70653 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 70653, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

70653 is a zip code in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, which covers District 1, District 2, and District 3E, with a total population of 3,634 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 70653 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 70653.

The estimated population of people living in 70653 is 3,634, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 70653 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,634
+4.82%
+7.23%
2020
3,467
+5.54%
-
2019
3,285
 -4.23% -
2018
3,430
+1.21%
-
2017
3,389
 - -

Population of 70653 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 70653 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
90.5%
78.9%
 +14.70%
Black/African American
7.1%
9.6%
 -26.04%
Native
0.3%
1%
 -70.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
6.2%
 -95.16%
Asian
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
3.7%
 -51.35%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 70653 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 70653 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 70653 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 70653 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -6.77% 34.5 -4.17% 38.5 -13.68%
2020 38.4 -4% 36 -2.7% 44.6 -4.09%
2019 40 -9.5% 37 -5.13% 46.5 +0.87%
2018 44.2 +7.02% 39 +1.83% 46.1 +2.9%
2017 41.3 - 38.3 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 70653 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 70653 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 9 188 +93.92% 183 -23.91% 405 103
10 to 19 303 -20.97% 154 +65.73% 235 266
20 to 29 190 +78.03% 176 +43.19% 378 240
30 to 39 286 -18.36% 156 +11.37% 226 167
40 to 49 228 +43.26% 382 -47.21% 340 219
50 to 59 268 -37.33% 130 -36.9% 177 84
60 to 69 136 +33.31% 203 -2.07% 182 194
70+ 194 +7.28% 212 +10.59% 201 217

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 70653 zip code is $56,190.00.

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 70653.

  • Under 25
    $38,056.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,946.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 70653 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 70653, 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 70653 is currently $68,519.00.

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.

2.05% of households in 70653 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 70653 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 70653 is $26,563.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 70653 by the total population of 70653.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 70653 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 70653 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
    2.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.55%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 70653 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 70653 zip over the age of 16 is 2,795.

Of those people, a total of 47.50% 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 70653 is 46.20%.

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 70653 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 170 11.20% 21.10%
20 to 24 years 253 53.40% 18.50%
25 to 29 years 365 61.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 154 86.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 532 64.10% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 404 72.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 123 48.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 187 22.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 331 24.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 276 1.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 70653. 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 2,582 46.30% 1.90%
Black or African American 164 64.60% 10.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 33.30% 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 46 54.30% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 11 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,571 46.50% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 70653 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 70653 is 1,290, with median earnings of $41,638.00.

Women in 70653 are earning approximately 39.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,290 $41,638.00
Male 893 $54,975.00
Female 397 $21,938.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 70653 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 56 $125,000.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $2,499.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $72,083.00
Healthcare Support 27 $17,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $65,208.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $6,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $6,435.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $0.00
Sales 92 $20,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 183 $25,271.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 289 $78,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $86,875.00
Production 100 $28,796.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $45,515.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 70653 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 70653.

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 15 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $0.00 18 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $99,375.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $17,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $65,208.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $0.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $6,991.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 48 $0.00
Sales 39 $0.00 53 $8,594.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $21,129.00 141 $26,049.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 285 $78,638.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $86,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 100 $28,796.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $47,059.00 21 $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 1,320 households in 70653, with an average household size of 2.73 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 797 families living in the 70653 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 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 70653:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 635 96 66 523
Average Household Size 3.75 3.34 3.88 1.23
Total Families 635 96 66 0
Average Household Size 3.73 2.82 3.36 0

Poverty

Of the 797 families living in 70653, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 70653:

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 1,678 housing units in 70653.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,320 78.67%
Vacant 358 21.33%

6.62% of the total 1,678 housing units in 70653 are rental units. This is approximately 111 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,126 are occupied by the owner - or 67.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 70653 is $416.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 70653 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
    83
  • Less than $500
    70
  • $500 to $999
    41
  • $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 70653 is $86,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 70653 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    302
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    328
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    203
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    113
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    63
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    117
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 70653. The chart below shows the number of properties in 70653 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    21
  • 1940 to 1949
    35
  • 1950 to 1959
    69
  • 1960 to 1969
    124
  • 1970 to 1979
    245
  • 1980 to 1989
    351
  • 1990 to 1999
    301
  • 2000 to 2009
    289
  • 2010 to 2013
    243
  • 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 70653 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    100
  • 1 vehicle available
    452
  • 2 vehicles available
    419
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    349

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 70653 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 70653 that commute to work in a particular way.

49.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 70653.

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
    53
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    69
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    143
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    68
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    141
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    156
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    102
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    108
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    163
  • 90 or more minutes
    176

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 70653 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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