40447 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40447, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40447 is a zip code in Jackson County, Lee County, Owsley County, and Rockcastle County, Kentucky, which covers Annville CCD, McKee CCD, Sandgap CCD, Southwest Lee CCD, Sturgeon CCD, and Conway, with a total population of 7,516 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 40447 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40447.

The estimated population of people living in 40447 is 7,516, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40447 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,516
 -10.08% -1.97%
2020
8,359
+2.98%
-
2019
8,117
 -2.57% -
2018
8,331
+8.66%
-
2017
7,667
 - -

Population of 40447 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40447 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
96.4%
99.2%
 -2.82%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
0.7%
 +271.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40447 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 40447 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40447 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40447 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 +8.13% 42.3 +4.44% 46.5 +13.97%
2020 40.6 +0.25% 40.5 +0.25% 40.8 +0.25%
2019 40.5 +2.53% 40.4 +4.94% 40.7 +1.5%
2018 39.5 -5.95% 38.5 -7.45% 40.1 -6.31%
2017 42 - 41.6 - 42.8 -

The median age of the 40447 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 40447 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 9 508 -1.77% 406 -18.38% 472 289
10 to 19 469 -4.01% 408 +45.57% 437 545
20 to 29 460 0.059999999999999% 526 -57.14% 441 259
30 to 39 355 -6.82% 465 -7.32% 315 414
40 to 49 560 +33.06% 579 -6.79% 764 538
50 to 59 536 -18.52% 637 -13.53% 425 546
60 to 69 597 +7.22% 460 +40.73% 622 628
70+ 294 +15.35% 407 +18.94% 339 482

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40447 zip code is $26,760.00.

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 40447.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $28,264.00
  • 45 to 64
    $31,682.00
  • 65 and over
    $18,454.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40447 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 40447, 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 40447 is currently $39,951.00.

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.

1.35% of households in 40447 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 40447 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    48.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    1.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40447 is $16,506.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40447 by the total population of 40447.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40447 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40447 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
    7.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40447 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40447 zip over the age of 16 is 6,217.

Of those people, a total of 33.70% 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 40447 is 29.40%.

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 40447 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 444 15.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 229 53.30% 26.20%
25 to 29 years 471 49.00% 30.30%
30 to 34 years 235 67.70% 34.60%
35 to 44 years 1,151 55.80% 14.80%
45 to 54 years 1,101 50.00% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 515 29.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 723 18.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 949 2.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 399 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40447. 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 6,029 32.80% 13.50%
Black or African American 8 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 180 62.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 26 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,014 32.90% 13.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40447 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 40447 is 1,825, with median earnings of $28,610.00.

Women in 40447 are earning approximately 59.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,825 $28,610.00
Male 1,115 $36,516.00
Female 710 $21,554.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40447 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 82 $76,413.00
Business and Financial 45 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $61,857.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 132 $52,614.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00
Healthcare Support 77 $42,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $51,618.00
Law Enforcement 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $11,828.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $20,507.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00
Sales 100 $15,268.00
Office and Administrative Support 178 $8,913.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $43,322.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $2,499.00
Production 423 $24,876.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $36,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40447 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 40447.

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 41 $0.00 41 $0.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 27 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $0.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $59,141.00 91 $21,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 55 $43,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $51,618.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $10,870.00 82 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $0.00 42 $21,419.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 60 $0.00 40 $15,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $0.00 141 $6,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 218 $43,082.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $0.00 12 $0.00
Production 385 $24,833.00 38 $40,536.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $36,125.00 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 3,041 households in 40447, with an average household size of 2.46 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 1,980 families living in the 40447 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 40447:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,410 128 442 1,061
Average Household Size 3.09 3.87 3.27 1.12
Total Families 1,410 128 442 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.04 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 1,980 families living in 40447, 24.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40447:

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 3,872 housing units in 40447.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,041 78.54%
Vacant 831 21.46%

15.47% of the total 3,872 housing units in 40447 are rental units. This is approximately 599 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,230 are occupied by the owner - or 57.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40447 is $549.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40447 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
    212
  • Less than $500
    278
  • $500 to $999
    321
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 40447 is $74,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40447 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    712
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    781
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    479
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    138
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    91
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    29
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40447. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40447 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    169
  • 1940 to 1949
    67
  • 1950 to 1959
    193
  • 1960 to 1969
    327
  • 1970 to 1979
    752
  • 1980 to 1989
    783
  • 1990 to 1999
    716
  • 2000 to 2009
    608
  • 2010 to 2013
    253
  • 2014 or later
    4

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 40447 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    348
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,025
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,023
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    645

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40447 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40447 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40447.

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
    100
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    101
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    145
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    223
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    134
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    17
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    212
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    171
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    205
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    275
  • 90 or more minutes
    125

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 40447 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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