66502 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66502, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66502 is a zip code in Geary County, Pottawatomie County, Riley County, and Wabaunsee County, Kansas, which covers Jackson, Wingfield, Blue, Green, Manhattan, Pottawatomie, St. George, Ashland, Grant, Manhattan, Ogden, Zeandale, and Wabaunsee, with a total population of 44,789 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 66502 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66502.

The estimated population of people living in 66502 is 44,789, with a median age of 25.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66502 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
44,789
+1.71%
-0.62%
2020
44,036
 -2.98% -
2019
45,390
 -0.67% -
2018
45,697
+1.39%
-
2017
45,070
 - -

Population of 66502 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66502 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
78.5%
78.8%
 -0.38%
Black/African American
5.2%
5.4%
 -3.70%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
7.4%
7.4%
 0.00%
Asian
4.5%
5.4%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
2.3%
 +69.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66502 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 66502 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66502 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66502 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 25.1 +1.21% 25 +1.63% 25.2 0%
2020 24.8 -1.2% 24.6 -0.4% 25.2 -2.7%
2019 25.1 -0.4% 24.7 -0.4% 25.9 -0.77%
2018 25.2 -0.79% 24.8 -1.2% 26.1 +1.16%
2017 25.4 - 25.1 - 25.8 -

The median age of the 66502 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 66502 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 2,086 +1.13% 1,976 +5.01% 2,095 2,067
10 to 19 2,289 +27.4% 2,236 +17.36% 2,971 2,647
20 to 29 9,952 -10.46% 8,574 -11.58% 8,932 7,620
30 to 39 3,012 +12.29% 2,875 +7.91% 3,386 3,025
40 to 49 1,563 +9.2% 1,456 +2.54% 1,673 1,480
50 to 59 1,879 -18.6% 1,975 -16.33% 1,535 1,660
60 to 69 1,235 +24.54% 1,250 +24% 1,554 1,576
70+ 1,157 -6.09% 1,555 -4.35% 1,082 1,486

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66502 zip code is $48,238.00.

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 66502.

  • Under 25
    $25,327.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,431.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,270.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,909.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66502 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 66502, 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 66502 is currently $63,506.00.

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.

2.44% of households in 66502 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 66502 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66502 is $26,614.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66502 by the total population of 66502.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66502 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66502 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
    20.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66502 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66502 zip over the age of 16 is 38,019.

Of those people, a total of 71.50% 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 66502 is 67.50%.

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 66502 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,010 48.60% 14.50%
20 to 24 years 12,543 75.00% 3.70%
25 to 29 years 4,009 83.40% 3.40%
30 to 34 years 3,387 88.30% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 4,537 89.80% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 3,198 84.50% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 1,637 76.40% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 1,777 53.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,421 37.80% 1.50%
75 years and over 1,500 7.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66502. 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 31,834 71.90% 4.60%
Black or African American 1,857 61.10% 8.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 362 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,819 71.00% 0.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 0.00% 0.00%
Other 430 77.20% 7.50%
Two or more races 1,700 70.60% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,472 74.60% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 30,656 71.70% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66502 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 66502 is 25,673, with median earnings of $22,339.00.

Women in 66502 are earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,673 $22,339.00
Male 13,313 $27,627.00
Female 12,360 $18,097.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66502 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 1,612 $68,000.00
Business and Financial 1,342 $42,407.00
Computer and Mathematical 674 $37,738.00
Architecture and Engineering 843 $40,547.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 654 $25,778.00
Community and Social Service 481 $37,220.00
Legal 70 $54,231.00
Educational and Library 3,428 $19,701.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 718 $26,471.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,035 $44,861.00
Healthcare Support 913 $19,194.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 252 $34,201.00
Law Enforcement 96 $38,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,344 $10,180.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,118 $12,620.00
Personal Care and Service 750 $9,223.00
Sales 2,284 $18,382.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,044 $22,200.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 166 $4,432.00
Construction and Extraction 1,192 $35,697.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 592 $34,167.00
Production 794 $27,561.00
Transportation and Material Moving 518 $15,390.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66502 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 66502.

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 947 $66,028.00 665 $70,010.00
Business and Financial 636 $44,891.00 706 $36,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 605 $37,679.00 69 $40,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 610 $50,227.00 233 $10,828.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 377 $30,956.00 277 $21,188.00
Community and Social Service 226 $44,667.00 255 $36,793.00
Legal 22 $0.00 48 $52,000.00
Educational and Library 1,459 $25,138.00 1,969 $17,345.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 406 $41,724.00 312 $9,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 265 $68,387.00 770 $41,771.00
Healthcare Support 192 $18,574.00 721 $21,745.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 213 $33,872.00 39 $38,319.00
Law Enforcement 93 $38,583.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,137 $10,506.00 1,207 $9,630.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 628 $13,486.00 490 $11,232.00
Personal Care and Service 178 $8,000.00 572 $12,791.00
Sales 1,313 $27,216.00 971 $13,121.00
Office and Administrative Support 815 $12,360.00 2,229 $25,974.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $3,237.00 87 $6,458.00
Construction and Extraction 1,103 $36,609.00 89 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 592 $34,167.00 0 $0.00
Production 552 $32,222.00 242 $16,221.00
Transportation and Material Moving 275 $15,052.00 243 $15,452.00

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 17,645 households in 66502, with an average household size of 2.4 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 7,631 families living in the 66502 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 66502:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,597 626 1,408 10,014
Average Household Size 3.05 3.32 3.33 1.85
Total Families 5,597 626 1,408 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.81 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 7,631 families living in 66502, 14.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66502:

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 20,218 housing units in 66502.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,645 87.27%
Vacant 2,573 12.73%

49.14% of the total 20,218 housing units in 66502 are rental units. This is approximately 9,936 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,539 are occupied by the owner - or 37.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66502 is $888.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66502 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
    170
  • Less than $500
    567
  • $500 to $999
    5,626
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,614
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    920
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    178
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    31
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 66502 is $196,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66502 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    880
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    187
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,095
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,705
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,811
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    739
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    94
  • $1,000,000 or more
    28

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66502. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66502 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,929
  • 1940 to 1949
    932
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,442
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,916
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,533
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,140
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,537
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,032
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,741
  • 2014 or later
    16

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 66502 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,306
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,701
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,071
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,567

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66502 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66502 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66502.

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
    1,098
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    6,322
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    7,023
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,355
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,900
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    879
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,192
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    300
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    270
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    460
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    572
  • 90 or more minutes
    333

Summary

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