71277 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71277, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71277 is a zip code in Union Parish, Louisiana, which covers District 3 and District 9, with a total population of 1,836 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 71277 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71277.

The estimated population of people living in 71277 is 1,836, with a median age of 31.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71277 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,836
+39.73%
-8.66%
2020
1,314
 -10.98% -
2019
1,476
 -3.53% -
2018
1,530
 -23.88% -
2017
2,010
 - -

Population of 71277 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71277 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
35.9%
61.1%
 -41.24%
Black/African American
37.4%
27.2%
 +37.50%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.7%
11.7%
 +128.21%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71277 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 71277 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71277 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71277 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.8 -22.06% 35.3 -28.4% 27.9 -30.6%
2020 40.8 +3.82% 49.3 +15.73% 40.2 +25.63%
2019 39.3 -15.48% 42.6 -8.39% 32 -31.18%
2018 46.5 +8.9% 46.5 +9.15% 46.5 +6.65%
2017 42.7 - 42.6 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 71277 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 71277 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 9 129 -182.3% 236 20.38% 3 192
10 to 19 88 +212.19% 61 +113.15% 180 161
20 to 29 108 +174.8% 120 +205.38% 209 169
30 to 39 128 -44.07% 77 -68.43% 38 32
40 to 49 193 -20.56% 131 +74.83% 126 200
50 to 59 140 26.75% 126 21.26% 135 106
60 to 69 85 -71.74% 114 -18.88% 35 75
70+ 132 -2.28% 142 -44.12% 91 84

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71277 zip code is $31,146.00.

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 71277.

  • Under 25
    $71,080.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,357.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,345.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71277 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 71277, 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 71277 is currently $45,962.00.

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.

4.06% of households in 71277 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 71277 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    43.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71277 is $19,094.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71277 by the total population of 71277.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71277 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71277 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
    1.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    2.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    86.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71277 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71277 zip over the age of 16 is 1,461.

Of those people, a total of 70.90% 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 71277 is 56.10%.

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 71277 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 161 98.10% 91.80%
20 to 24 years 252 99.20% 24.40%
25 to 29 years 126 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 40 50.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 202 79.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 300 63.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 95 67.40% 15.60%
60 to 64 years 38 47.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 140 35.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 107 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71277. 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 617 54.50% 3.00%
Black or African American 462 72.70% 1.80%
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 239 92.50% 25.80%
Two or more races 143 100.00% 100.00%
Hispanic or Latino 385 94.80% 54.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 614 54.60% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71277 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 71277 is 820, with median earnings of $26,398.00.

Women in 71277 are earning approximately 54.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 820 $26,398.00
Male 429 $30,961.00
Female 391 $16,907.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71277 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 79 $46,641.00
Business and Financial 1 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $39,034.00
Healthcare Support 41 $19,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $16,140.00
Sales 221 $12,489.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $43,462.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $20,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $61,250.00
Production 40 $53,816.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $31,329.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71277 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 71277.

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 43 $105,433.00 36 $38,750.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 31 $39,034.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 39 $20,114.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 62 $16,140.00
Sales 78 $0.00 143 $11,610.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $0.00 34 $16,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $20,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $61,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 34 $54,211.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $31,329.00 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 665 households in 71277, with an average household size of 2.76 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 348 families living in the 71277 zip code with an average family size of 4.31 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 71277:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 275 51 22 317
Average Household Size 4.15 5.65 3.77 1.03
Total Families 275 51 22 0
Average Household Size 4.15 5.41 3.77 0

Poverty

Of the 348 families living in 71277, 8.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71277:

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 896 housing units in 71277.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 665 74.22%
Vacant 231 25.78%

3.13% of the total 896 housing units in 71277 are rental units. This is approximately 28 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 461 are occupied by the owner - or 51.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71277 is $1,281.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71277 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
    176
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    12
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $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 71277 is $69,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71277 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    164
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    110
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    33
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    52
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    60
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    22
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71277. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71277 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    44
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    108
  • 1960 to 1969
    92
  • 1970 to 1979
    49
  • 1980 to 1989
    192
  • 1990 to 1999
    246
  • 2000 to 2009
    100
  • 2010 to 2013
    53
  • 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 71277 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    26
  • 1 vehicle available
    274
  • 2 vehicles available
    245
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    120

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71277 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71277 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71277.

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
    2
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    108
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    29
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    24
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    176
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    159
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    106
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    40
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71277 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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