50579 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 50579, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

50579 is a zip code in Calhoun County, Iowa, which covers Cedar, Center, Elm Grove, Garfield, Greenfield, Lake Creek, Logan, Sherman, and Twin Lakes, with a total population of 2,993 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 50579 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 50579.

The estimated population of people living in 50579 is 2,993, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 50579 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,993
+9.67%
+15.29%
2020
2,729
 -3.47% -
2019
2,827
+5.41%
-
2018
2,682
+3.31%
-
2017
2,596
 - -

Population of 50579 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 50579 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
92.5%
91.1%
 +1.54%
Black/African American
3.1%
4.2%
 -26.19%
Native
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
2.4%
 -25.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1%
 +100.00%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 50579 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 50579 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 50579 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 50579 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 -12.42% 36.9 -8.66% 48.5 -5.83%
2020 45.1 +1.81% 40.4 -2.18% 51.5 +1.38%
2019 44.3 -4.73% 41.3 -4.84% 50.8 -1.74%
2018 46.5 -2.31% 43.4 -2.47% 51.7 -3.54%
2017 47.6 - 44.5 - 53.6 -

The median age of the 50579 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 50579 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 87 +30.24% 86 +73.51% 108 161
10 to 19 151 +55.7% 86 +56.87% 247 128
20 to 29 211 +47.07% 77 +48.97% 309 100
30 to 39 232 +58.19% 72 +63.31% 362 119
40 to 49 227 -21.06% 138 +6.01% 177 144
50 to 59 296 -22.09% 162 -4.64% 230 154
60 to 69 214 -16.39% 210 -5.03% 176 193
70+ 127 +17.37% 220 +7.31% 149 236

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 50579 zip code is $49,815.00.

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 50579.

  • Under 25
    $49,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,643.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,646.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 50579 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 50579, 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 50579 is currently $68,157.00.

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.

4.47% of households in 50579 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 50579 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.53%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 50579 is $25,829.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 50579 by the total population of 50579.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 50579 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 50579 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
    8.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 50579 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 50579 zip over the age of 16 is 2,486.

Of those people, a total of 41.70% 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 50579 is 41.10%.

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 50579 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 137 36.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 203 60.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 206 43.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 218 43.10% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 444 50.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 331 65.30% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 193 54.90% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 180 31.70% 5.30%
65 to 74 years 273 18.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 301 9.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 50579. 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 2,314 44.00% 1.50%
Black or African American 79 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 66.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 12.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 71 15.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 49 12.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,290 44.20% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 50579 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 50579 is 1,021, with median earnings of $37,169.00.

Women in 50579 are earning approximately 84.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,021 $37,169.00
Male 548 $41,500.00
Female 473 $35,050.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 50579 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 137 $44,952.00
Business and Financial 17 $78,482.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $42,721.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 82 $20,278.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $58,542.00
Healthcare Support 110 $4,754.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $3,472.00
Law Enforcement 38 $60,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $15,625.00
Sales 77 $16,953.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $32,174.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $51,563.00
Construction and Extraction 36 $40,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $54,375.00
Production 56 $31,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $52,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 50579 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 50579.

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 74 $43,804.00 63 $177,765.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 31 $42,721.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $67,500.00 62 $12,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $62,083.00 72 $58,194.00
Healthcare Support 76 $4,057.00 34 $40,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $3,125.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $60,250.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 23 $7,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $2,499.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 20 $15,833.00
Sales 46 $28,333.00 31 $16,641.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $49,375.00 57 $31,685.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $41,875.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $50,000.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $62,750.00 2 $0.00
Production 44 $41,250.00 12 $6,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $55,833.00 3 $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 1,028 households in 50579, with an average household size of 2.34 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 649 families living in the 50579 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 50579:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 512 28 109 379
Average Household Size 2.95 3.71 3.59 1.06
Total Families 512 28 109 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.89 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 649 families living in 50579, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 50579:

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 1,292 housing units in 50579.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,028 79.57%
Vacant 264 20.43%

18.03% of the total 1,292 housing units in 50579 are rental units. This is approximately 233 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 786 are occupied by the owner - or 60.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 50579 is $651.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 50579 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
    9
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    136
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $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 50579 is $91,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 50579 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    126
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    284
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    86
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    103
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    73
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    73
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    41
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 50579. The chart below shows the number of properties in 50579 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    409
  • 1940 to 1949
    75
  • 1950 to 1959
    222
  • 1960 to 1969
    219
  • 1970 to 1979
    176
  • 1980 to 1989
    105
  • 1990 to 1999
    43
  • 2000 to 2009
    30
  • 2010 to 2013
    13
  • 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 50579 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    315
  • 2 vehicles available
    328
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    329

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 50579 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 50579 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 50579.

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
    164
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    194
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    141
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    68
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    65
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    60
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    121
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    81
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 50579 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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