70710 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 70710, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

70710 is a zip code in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, which covers District 1 and District 2, with a total population of 6,503 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 70710 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 70710.

The estimated population of people living in 70710 is 6,503, with a median age of 30.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 70710 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,503
+15.4%
+38.63%
2020
5,635
+6.84%
-
2019
5,274
+6.5%
-
2018
4,952
+5.56%
-
2017
4,691
 - -

Population of 70710 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 70710 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
50.2%
55.3%
 -9.22%
Black/African American
45.6%
37.4%
 +21.93%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
4.5%
 -46.67%
Asian
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
1.6%
 -37.50%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 70710 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 70710 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 70710 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 70710 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.2 +0.67% 30.6 0% 28.7 -0.35%
2020 30 +2.04% 30.6 +4.79% 28.8 -2.7%
2019 29.4 -6.07% 29.2 -2.34% 29.6 -13.7%
2018 31.3 -2.8% 29.9 -1.64% 34.3 0%
2017 32.2 - 30.4 - 34.3 -

The median age of the 70710 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 70710 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 9 458 -39.8% 376 +87.67% 291 777
10 to 19 445 3.48% 231 +87.66% 441 494
20 to 29 292 +77.58% 293 +83.66% 580 588
30 to 39 523 +38.61% 431 +61.49% 727 664
40 to 49 293 0.67% 249 +43.71% 267 339
50 to 59 251 +45.25% 249 +20.16% 385 282
60 to 69 114 +72.98% 317 -16.58% 207 262
70+ 91 +14.15% 78 +35.97% 99 100

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 70710 zip code is $81,681.00.

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 70710.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,730.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,332.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,531.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 70710 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 70710, 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 70710 is currently $92,364.00.

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.

4.17% of households in 70710 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 70710 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 70710 is $33,934.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 70710 by the total population of 70710.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 70710 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 70710 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
    6.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 70710 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 70710 zip over the age of 16 is 4,757.

Of those people, a total of 76.80% 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 70710 is 74.70%.

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 70710 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 257 49.80% 31.30%
20 to 24 years 390 85.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 778 97.70% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 958 95.90% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 739 82.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 645 73.60% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 322 74.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 201 44.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 362 19.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 105 22.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 70710. 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 2,743 72.50% 3.40%
Black or African American 1,902 81.70% 1.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 13 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 64 100.00% 12.50%
Hispanic or Latino 159 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,584 70.80% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 70710 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 70710 is 3,552, with median earnings of $48,587.00.

Women in 70710 are earning approximately 68.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,552 $48,587.00
Male 1,898 $61,429.00
Female 1,654 $41,766.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 70710 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 297 $64,132.00
Business and Financial 216 $48,533.00
Computer and Mathematical 142 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 135 $96,133.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $122,548.00
Community and Social Service 79 $38,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 146 $50,441.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $27,292.00
Healthcare Practitioners 173 $47,634.00
Healthcare Support 45 $50,156.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 88 $49,700.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $11,064.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 50 $19,015.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00
Sales 238 $25,446.00
Office and Administrative Support 622 $48,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 402 $57,048.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $0.00
Production 353 $46,834.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $21,936.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 70710 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 70710.

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 198 $127,308.00 99 $41,133.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 216 $48,533.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00 126 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $95,333.00 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 79 $38,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $0.00 114 $51,324.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 150 $39,706.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 45 $50,156.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $0.00 50 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 54 $11,064.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 38 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 6 $0.00
Sales 148 $25,893.00 90 $19,306.00
Office and Administrative Support 131 $95,127.00 491 $47,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 371 $57,417.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 353 $46,834.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $21,936.00 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 2,228 households in 70710, with an average household size of 2.92 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 1,650 families living in the 70710 zip code with an average family size of 3.39 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 70710:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,288 124 238 578
Average Household Size 3.38 4.17 3.65 1.33
Total Families 1,288 124 238 0
Average Household Size 3.34 3.6 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 1,650 families living in 70710, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 70710:

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 2,519 housing units in 70710.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,228 88.45%
Vacant 291 11.55%

15.24% of the total 2,519 housing units in 70710 are rental units. This is approximately 384 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,820 are occupied by the owner - or 72.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 70710 is $896.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 70710 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
    24
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    215
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    169
  • $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 70710 is $209,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 70710 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    65
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    170
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    431
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    890
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    136
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 70710. The chart below shows the number of properties in 70710 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    4
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    14
  • 1970 to 1979
    150
  • 1980 to 1989
    368
  • 1990 to 1999
    169
  • 2000 to 2009
    460
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,167
  • 2014 or later
    106

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 70710 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    121
  • 1 vehicle available
    598
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,006
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    503

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 70710 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 70710 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 70710.

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
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    125
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    574
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    810
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    481
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    392
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    449
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    309
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 70710 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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