40437 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40437, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40437 is a zip code in Casey County and Lincoln County, Kentucky, which covers Dividing Ridge CCD, Liberty CCD, Middleburg CCD, Hustonville CCD, and Waynesburg, with a total population of 5,049 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 40437 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40437.

The estimated population of people living in 40437 is 5,049, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40437 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,049
 -12.13% -7.34%
2020
5,746
+5.26%
-
2019
5,459
+1.21%
-
2018
5,394
 -1.01% -
2017
5,449
 - -

Population of 40437 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40437 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
97%
94.2%
 +2.97%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
2.9%
 -89.66%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2.4%
 -33.33%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40437 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 40437 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40437 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40437 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 +1.37% 44.9 +0.9% 43.9 +4.52%
2020 43.9 -1.35% 44.5 -1.33% 42 -3.67%
2019 44.5 +6.21% 45.1 +10.81% 43.6 +2.59%
2018 41.9 +3.97% 40.7 +4.63% 42.5 +2.41%
2017 40.3 - 38.9 - 41.5 -

The median age of the 40437 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 40437 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 9 448 -70.38% 345 -11.85% 190 301
10 to 19 313 1.92% 452 -15.79% 309 359
20 to 29 326 +7.52% 284 2.62% 344 278
30 to 39 296 +21.91% 254 6.56% 331 214
40 to 49 229 +34.55% 313 -4.92% 308 287
50 to 59 467 -10.2% 371 -16.9% 405 285
60 to 69 233 +54.07% 401 +8.02% 378 430
70+ 356 -18.75% 361 -3.79% 289 341

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40437 zip code is $49,104.00.

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 40437.

  • Under 25
    $53,359.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,205.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,015.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40437 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 40437, 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 40437 is currently $56,452.00.

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.

2.81% of households in 40437 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 40437 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40437 is $23,186.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40437 by the total population of 40437.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40437 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40437 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
    5.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    76.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40437 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40437 zip over the age of 16 is 4,176.

Of those people, a total of 56.00% 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 40437 is 51.60%.

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 40437 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 286 23.40% 4.50%
20 to 24 years 421 63.20% 24.10%
25 to 29 years 201 75.60% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 180 95.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 654 77.50% 18.10%
45 to 54 years 558 76.90% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 438 63.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 453 29.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 615 43.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 370 18.90% 2.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40437. 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 4,042 56.40% 8.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 45 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 80 8.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,042 56.40% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40437 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 40437 is 2,155, with median earnings of $32,088.00.

Women in 40437 are earning approximately 74.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,155 $32,088.00
Male 1,298 $35,605.00
Female 857 $26,446.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40437 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 143 $51,250.00
Business and Financial 50 $49,191.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $56,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $17,465.00
Healthcare Support 234 $25,786.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $38,672.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $16,343.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $24,333.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $2,499.00
Sales 128 $32,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $30,179.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $24,000.00
Construction and Extraction 173 $37,023.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 165 $60,172.00
Production 238 $40,290.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $39,620.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40437 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 40437.

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 108 $2,499.00 35 $75,938.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 36 $48,676.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $66,125.00 86 $54,389.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 110 $28,583.00 102 $16,290.00
Healthcare Support 61 $0.00 173 $21,576.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $38,672.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $11,979.00 100 $16,574.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $24,750.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 45 $2,499.00
Sales 117 $32,370.00 11 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 35 $52,569.00 88 $21,932.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 173 $37,023.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 165 $60,172.00 0 $0.00
Production 150 $31,563.00 88 $41,232.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $39,620.00 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 1,990 households in 40437, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,486 families living in the 40437 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 40437:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,135 178 173 504
Average Household Size 3.01 3.27 2.84 1.12
Total Families 1,135 178 173 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.69 2.67 0

Poverty

Of the 1,486 families living in 40437, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40437:

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 2,089 housing units in 40437.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,990 95.26%
Vacant 99 4.74%

11.49% of the total 2,089 housing units in 40437 are rental units. This is approximately 240 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,665 are occupied by the owner - or 79.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40437 is $672.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40437 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
    85
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    177
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3
  • $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 40437 is $111,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40437 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    308
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    413
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    411
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    84
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    317
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    88
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    44
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40437. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40437 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    286
  • 1940 to 1949
    38
  • 1950 to 1959
    81
  • 1960 to 1969
    248
  • 1970 to 1979
    169
  • 1980 to 1989
    360
  • 1990 to 1999
    394
  • 2000 to 2009
    399
  • 2010 to 2013
    114
  • 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 40437 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    575
  • 2 vehicles available
    647
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    739

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40437 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40437 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40437.

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
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    32
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    194
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    337
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    181
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    314
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    177
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    296
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    110
  • 90 or more minutes
    138

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 40437 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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