66720 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66720, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66720 is a zip code in Allen County, Neosho County, and Wilson County, Kansas, which covers Logan, Big Creek, Canville, Centerville, Chanute, Chetopa, Erie, Tioga, Colfax, and Pleasant Valley, with a total population of 10,844 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 66720 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66720.

The estimated population of people living in 66720 is 10,844, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66720 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,844
 -2.95% -4.72%
2020
11,174
 -2% -
2019
11,402
+0.34%
-
2018
11,363
 -0.16% -
2017
11,381
 - -

Population of 66720 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66720 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
88.5%
89.4%
 -1.01%
Black/African American
1.2%
1.3%
 -7.69%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
7.5%
5.9%
 +27.12%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
2.7%
 -11.11%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66720 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 66720 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66720 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66720 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 -3.28% 37.1 -6.08% 39 -1.76%
2020 39.6 +0.25% 39.5 +1.02% 39.7 -1%
2019 39.5 -0.75% 39.1 0% 40.1 -0.99%
2018 39.8 +1.27% 39.1 +2.09% 40.5 +1.25%
2017 39.3 - 38.3 - 40 -

The median age of the 66720 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 66720 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 9 786 -6.72% 729 -21.08% 726 584
10 to 19 820 +16.54% 946 +0.42% 954 949
20 to 29 522 -2.49% 569 1.75% 505 565
30 to 39 698 -12.27% 740 -2.94% 614 717
40 to 49 500 +22.68% 601 -3.34% 611 579
50 to 59 877 -44.64% 722 0.5% 542 718
60 to 69 567 +29.91% 817 -7.36% 752 754
70+ 637 -8.2% 850 -17.71% 583 691

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66720 zip code is $55,228.00.

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 66720.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,544.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,303.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66720 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 66720, 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 66720 is currently $66,970.00.

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.

3.22% of households in 66720 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 66720 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66720 is $27,962.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66720 by the total population of 66720.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66720 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66720 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
    8.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66720 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66720 zip over the age of 16 is 8,473.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% 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 66720 is 56.50%.

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 66720 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 842 27.80% 20.10%
20 to 24 years 529 75.20% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 541 85.80% 13.60%
30 to 34 years 607 75.00% 12.10%
35 to 44 years 1,292 81.80% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 1,221 79.80% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 661 81.80% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 714 51.30% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 1,266 38.70% 6.50%
75 years and over 800 14.40% 1.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66720. 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 8,035 60.30% 5.60%
Black or African American 124 41.10% 33.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 85.70% 0.00%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 38 52.60% 50.00%
Two or more races 256 64.50% 6.10%
Hispanic or Latino 532 63.50% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,562 60.00% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66720 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 66720 is 4,786, with median earnings of $34,306.00.

Women in 66720 are earning approximately 59.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,786 $34,306.00
Male 2,307 $45,047.00
Female 2,479 $26,680.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66720 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 295 $53,906.00
Business and Financial 257 $79,219.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $77,866.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $29,813.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 160 $29,963.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 256 $43,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $16,477.00
Healthcare Practitioners 327 $56,875.00
Healthcare Support 304 $26,067.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 300 $14,091.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 206 $18,421.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $41,107.00
Sales 509 $22,969.00
Office and Administrative Support 628 $25,811.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $49,375.00
Construction and Extraction 236 $59,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $53,009.00
Production 429 $38,352.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $60,156.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66720 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 66720.

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 166 $86,250.00 129 $46,705.00
Business and Financial 103 $69,688.00 154 $105,235.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $77,866.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $29,813.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $58,571.00 138 $29,559.00
Legal 7 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $47,981.00 211 $42,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 44 $67,609.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $110,714.00 259 $46,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 304 $26,067.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 100 $62,722.00 200 $7,708.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $31,838.00 105 $9,884.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $0.00 62 $31,250.00
Sales 224 $31,724.00 285 $19,141.00
Office and Administrative Support 211 $26,958.00 417 $24,901.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $49,375.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 219 $75,116.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $53,009.00 0 $0.00
Production 300 $43,269.00 129 $34,320.00
Transportation and Material Moving 129 $65,096.00 16 $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 4,255 households in 66720, with an average household size of 2.46 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 2,886 families living in the 66720 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 66720:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,058 250 578 1,369
Average Household Size 2.94 3.18 3.43 1.21
Total Families 2,058 250 578 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.63 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 2,886 families living in 66720, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66720:

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 4,904 housing units in 66720.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,255 86.77%
Vacant 649 13.23%

20.60% of the total 4,904 housing units in 66720 are rental units. This is approximately 1,010 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,097 are occupied by the owner - or 63.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66720 is $607.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66720 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
    148
  • Less than $500
    267
  • $500 to $999
    720
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $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 66720 is $85,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66720 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    810
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,127
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    377
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    367
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    345
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    54
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66720. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66720 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,663
  • 1940 to 1949
    442
  • 1950 to 1959
    893
  • 1960 to 1969
    524
  • 1970 to 1979
    446
  • 1980 to 1989
    245
  • 1990 to 1999
    241
  • 2000 to 2009
    327
  • 2010 to 2013
    123
  • 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 66720 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    168
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,482
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,557
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,048

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66720 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66720 that commute to work in a particular way.

16 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66720.

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
    465
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,458
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,031
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    451
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    240
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    135
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    321
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    60
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    77
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    57
  • 90 or more minutes
    119

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 66720 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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