66615 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66615, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66615 is a zip code in Shawnee County and Wabaunsee County, Kansas, which covers Dover, Mission, Topeka, and Maple Hill, with a total population of 3,256 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 66615 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66615.

The estimated population of people living in 66615 is 3,256, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66615 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,256
+6.72%
-7.89%
2020
3,051
 -13.67% -
2019
3,534
+8.34%
-
2018
3,262
 -7.72% -
2017
3,535
 - -

Population of 66615 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66615 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
83%
74%
 +12.16%
Black/African American
1.5%
3.9%
 -61.54%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.5%
15.1%
 -50.33%
Asian
2%
4.7%
 -57.45%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
6%
2.3%
 +160.87%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66615 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 66615 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66615 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66615 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 -3.96% 37.5 -9.2% 45.3 -1.31%
2020 42.9 +9.16% 41.3 +5.63% 45.9 +16.5%
2019 39.3 -2.72% 39.1 0% 39.4 -12.44%
2018 40.4 +3.06% 39.1 +6.54% 45 +10.84%
2017 39.2 - 36.7 - 40.6 -

The median age of the 66615 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 66615 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 9 259 -5.16% 200 +25.66% 172 241
10 to 19 380 -38.04% 120 +36.31% 219 168
20 to 29 221 +17.46% 170 -23.71% 256 129
30 to 39 224 +8.65% 242 -6.3% 225 189
40 to 49 190 6.26% 175 70.37% 183 168
50 to 59 238 -24.19% 206 -41.88% 168 122
60 to 69 199 +18.4% 176 +43.75% 226 253
70+ 268 -2.28% 267 +6.15% 260 277

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66615 zip code is $88,705.00.

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 66615.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,348.00
  • 45 to 64
    $135,066.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,605.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66615 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 66615, 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 66615 is currently $125,085.00.

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.

8.78% of households in 66615 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 66615 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66615 is $55,893.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66615 by the total population of 66615.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66615 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66615 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
    22.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66615 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66615 zip over the age of 16 is 2,645.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% 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 66615 is 59.40%.

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 66615 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 189 43.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 221 71.90% 10.70%
25 to 29 years 164 84.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 166 99.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 308 99.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 418 85.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 163 79.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 260 46.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 422 27.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 334 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66615. 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 2,361 58.90% 1.20%
Black or African American 38 23.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 65 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 168 70.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 124 41.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,246 59.60% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66615 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 66615 is 1,570, with median earnings of $52,879.00.

Women in 66615 are earning approximately 74.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,570 $52,879.00
Male 949 $59,101.00
Female 621 $44,275.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66615 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 179 $45,823.00
Business and Financial 122 $100,305.00
Computer and Mathematical 113 $106,229.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $45,000.00
Legal 57 $0.00
Educational and Library 58 $52,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 143 $168,341.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 76 $30,637.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $33,378.00
Sales 235 $44,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 145 $40,650.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $10,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $0.00
Production 94 $58,846.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66615 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 66615.

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 75 $55,809.00 104 $45,488.00
Business and Financial 92 $100,854.00 30 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $106,792.00 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 18 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 57 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 47 $48,854.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $169,461.00 52 $48,409.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $0.00 14 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $12,250.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 44 $33,026.00
Sales 162 $88,629.00 73 $2,499.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $29,408.00 82 $43,621.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $10,833.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 70 $59,615.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $0.00 0 $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 1,423 households in 66615, 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 798 families living in the 66615 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 66615:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 731 4 63 625
Average Household Size 3.04 2.5 3.52 1.08
Total Families 731 4 63 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.25 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 798 families living in 66615, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66615:

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 1,527 housing units in 66615.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,423 93.19%
Vacant 104 6.81%

31.24% of the total 1,527 housing units in 66615 are rental units. This is approximately 477 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 946 are occupied by the owner - or 61.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66615 is $1,102.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66615 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    109
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    332
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $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 66615 is $243,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66615 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    49
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    76
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    240
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    154
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    269
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    62
  • $1,000,000 or more
    57

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66615. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66615 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    31
  • 1940 to 1949
    2
  • 1950 to 1959
    30
  • 1960 to 1969
    96
  • 1970 to 1979
    87
  • 1980 to 1989
    137
  • 1990 to 1999
    349
  • 2000 to 2009
    641
  • 2010 to 2013
    154
  • 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 66615 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    96
  • 1 vehicle available
    383
  • 2 vehicles available
    539
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    405

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66615 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66615 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66615.

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
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    80
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    463
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    484
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    181
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    107
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    64
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    31
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 66615 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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