66607 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66607, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66607 is a zip code in Shawnee County, Kansas, which covers Tecumseh, Topeka, and Topeka, with a total population of 9,374 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 66607 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66607.

The estimated population of people living in 66607 is 9,374, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66607 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,374
 -7.18% -8.53%
2020
10,099
+5.56%
-
2019
9,567
 -2.09% -
2018
9,771
 -4.65% -
2017
10,248
 - -

Population of 66607 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66607 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
30.9%
36.4%
 -15.11%
Black/African American
20.2%
23.8%
 -15.13%
Native
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
43.7%
30.9%
 +41.42%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
7.3%
 -38.36%
Other
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66607 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 66607 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66607 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66607 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 +2.5% 30.7 +6.6% 33.5 -0.59%
2020 32 +3.56% 28.8 -1.03% 33.7 +4.01%
2019 30.9 +0.98% 29.1 +1.39% 32.4 +0.62%
2018 30.6 -4.08% 28.7 -6.51% 32.2 -2.13%
2017 31.9 - 30.7 - 32.9 -

The median age of the 66607 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 66607 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 9 823 +29.24% 913 -24.71% 1,053 697
10 to 19 900 -49.55% 781 -41.83% 486 438
20 to 29 729 -7.17% 746 +39.34% 648 1,064
30 to 39 765 -7.11% 817 -6.19% 703 745
40 to 49 681 -52.96% 559 +22.93% 384 678
50 to 59 454 -22.77% 493 1.44% 327 474
60 to 69 346 +53.64% 428 -11.04% 569 379
70+ 259 +27.6% 554 -24% 301 428

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66607 zip code is $27,116.00.

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 66607.

  • Under 25
    $30,870.00
  • 25 to 44
    $29,485.00
  • 45 to 64
    $34,688.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,893.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66607 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 66607, 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 66607 is currently $37,948.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 66607 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 66607 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    45.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66607 is $14,899.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66607 by the total population of 66607.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66607 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66607 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
    2.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66607 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66607 zip over the age of 16 is 6,983.

Of those people, a total of 53.20% 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 66607 is 47.50%.

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 66607 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 283 54.80% 25.80%
20 to 24 years 828 65.50% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 884 50.80% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 900 69.40% 25.00%
35 to 44 years 1,098 50.00% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 929 72.00% 14.10%
55 to 59 years 384 52.60% 10.40%
60 to 64 years 568 62.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 881 19.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 228 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66607. 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 4,047 49.70% 7.20%
Black or African American 1,725 54.40% 26.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 74 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 519 82.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 618 54.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,470 66.50% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,498 40.80% 11.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66607 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 66607 is 3,318, with median earnings of $23,869.00.

Women in 66607 are earning approximately 51.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,318 $23,869.00
Male 1,805 $31,720.00
Female 1,513 $16,298.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66607 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 177 $33,201.00
Business and Financial 167 $22,372.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $47,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $67,563.00
Healthcare Support 135 $18,266.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $20,787.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 242 $30,508.00
Personal Care and Service 282 $10,244.00
Sales 239 $17,697.00
Office and Administrative Support 323 $31,741.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 385 $32,936.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $65,302.00
Production 365 $24,669.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $31,176.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66607 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 66607.

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 23 $54,306.00 154 $32,805.00
Business and Financial 149 $22,116.00 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $0.00 22 $46,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 39 $67,563.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 120 $17,661.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 158 $23,105.00 120 $18,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 153 $30,530.00 89 $22,404.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 251 $11,189.00
Sales 100 $35,714.00 139 $9,673.00
Office and Administrative Support 179 $55,958.00 144 $11,466.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 375 $32,746.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $65,302.00 0 $0.00
Production 233 $36,010.00 132 $21,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $31,838.00 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 3,251 households in 66607, with an average household size of 2.44 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 1,940 families living in the 66607 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 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 66607:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,210 136 594 1,311
Average Household Size 3.56 2.86 2.95 1.13
Total Families 1,210 136 594 0
Average Household Size 3.56 2.68 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 1,940 families living in 66607, 34.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66607:

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 3,597 housing units in 66607.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,251 90.38%
Vacant 346 9.62%

44.76% of the total 3,597 housing units in 66607 are rental units. This is approximately 1,610 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,522 are occupied by the owner - or 42.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66607 is $717.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66607 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    450
  • $500 to $999
    1,015
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    145
  • $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 66607 is $40,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66607 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    857
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    386
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    140
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    81
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    58
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66607. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66607 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    956
  • 1940 to 1949
    264
  • 1950 to 1959
    431
  • 1960 to 1969
    657
  • 1970 to 1979
    336
  • 1980 to 1989
    211
  • 1990 to 1999
    241
  • 2000 to 2009
    395
  • 2010 to 2013
    92
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 66607 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    658
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,477
  • 2 vehicles available
    571
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    545

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66607 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66607 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66607.

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
    272
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    232
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    751
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    669
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    482
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    48
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    296
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    30
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    88
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    179
  • 90 or more minutes
    36

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 66607 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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