50864 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 50864, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

50864 is a zip code in Adams County, Cass County, Montgomery County, Page County, and Taylor County, Iowa, which covers Douglas, Noble, East, Frankfort, Pilot Grove, Scott, Washington, Valley, and Nodaway, with a total population of 1,875 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 50864 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 50864.

The estimated population of people living in 50864 is 1,875, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 50864 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,875
+0.91%
-7.04%
2020
1,858
 -2.21% -
2019
1,900
 -6.22% -
2018
2,026
+0.45%
-
2017
2,017
 - -

Population of 50864 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 50864 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
92.3%
96.9%
 -4.75%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
1.3%
 -92.31%
Hispanic
4.2%
0.6%
 +600.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.1%
 +63.64%
Other
1.7%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 50864 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 50864 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 50864 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 50864 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 +2.75% 44.5 -0.22% 46 +9%
2020 43.7 +5.3% 44.6 +0.9% 42.2 +7.65%
2019 41.5 +1.47% 44.2 +0.45% 39.2 +5.09%
2018 40.9 -3.08% 44 +0.23% 37.3 -7.67%
2017 42.2 - 43.9 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 50864 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 50864 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 9 116 -29.14% 142 +19.15% 83 163
10 to 19 91 +7.67% 122 -49.11% 96 71
20 to 29 83 +43.24% 102 -16.19% 117 86
30 to 39 128 -0.27% 147 -15.5% 125 120
40 to 49 111 -20.07% 137 -78.01% 90 55
50 to 59 150 -36.92% 169 -13.22% 101 146
60 to 69 163 -25.51% 110 +31.77% 122 149
70+ 120 +43.61% 126 +37.79% 175 176

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 50864 zip code is $56,184.00.

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 50864.

  • Under 25
    $53,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,875.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,063.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 50864 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 50864, 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 50864 is currently $65,770.00.

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.

0.72% of households in 50864 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 50864 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 50864 is $29,639.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 50864 by the total population of 50864.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 50864 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 50864 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
    3.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 50864 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 50864 zip over the age of 16 is 1,485.

Of those people, a total of 64.80% 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 50864 is 62.80%.

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 50864 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 23 69.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 96 80.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 107 95.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 104 81.70% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 220 90.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 180 88.30% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 133 83.50% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 155 70.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 248 35.90% 6.70%
75 years and over 219 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 50864. 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 1,414 66.40% 3.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 19 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 50 42.00% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 39 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,414 66.40% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 50864 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 50864 is 933, with median earnings of $40,216.00.

Women in 50864 are earning approximately 65.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 933 $40,216.00
Male 499 $44,255.00
Female 434 $29,038.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 50864 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 100 $40,455.00
Business and Financial 40 $51,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $48,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $45,694.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $51,875.00
Healthcare Support 45 $12,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $19,286.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $3,571.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $20,000.00
Sales 57 $47,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 121 $35,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $30,577.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $44,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $44,125.00
Production 81 $42,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $31,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 50864 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 50864.

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 77 $40,781.00 23 $32,321.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 40 $51,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 18 $46,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 53 $52,292.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 45 $12,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 21 $18,036.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $2,499.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 44 $18,214.00
Sales 38 $48,958.00 19 $13,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $0.00 107 $35,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $30,577.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $44,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $44,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 62 $46,875.00 19 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 43 $55,750.00 11 $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 838 households in 50864, with an average household size of 2.2 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 491 families living in the 50864 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 50864:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 396 20 75 347
Average Household Size 2.9 2.7 3.33 1.13
Total Families 396 20 75 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.55 2.83 0

Poverty

Of the 491 families living in 50864, 16.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 50864:

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 912 housing units in 50864.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 838 91.89%
Vacant 74 8.11%

22.48% of the total 912 housing units in 50864 are rental units. This is approximately 205 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 616 are occupied by the owner - or 67.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 50864 is $712.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 50864 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    160
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $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 50864 is $90,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 50864 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    221
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    121
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    55
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    33
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 50864. The chart below shows the number of properties in 50864 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    350
  • 1940 to 1949
    70
  • 1950 to 1959
    75
  • 1960 to 1969
    52
  • 1970 to 1979
    120
  • 1980 to 1989
    112
  • 1990 to 1999
    64
  • 2000 to 2009
    69
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 50864 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    46
  • 1 vehicle available
    234
  • 2 vehicles available
    262
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    296

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 50864 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 50864 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 50864.

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
    111
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    76
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    83
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    102
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    187
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    30
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    131
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    36
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    46
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 50864 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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