40422 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40422, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40422 is a zip code in Boyle County and Lincoln County, Kentucky, which covers Danville CCD, Junction City CCD, Perryville CCD, and Stanford, with a total population of 25,455 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 40422 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40422.

The estimated population of people living in 40422 is 25,455, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40422 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,455
 -0.81% +1.87%
2020
25,662
+0.69%
-
2019
25,485
+0.87%
-
2018
25,265
+1.11%
-
2017
24,987
 - -

Population of 40422 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40422 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
82.1%
84%
 -2.26%
Black/African American
9.3%
8%
 +16.25%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
3.7%
 -2.70%
Asian
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
3.1%
 +6.45%
Other
0.8%
0.1%
 +700.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40422 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 40422 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40422 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40422 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 -1.79% 35.5 -1.93% 41.7 -2.11%
2020 39.1 0% 36.2 -0.28% 42.6 +1.43%
2019 39.1 -0.76% 36.3 -2.42% 42 +2.19%
2018 39.4 -0.76% 37.2 +1.09% 41.1 -3.07%
2017 39.7 - 36.8 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 40422 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 40422 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 1,302 +18.54% 1,303 -0.91% 1,560 1,285
10 to 19 1,873 +4.43% 1,783 +3.58% 1,948 1,835
20 to 29 1,920 +6.78% 1,636 +5.19% 2,048 1,714
30 to 39 1,521 +5.11% 1,237 -3.06% 1,597 1,197
40 to 49 1,596 -13.62% 1,450 -6.3% 1,388 1,356
50 to 59 1,660 +8.96% 1,635 +2.65% 1,809 1,670
60 to 69 1,416 -5.56% 1,701 -7.09% 1,336 1,547
70+ 1,118 +9.94% 1,836 +5.25% 1,231 1,934

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40422 zip code is $53,825.00.

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 40422.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,206.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,979.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,289.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40422 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 40422, 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 40422 is currently $72,891.00.

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.

3.50% of households in 40422 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 40422 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40422 is $27,831.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40422 by the total population of 40422.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40422 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40422 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
    16.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40422 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40422 zip over the age of 16 is 20,768.

Of those people, a total of 54.70% 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 40422 is 51.10%.

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 40422 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,941 38.80% 7.20%
20 to 24 years 2,205 61.50% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 1,557 71.50% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 1,430 80.50% 8.60%
35 to 44 years 2,655 66.00% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 3,021 74.10% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 1,911 68.00% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 1,276 56.30% 20.80%
65 to 74 years 2,877 27.30% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,895 10.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40422. 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 17,608 54.00% 6.40%
Black or African American 2,047 62.50% 8.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 83.30% 0.00%
Asian 222 46.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 400 44.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 467 58.70% 5.40%
Hispanic or Latino 546 56.20% 9.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,385 54.10% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40422 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 40422 is 10,603, with median earnings of $35,199.00.

Women in 40422 are earning approximately 62.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,603 $35,199.00
Male 5,170 $43,370.00
Female 5,433 $26,976.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40422 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 976 $58,049.00
Business and Financial 430 $51,286.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $40,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 293 $76,581.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $25,500.00
Community and Social Service 312 $42,143.00
Legal 94 $53,241.00
Educational and Library 694 $42,278.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 133 $18,380.00
Healthcare Practitioners 799 $63,313.00
Healthcare Support 194 $30,132.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $15,227.00
Law Enforcement 157 $34,879.00
Food Preparation and Serving 492 $11,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $36,375.00
Personal Care and Service 201 $7,188.00
Sales 1,012 $18,698.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,301 $24,601.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 332 $45,431.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 368 $43,125.00
Production 1,233 $35,126.00
Transportation and Material Moving 268 $33,047.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40422 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 40422.

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 400 $96,466.00 576 $50,903.00
Business and Financial 171 $53,482.00 259 $48,661.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $67,750.00 58 $19,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 257 $77,169.00 36 $68,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 43 $26,625.00
Community and Social Service 166 $73,333.00 146 $20,375.00
Legal 17 $0.00 77 $44,844.00
Educational and Library 212 $62,955.00 482 $33,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 103 $18,935.00 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 156 $128,571.00 643 $61,179.00
Healthcare Support 89 $31,523.00 105 $25,913.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $48,382.00 32 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 142 $34,891.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 152 $18,707.00 340 $9,437.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 238 $43,633.00 138 $20,234.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $12,708.00 116 $6,319.00
Sales 531 $21,550.00 481 $12,030.00
Office and Administrative Support 250 $46,793.00 1,051 $21,414.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 64 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 316 $46,121.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 368 $43,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 816 $38,507.00 417 $25,760.00
Transportation and Material Moving 217 $37,625.00 51 $31,094.00

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 9,389 households in 40422, with an average household size of 2.4 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 5,997 families living in the 40422 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 40422:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,298 480 1,219 3,392
Average Household Size 2.93 3.6 3.31 1.23
Total Families 4,298 480 1,219 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.99 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 5,997 families living in 40422, 9.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40422:

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 10,307 housing units in 40422.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,389 91.09%
Vacant 918 8.91%

30.52% of the total 10,307 housing units in 40422 are rental units. This is approximately 3,146 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,086 are occupied by the owner - or 59.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40422 is $736.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40422 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
    157
  • Less than $500
    418
  • $500 to $999
    2,215
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    435
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    33
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in 40422 is $174,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40422 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    461
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    716
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,403
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    999
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,472
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    772
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    228
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40422. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40422 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    961
  • 1940 to 1949
    285
  • 1950 to 1959
    875
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,273
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,147
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,543
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,353
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,375
  • 2010 to 2013
    486
  • 2014 or later
    9

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 40422 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    532
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,515
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,151
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,191

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40422 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40422 that commute to work in a particular way.

20 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40422.

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
    451
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,967
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,427
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,308
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    810
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    301
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    504
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    204
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    263
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    599
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    633
  • 90 or more minutes
    75

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 40422 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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