42261 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 42261, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

42261 is a zip code in Butler County, Kentucky, which covers Jetson CCD, Morgantown CCD, Rochester CCD, Sugar Grove CCD, and Welchs Creek, with a total population of 10,046 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 42261 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 42261.

The estimated population of people living in 42261 is 10,046, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 42261 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,046
 -8.07% -7.61%
2020
10,928
+2.61%
-
2019
10,650
 -1.11% -
2018
10,769
 -0.97% -
2017
10,874
 - -

Population of 42261 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 42261 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
93.5%
94.5%
 -1.06%
Black/African American
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
3.6%
 +19.44%
Asian
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.3%
 +30.77%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 42261 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 42261 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 42261 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 42261 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 -0.24% 40.1 0% 41.5 0%
2020 40.9 -1.68% 40.1 -1.72% 41.5 -1.89%
2019 41.6 +1.22% 40.8 +1.49% 42.3 +1.2%
2018 41.1 +0.24% 40.2 +3.88% 41.8 +0.24%
2017 41 - 38.7 - 41.7 -

The median age of the 42261 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 42261 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 9 725 -12.36% 535 +10.84% 631 587
10 to 19 614 +19.13% 738 -23.15% 738 580
20 to 29 643 -20.62% 648 -21.51% 516 516
30 to 39 786 -21.27% 682 +5.87% 621 719
40 to 49 685 +7.95% 673 -3.79% 741 645
50 to 59 809 -20.16% 859 -15.25% 657 735
60 to 69 684 -32.06% 597 +12.74% 486 672
70+ 516 +25.77% 680 -16.65% 635 567

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 42261 zip code is $47,368.00.

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 42261.

  • Under 25
    $41,786.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,971.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,476.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,357.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 42261 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 42261, 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 42261 is currently $57,873.00.

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.

1.18% of households in 42261 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 42261 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 42261 is $22,861.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 42261 by the total population of 42261.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 42261 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 42261 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
    9.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 42261 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 42261 zip over the age of 16 is 7,977.

Of those people, a total of 54.20% 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 42261 is 51.30%.

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 42261 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 467 37.00% 5.20%
20 to 24 years 446 71.30% 15.40%
25 to 29 years 586 77.60% 6.40%
30 to 34 years 697 75.60% 10.80%
35 to 44 years 1,352 67.80% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,321 74.00% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 748 65.80% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 625 42.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,034 16.60% 1.70%
75 years and over 701 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 42261. 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 7,753 54.40% 5.30%
Black or African American 12 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 43 65.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 15 73.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 154 32.50% 20.00%
Hispanic or Latino 247 42.10% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,569 54.80% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 42261 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 42261 is 4,090, with median earnings of $33,710.00.

Women in 42261 are earning approximately 68.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,090 $33,710.00
Male 2,106 $43,218.00
Female 1,984 $29,382.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 42261 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 269 $43,958.00
Business and Financial 60 $35,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $38,981.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $50,339.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 362 $29,675.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $25,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 245 $42,482.00
Healthcare Support 179 $20,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $11,429.00
Law Enforcement 32 $41,176.00
Food Preparation and Serving 108 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $21,964.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $25,054.00
Sales 267 $41,719.00
Office and Administrative Support 700 $30,784.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $23,500.00
Construction and Extraction 337 $43,356.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 171 $36,771.00
Production 453 $38,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 429 $35,156.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 42261 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 42261.

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 141 $60,104.00 128 $38,750.00
Business and Financial 14 $18,958.00 46 $35,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $78,281.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $0.00 57 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $49,000.00 318 $29,225.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 22 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 225 $43,403.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 173 $17,422.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $41,765.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $2,499.00 75 $5,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 36 $21,607.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 22 $3,750.00
Sales 179 $71,161.00 88 $15,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 223 $41,509.00 477 $29,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $23,500.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 337 $43,356.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $36,944.00 3 $0.00
Production 261 $51,463.00 192 $20,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 414 $29,784.00 15 $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 3,551 households in 42261, with an average household size of 2.78 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 2,482 families living in the 42261 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 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 42261:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,956 154 372 1,069
Average Household Size 3.35 3.05 4.24 1.2
Total Families 1,956 154 372 0
Average Household Size 3.23 2.61 4.03 0

Poverty

Of the 2,482 families living in 42261, 13.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 42261:

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 4,370 housing units in 42261.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,551 81.26%
Vacant 819 18.74%

19.06% of the total 4,370 housing units in 42261 are rental units. This is approximately 833 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,488 are occupied by the owner - or 56.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 42261 is $548.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 42261 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
    230
  • Less than $500
    345
  • $500 to $999
    474
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    12
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $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 42261 is $94,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 42261 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    360
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    986
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    433
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    212
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    175
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    252
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 42261. The chart below shows the number of properties in 42261 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    269
  • 1940 to 1949
    127
  • 1950 to 1959
    357
  • 1960 to 1969
    608
  • 1970 to 1979
    765
  • 1980 to 1989
    612
  • 1990 to 1999
    721
  • 2000 to 2009
    473
  • 2010 to 2013
    438
  • 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 42261 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    231
  • 1 vehicle available
    949
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,100
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,271

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 42261 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 42261 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 42261.

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
    223
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    298
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    481
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    626
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    359
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    146
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    619
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    207
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    192
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    452
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    220
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 42261 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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