40202 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40202, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40202 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Kentucky, which covers Louisville Central CCD and Louisville West, with a total population of 7,444 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 40202 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40202.

The estimated population of people living in 40202 is 7,444, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40202 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,444
 -4.52% +9.04%
2020
7,796
+8.37%
-
2019
7,194
+0.25%
-
2018
7,176
+5.11%
-
2017
6,827
 - -

Population of 40202 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40202 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
44.1%
40.9%
 +7.82%
Black/African American
46%
52.7%
 -12.71%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
2.2%
 +63.64%
Asian
3.9%
1.3%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
3%
 -40.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40202 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 40202 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40202 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40202 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +1.84% 41 +0.74% 35.5 +4.11%
2020 38 +2.7% 40.7 +4.63% 34.1 +1.49%
2019 37 -1.33% 38.9 +1.3% 33.6 -3.45%
2018 37.5 +3.31% 38.4 +4.92% 34.8 0%
2017 36.3 - 36.6 - 34.8 -

The median age of the 40202 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 40202 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 9 211 -136.85% 218 -52.33% 13 113
10 to 19 159 +48.43% 184 +12.62% 244 194
20 to 29 1,041 +3.28% 843 -4.34% 1,071 787
30 to 39 825 +19.99% 401 +34.44% 979 550
40 to 49 578 +30.92% 440 +15.62% 748 459
50 to 59 576 +34.22% 284 +5.02% 785 298
60 to 69 466 +46.87% 359 -17.74% 606 293
70+ 98 +102.31% 144 -26.87% 210 94

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40202 zip code is $20,755.00.

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 40202.

  • Under 25
    $6,068.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,078.00
  • 45 to 64
    $10,174.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40202 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 40202, 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 40202 is currently $45,715.00.

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.

3.00% of households in 40202 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 40202 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    56.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40202 is $22,655.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40202 by the total population of 40202.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40202 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40202 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
    9.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40202 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40202 zip over the age of 16 is 7,154.

Of those people, a total of 31.40% 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 40202 is 28.50%.

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 40202 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 274 10.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 708 37.70% 28.50%
25 to 29 years 1,150 47.50% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 748 37.30% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 1,337 42.50% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 1,077 29.00% 12.80%
55 to 59 years 657 20.20% 16.50%
60 to 64 years 509 9.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 533 10.30% 41.80%
75 years and over 161 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40202. 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 3,309 36.00% 7.90%
Black or African American 3,211 22.10% 15.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 291 84.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 100.00% 0.00%
Other 87 12.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 219 38.40% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 257 43.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,242 35.20% 8.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40202 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 40202 is 2,038, with median earnings of $31,198.00.

Women in 40202 are earning approximately 88.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,038 $31,198.00
Male 898 $34,375.00
Female 1,140 $30,417.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40202 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 289 $135,399.00
Business and Financial 45 $48,021.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $87,639.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $31,500.00
Legal 50 $42,000.00
Educational and Library 97 $34,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $64,432.00
Healthcare Practitioners 154 $58,141.00
Healthcare Support 32 $22,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 234 $20,855.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $11,860.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $26,172.00
Sales 155 $33,850.00
Office and Administrative Support 289 $20,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $9,427.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00
Production 66 $25,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $5,455.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40202 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 40202.

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 92 $116,304.00 197 $135,636.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 34 $49,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 124 $87,917.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 30 $31,500.00
Legal 23 $0.00 27 $36,705.00
Educational and Library 61 $48,674.00 36 $13,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $61,125.00 127 $57,292.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $21,795.00 143 $20,020.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $0.00 50 $30,547.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 74 $38,409.00 81 $33,050.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $0.00 258 $20,568.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $9,427.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 32 $2,499.00 34 $31,912.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $0.00 3 $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 3,030 households in 40202, with an average household size of 1.33 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 541 families living in the 40202 zip code with an average family size of 2.3 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 40202:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 246 33 262 2,489
Average Household Size 2.1 2.09 2.6 1.11
Total Families 246 33 262 0
Average Household Size 2.1 2.09 2.51 0

Poverty

Of the 541 families living in 40202, 10.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40202:

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 4,103 housing units in 40202.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,030 73.85%
Vacant 1,073 26.15%

69.27% of the total 4,103 housing units in 40202 are rental units. This is approximately 2,842 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 188 are occupied by the owner - or 4.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40202 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40202 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
    1,492
  • $500 to $999
    564
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    651
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    120
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 40202 is $319,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40202 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    58
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    78
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40202. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40202 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,167
  • 1940 to 1949
    473
  • 1950 to 1959
    415
  • 1960 to 1969
    499
  • 1970 to 1979
    214
  • 1980 to 1989
    210
  • 1990 to 1999
    142
  • 2000 to 2009
    373
  • 2010 to 2013
    610
  • 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 40202 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,792
  • 1 vehicle available
    897
  • 2 vehicles available
    319
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    22

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40202 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40202 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40202.

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
    57
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    385
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    304
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    319
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    245
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    118
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    20
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    67
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    59
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 40202 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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