40444 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40444, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40444 is a zip code in Garrard County and Lincoln County, Kentucky, which covers Bryantsville CCD, Lancaster CCD, Paint Lick CCD, and Stanford, with a total population of 13,965 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 40444 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40444.

The estimated population of people living in 40444 is 13,965, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40444 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,965
 -5.21% -2.99%
2020
14,732
+1.15%
-
2019
14,565
+1.06%
-
2018
14,412
+0.11%
-
2017
14,396
 - -

Population of 40444 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40444 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
92.5%
93.5%
 -1.07%
Black/African American
2.9%
1.1%
 +163.64%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.7%
 -11.11%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.4%
 -41.67%
Other
0.7%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40444 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 40444 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40444 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40444 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 +0.23% 44 +1.38% 42.5 -1.39%
2020 43.2 +0.47% 43.4 +1.88% 43.1 -1.82%
2019 43 +0.47% 42.6 +1.19% 43.9 -1.35%
2018 42.8 +0.71% 42.1 +2.93% 44.5 -1.77%
2017 42.5 - 40.9 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 40444 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 40444 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 9 872 -19.13% 749 +6.26% 713 786
10 to 19 1,016 -12.42% 846 -0.2% 891 837
20 to 29 649 +0.86% 733 +10.47% 653 812
30 to 39 917 -11.72% 872 +4.91% 798 909
40 to 49 909 +12.64% 901 -7.01% 1,028 828
50 to 59 1,153 -18.34% 1,301 -18.36% 949 1,070
60 to 69 828 +13.71% 934 +18.17% 937 1,107
70+ 728 +4.27% 988 -10.01% 755 892

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40444 zip code is $57,518.00.

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 40444.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,912.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,867.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40444 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 40444, 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 40444 is currently $75,399.00.

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.

3.47% of households in 40444 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 40444 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40444 is $29,905.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40444 by the total population of 40444.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40444 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40444 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
    13.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40444 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40444 zip over the age of 16 is 11,299.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 40444 is 55.80%.

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 40444 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 561 22.50% 9.50%
20 to 24 years 606 67.80% 9.00%
25 to 29 years 859 83.40% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 899 76.10% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 1,601 85.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,028 75.30% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 1,054 70.80% 10.90%
60 to 64 years 1,105 57.10% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,523 20.40% 2.90%
75 years and over 1,063 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40444. 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 10,573 57.40% 4.30%
Black or African American 300 45.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 161 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 246 81.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 289 94.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,514 57.30% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40444 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 40444 is 6,304, with median earnings of $38,090.00.

Women in 40444 are earning approximately 76.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,304 $38,090.00
Male 3,394 $42,232.00
Female 2,910 $32,470.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40444 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 737 $41,855.00
Business and Financial 146 $56,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $85,078.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $56,786.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 91 $34,375.00
Legal 54 $197,891.00
Educational and Library 383 $44,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $36,818.00
Healthcare Practitioners 484 $63,030.00
Healthcare Support 261 $24,904.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $67,750.00
Law Enforcement 153 $36,439.00
Food Preparation and Serving 191 $11,199.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 234 $27,292.00
Personal Care and Service 194 $21,731.00
Sales 341 $19,277.00
Office and Administrative Support 934 $29,178.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 120 $16,475.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $52,237.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 339 $50,313.00
Production 652 $53,712.00
Transportation and Material Moving 229 $52,580.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40444 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 40444.

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 514 $41,508.00 223 $43,047.00
Business and Financial 60 $105,147.00 86 $53,017.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $85,078.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $56,786.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $26,875.00 38 $35,278.00
Legal 32 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $68,618.00 288 $25,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 21 $35,114.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $83,850.00 399 $54,233.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 261 $24,904.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $68,050.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 134 $0.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $11,094.00 135 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $32,071.00 60 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $20,385.00 142 $28,667.00
Sales 134 $42,813.00 207 $15,804.00
Office and Administrative Support 188 $25,962.00 746 $29,441.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 113 $16,332.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 328 $55,833.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 339 $50,313.00 0 $0.00
Production 477 $62,731.00 175 $43,512.00
Transportation and Material Moving 229 $52,580.00 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 5,425 households in 40444, with an average household size of 2.56 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 3,916 families living in the 40444 zip code with an average family size of 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 40444:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,024 209 683 1,509
Average Household Size 2.99 3.24 3.58 1.14
Total Families 3,024 209 683 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.81 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 3,916 families living in 40444, 11.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40444:

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 6,125 housing units in 40444.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,425 88.57%
Vacant 700 11.43%

12.82% of the total 6,125 housing units in 40444 are rental units. This is approximately 785 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,475 are occupied by the owner - or 73.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40444 is $734.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40444 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
    165
  • Less than $500
    108
  • $500 to $999
    607
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    22
  • $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 40444 is $159,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40444 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    348
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    991
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    672
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,107
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    792
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    451
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    114
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40444. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40444 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    703
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    348
  • 1960 to 1969
    723
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,032
  • 1980 to 1989
    531
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,188
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,077
  • 2010 to 2013
    307
  • 2014 or later
    147

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 40444 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    261
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,297
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,057
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,810

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40444 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40444 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40444.

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
    204
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    528
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    289
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    605
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    503
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    424
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    818
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    130
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    473
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    911
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    485
  • 90 or more minutes
    247

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 40444 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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