482.00 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 178 $7,434.00
Sales 174 $83,864.00 239 $19,850.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $42,969.00 560 $29,570.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $46,875.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 393 $53,750.00 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $51,289.00 0 $0.00
Production 362 $41,731.00 107 $21,811.00
Transportation and Material Moving 283 $43,309.00 28 $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 4,165 households in 47978, with an average household size of 2.45 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 2,644 families living in the 47978 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 47978:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,076 178 390 1,521
Average Household Size 3.2 3.22 3.37 1.09
Total Families 2,076 178 390 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.42 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 2,644 families living in 47978, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47978:

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 4,486 housing units in 47978.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,165 92.84%
Vacant 321 7.16%

23.90% of the total 4,486 housing units in 47978 are rental units. This is approximately 1,072 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,945 are occupied by the owner - or 65.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47978 is $812.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47978 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
    148
  • Less than $500
    90
  • $500 to $999
    796
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    186
  • $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 47978 is $138,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47978 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    782
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    830
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    722
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    358
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    141
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47978. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47978 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    937
  • 1940 to 1949
    420
  • 1950 to 1959
    492
  • 1960 to 1969
    310
  • 1970 to 1979
    744
  • 1980 to 1989
    382
  • 1990 to 1999
    766
  • 2000 to 2009
    331
  • 2010 to 2013
    104
  • 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 47978 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    120
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,475
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,535
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,035

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47978 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47978 that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47978.

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
    438
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,112
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    891
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    420
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    525
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    215
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    216
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    77
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    449
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    511
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47978 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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