66736 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 66736, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

66736 is a zip code in Elk County, Montgomery County, and Wilson County, Kansas, which covers Liberty, Louisburg, Cedar, Center, Clifton, Duck Creek, Fall River, Fredonia, Guilford, Neodesha, Prairie, Talleyrand, Verdigris, and Webster, with a total population of 3,619 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 66736 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 66736.

The estimated population of people living in 66736 is 3,619, with a median age of 48.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 66736 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,619
 -1.39% -6.05%
2020
3,670
 -2.63% -
2019
3,769
+1.05%
-
2018
3,730
 -3.17% -
2017
3,852
 - -

Population of 66736 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 66736 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
91.4%
90.2%
 +1.33%
Black/African American
0.4%
1%
 -60.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
3.3%
 +30.30%
Asian
0.1%
1.4%
 -92.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
3.8%
 -18.42%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 66736 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 66736 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 66736 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 66736 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.4 +0.83% 47.3 +9.24% 50.4 -1.95%
2020 48 +6.9% 43.3 +8.79% 51.4 +5.54%
2019 44.9 +1.35% 39.8 0% 48.7 -1.02%
2018 44.3 +3.99% 39.8 +4.46% 49.2 +4.24%
2017 42.6 - 38.1 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 66736 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 66736 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 9 338 -35.43% 192 +14.21% 228 216
10 to 19 233 -15.8% 229 -10.78% 193 203
20 to 29 217 -21.52% 190 -12.43% 170 162
30 to 39 249 -13.34% 216 -19.51% 216 175
40 to 49 219 -36.1% 204 -20.31% 149 149
50 to 59 225 -3.9% 230 2.62% 214 228
60 to 69 285 +15.7% 353 -31% 329 249
70+ 192 +42.31% 280 +51.69% 285 453

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 66736 zip code is $54,292.00.

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 66736.

  • Under 25
    $46,838.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,909.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,973.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,947.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 66736 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 66736, 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 66736 is currently $74,577.00.

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.

4.58% of households in 66736 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 66736 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.58%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 66736 is $32,919.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 66736 by the total population of 66736.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 66736 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 66736 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
    6.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 66736 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 66736 zip over the age of 16 is 2,965.

Of those people, a total of 55.80% 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 66736 is 54.40%.

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 66736 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 186 62.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 168 78.60% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 164 84.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 182 86.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 313 83.10% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 424 77.10% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 212 75.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 334 43.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 493 33.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 489 10.60% 9.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 66736. 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 2,801 56.90% 2.70%
Black or African American 13 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 4 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 25 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 113 48.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 116 56.00% 16.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,709 57.10% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 66736 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 66736 is 1,612, with median earnings of $32,500.00.

Women in 66736 are earning approximately 73.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,612 $32,500.00
Male 844 $38,889.00
Female 768 $28,603.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 66736 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 225 $42,981.00
Business and Financial 44 $68,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $50,000.00
Legal 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $18,977.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $53,281.00
Healthcare Support 29 $20,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 94 $15,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $18,977.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $28,000.00
Sales 111 $48,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 193 $30,764.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $20,391.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $34,643.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 93 $39,250.00
Production 228 $37,955.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $31,481.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 66736 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 66736.

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 183 $41,726.00 42 $52,045.00
Business and Financial 22 $0.00 22 $42,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 18 $50,000.00
Legal 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $50,625.00 90 $17,727.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 76 $54,063.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 29 $20,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $7,273.00 56 $20,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $24,250.00 65 $18,580.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 30 $28,000.00
Sales 51 $66,250.00 60 $4,141.00
Office and Administrative Support 16 $0.00 177 $30,764.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $20,625.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $34,643.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 93 $39,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 172 $35,000.00 56 $55,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 89 $32,176.00 15 $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 1,440 households in 66736, with an average household size of 2.45 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 941 families living in the 66736 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 66736:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 721 39 181 499
Average Household Size 2.89 2.59 3.49 1.42
Total Families 721 39 181 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.54 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 941 families living in 66736, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 66736:

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 1,822 housing units in 66736.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,440 79.03%
Vacant 382 20.97%

19.70% of the total 1,822 housing units in 66736 are rental units. This is approximately 359 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,052 are occupied by the owner - or 57.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 66736 is $718.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 66736 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
    29
  • Less than $500
    42
  • $500 to $999
    261
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    37
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    19

Property Value

The median value of a property in 66736 is $84,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 66736 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    264
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    400
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    159
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    78
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    86
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    15
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 66736. The chart below shows the number of properties in 66736 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    541
  • 1940 to 1949
    189
  • 1950 to 1959
    153
  • 1960 to 1969
    153
  • 1970 to 1979
    314
  • 1980 to 1989
    169
  • 1990 to 1999
    198
  • 2000 to 2009
    70
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 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 66736 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    76
  • 1 vehicle available
    418
  • 2 vehicles available
    442
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    504

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 66736 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 66736 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 66736.

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
    227
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    402
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    268
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    141
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    68
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    144
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    19
  • 90 or more minutes
    1

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 66736 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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