41311 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 41311, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

41311 is a zip code in Breathitt County and Lee County, Kentucky, which covers Oakdale CCD, Beattyville CCD, St. Helens CCD, and Southwest Lee, with a total population of 6,534 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 41311 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 41311.

The estimated population of people living in 41311 is 6,534, with a median age of 40.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 41311 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,534
 -5.7% +0.66%
2020
6,929
+2.53%
-
2019
6,758
+3.86%
-
2018
6,507
+0.25%
-
2017
6,491
 - -

Population of 41311 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 41311 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
93.6%
96.7%
 -3.21%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.8%
 +62.50%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
0.6%
 +466.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 41311 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 41311 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 41311 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 41311 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 -7.62% 38.2 -7.95% 44.3 -1.99%
2020 43.3 +3.34% 41.5 +6.96% 45.2 -0.22%
2019 41.9 -1.41% 38.8 -1.02% 45.3 0%
2018 42.5 0% 39.2 -2% 45.3 +2.72%
2017 42.5 - 40 - 44.1 -

The median age of the 41311 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 41311 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 9 286 +65.52% 363 -7.49% 519 324
10 to 19 492 -17.11% 427 -38.65% 403 280
20 to 29 408 +26.71% 288 -1.58% 521 282
30 to 39 431 +34.12% 353 +4.31% 573 362
40 to 49 442 1.62% 481 -42.21% 403 292
50 to 59 525 +10.99% 505 -9.01% 582 455
60 to 69 392 +16.62% 431 -8.15% 460 394
70+ 254 +23.54% 413 -9.94% 318 366

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 41311 zip code is $29,641.00.

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 41311.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,683.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,526.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,274.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 41311 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 41311, 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 41311 is currently $46,326.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 41311 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 41311 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 41311 is $18,663.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 41311 by the total population of 41311.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 41311 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 41311 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
    6.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 41311 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 41311 zip over the age of 16 is 5,298.

Of those people, a total of 40.90% 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 41311 is 38.30%.

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 41311 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 290 25.20% 16.40%
20 to 24 years 326 41.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 477 50.90% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 451 55.40% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 804 57.50% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 862 49.30% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 550 64.70% 6.50%
60 to 64 years 411 32.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 721 12.10% 14.90%
75 years and over 406 0.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 41311. 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 5,048 41.40% 5.80%
Black or African American 65 12.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 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 167 34.70% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 44 93.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,025 41.10% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 41311 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 41311 is 2,030, with median earnings of $30,851.00.

Women in 41311 are earning approximately 67.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,030 $30,851.00
Male 1,225 $37,417.00
Female 805 $25,346.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 41311 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 53 $38,750.00
Business and Financial 36 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $9,896.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $26,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 170 $42,857.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $49,063.00
Healthcare Support 66 $23,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $33,864.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $7,344.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $18,068.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 218 $28,854.00
Office and Administrative Support 237 $30,692.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 166 $45,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $48,125.00
Production 297 $27,098.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $43,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 41311 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 41311.

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 35 $38,194.00 18 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 21 $23,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $43,750.00 124 $41,538.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $38,214.00 68 $49,844.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 66 $23,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $40,054.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $4,209.00 46 $25,946.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $16,563.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 129 $53,536.00 89 $11,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $33,690.00 193 $27,331.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 166 $45,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $48,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 224 $28,622.00 73 $21,060.00
Transportation and Material Moving 142 $44,219.00 10 $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 2,341 households in 41311, 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 1,347 families living in the 41311 zip code with an average family size of 3.51 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 41311:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 913 105 329 994
Average Household Size 3.43 3.5 4.11 1.14
Total Families 913 105 329 0
Average Household Size 3.38 3.22 3.95 0

Poverty

Of the 1,347 families living in 41311, 20.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 41311:

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 2,974 housing units in 41311.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,341 78.72%
Vacant 633 21.28%

15.70% of the total 2,974 housing units in 41311 are rental units. This is approximately 467 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,630 are occupied by the owner - or 54.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 41311 is $551.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 41311 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
    244
  • Less than $500
    200
  • $500 to $999
    213
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    35
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    19
  • $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 41311 is $76,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 41311 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    421
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    798
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    250
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    69
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    79
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    13
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 41311. The chart below shows the number of properties in 41311 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    206
  • 1940 to 1949
    161
  • 1950 to 1959
    84
  • 1960 to 1969
    239
  • 1970 to 1979
    431
  • 1980 to 1989
    595
  • 1990 to 1999
    546
  • 2000 to 2009
    451
  • 2010 to 2013
    261
  • 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 41311 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    348
  • 1 vehicle available
    695
  • 2 vehicles available
    685
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    613

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 41311 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 41311 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 41311.

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
    92
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    350
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    212
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    231
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    240
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    42
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    87
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    46
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    140
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    159
  • 90 or more minutes
    305

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 41311 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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