66701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66701 is a zip code in Bourbon County and Crawford County, Kansas, which covers Drywood, Fort Scott, Freedom, Marmaton, Mill Creek, Osage, Pawnee, Scott, Timberhill, Walnut, Lincoln, and Sherman, with a total population of 11,547 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 66701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66701.

The estimated population of people living in 66701 is 11,547, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,547
 -3.51% -7.07%
2020
11,967
 -2.5% -
2019
12,274
 -1.43% -
2018
12,452
+0.21%
-
2017
12,426
 - -

Population of 66701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66701 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
89.5%
89.8%
 -0.33%
Black/African American
3.1%
3.8%
 -18.42%
Native
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2.6%
 -11.54%
Asian
1%
1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
2%
 +110.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66701 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 66701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 0% 37.4 +0.54% 41.4 -0.96%
2020 39.2 +3.7% 37.2 +6.29% 41.8 +0.97%
2019 37.8 -0.26% 35 +0.86% 41.4 -0.24%
2018 37.9 -2.82% 34.7 -1.7% 41.5 -0.48%
2017 39 - 35.3 - 41.7 -

The median age of the 66701 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 66701 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 9 906 -5.27% 915 -22.32% 858 712
10 to 19 970 -25.68% 815 +5.66% 740 859
20 to 29 859 -18.99% 661 +0.34% 706 663
30 to 39 621 +4.58% 632 +13.61% 649 720
40 to 49 668 -2.71% 640 -20.69% 648 515
50 to 59 732 -25.67% 929 -36.1% 554 630
60 to 69 713 +3.4% 725 +16.73% 715 826
70+ 663 +1.13% 977 +10.55% 670 1,082

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66701 zip code is $47,002.00.

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 66701.

  • Under 25
    $31,080.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,969.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,292.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,100.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66701 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 66701, 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 66701 is currently $62,297.00.

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.

2.05% of households in 66701 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 66701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66701 is $26,243.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66701 by the total population of 66701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66701 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
    12.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66701 zip over the age of 16 is 9,063.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 66701 is 55.90%.

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 66701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 685 49.10% 9.20%
20 to 24 years 712 84.70% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 657 86.00% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 628 75.00% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 1,343 81.20% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 1,116 82.00% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 629 75.00% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 898 60.40% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,286 17.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,109 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66701. 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 8,314 58.50% 4.00%
Black or African American 302 31.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 113 50.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 320 77.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 149 52.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,189 58.40% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66701 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 66701 is 5,069, with median earnings of $31,128.00.

Women in 66701 are earning approximately 75.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,069 $31,128.00
Male 2,655 $34,662.00
Female 2,414 $25,980.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66701 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 423 $42,989.00
Business and Financial 267 $38,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $54,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $87,308.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $25,909.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 482 $37,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 215 $41,625.00
Healthcare Support 308 $20,777.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $14,861.00
Law Enforcement 29 $40,208.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $10,400.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $28,000.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $13,750.00
Sales 356 $23,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 596 $30,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $16,448.00
Construction and Extraction 272 $25,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $45,333.00
Production 603 $31,011.00
Transportation and Material Moving 164 $44,700.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66701 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 66701.

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 269 $42,212.00 154 $51,364.00
Business and Financial 46 $130,132.00 221 $33,711.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $87,308.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $16,111.00 20 $27,045.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 128 $45,109.00 354 $22,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 194 $41,250.00
Healthcare Support 41 $0.00 267 $20,464.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $37,054.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $13,696.00 142 $6,154.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 213 $38,750.00 37 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $4,625.00 50 $21,786.00
Sales 174 $34,091.00 182 $19,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $22,250.00 491 $30,111.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $16,448.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $27,222.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $45,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 421 $33,588.00 182 $20,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 164 $44,700.00 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 4,819 households in 66701, with an average household size of 2.32 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 3,017 families living in the 66701 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 66701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,428 125 464 1,802
Average Household Size 2.99 2.78 3.29 1.13
Total Families 2,428 125 464 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.46 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 3,017 families living in 66701, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66701:

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 5,517 housing units in 66701.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,819 87.35%
Vacant 698 12.65%

24.83% of the total 5,517 housing units in 66701 are rental units. This is approximately 1,370 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,310 are occupied by the owner - or 60.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66701 is $728.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66701 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
    139
  • Less than $500
    336
  • $500 to $999
    728
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    236
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    32
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    28

Property Value

The median value of a property in 66701 is $87,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    800
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,167
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    443
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    436
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    347
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    98
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,592
  • 1940 to 1949
    480
  • 1950 to 1959
    748
  • 1960 to 1969
    418
  • 1970 to 1979
    688
  • 1980 to 1989
    461
  • 1990 to 1999
    594
  • 2000 to 2009
    433
  • 2010 to 2013
    103
  • 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 66701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    206
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,442
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,802
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,369

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66701 that commute to work in a particular way.

19 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66701.

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
    501
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,090
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,084
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    540
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    366
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    97
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    245
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    57
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    214
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    249
  • 90 or more minutes
    105

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 66701 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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