71280 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71280, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71280 is a zip code in Morehouse Parish, Ouachita Parish, and Union Parish, Louisiana, which covers District 4, District C, District 2, and District 8, with a total population of 5,053 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 71280 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71280.

The estimated population of people living in 71280 is 5,053, with a median age of 32.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71280 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,053
 -2.55% +13.14%
2020
5,185
+1.17%
-
2019
5,125
+8.01%
-
2018
4,745
+6.25%
-
2017
4,466
 - -

Population of 71280 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71280 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
78.7%
77%
 +2.21%
Black/African American
17.2%
19.6%
 -12.24%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.8%
 0.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71280 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 71280 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71280 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71280 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.5 +0.93% 29.3 -0.34% 33.5 +1.52%
2020 32.2 +0.31% 29.4 -2.97% 33 +0.61%
2019 32.1 -1.53% 30.3 -4.72% 32.8 -1.5%
2018 32.6 +0.31% 31.8 +0.63% 33.3 -3.76%
2017 32.5 - 31.6 - 34.6 -

The median age of the 71280 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 71280 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 9 373 +35.99% 405 +8.24% 512 419
10 to 19 311 +28.56% 312 +55.14% 399 498
20 to 29 193 +40.52% 365 -36.69% 278 227
30 to 39 297 -40.58% 457 +14.59% 187 518
40 to 49 155 +106.11% 216 +49.3% 359 337
50 to 59 228 -36.91% 342 -60.44% 141 173
60 to 69 234 -40.38% 323 +16.99% 152 352
70+ 126 +85.8% 129 +83.71% 268 233

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71280 zip code is $68,594.00.

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 71280.

  • Under 25
    $50,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,823.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,569.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71280 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 71280, 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 71280 is currently $83,876.00.

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.

8.22% of households in 71280 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 71280 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.62%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71280 is $29,932.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71280 by the total population of 71280.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71280 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71280 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
    5.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71280 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71280 zip over the age of 16 is 3,520.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 71280 is 60.50%.

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 71280 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 295 39.70% 6.00%
20 to 24 years 202 74.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 303 94.10% 23.90%
30 to 34 years 372 47.60% 6.20%
35 to 44 years 686 87.50% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 490 81.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 167 83.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 204 49.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 606 40.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 195 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71280. 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 2,794 66.80% 4.30%
Black or African American 649 47.30% 3.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 7 85.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 43 51.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 25 64.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 140 40.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,762 66.70% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71280 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 71280 is 2,129, with median earnings of $44,614.00.

Women in 71280 are earning approximately 58.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,129 $44,614.00
Male 950 $65,266.00
Female 1,179 $38,151.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71280 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 362 $92,448.00
Business and Financial 138 $60,288.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $11,719.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $43,487.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $41,042.00
Healthcare Practitioners 145 $60,250.00
Healthcare Support 46 $46,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $5,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $21,364.00
Sales 380 $21,786.00
Office and Administrative Support 260 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $49,044.00
Construction and Extraction 45 $89,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $66,488.00
Production 157 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $39,417.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71280 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 71280.

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 215 $90,599.00 147 $125,814.00
Business and Financial 10 $21,500.00 128 $60,481.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $44,375.00 28 $10,313.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 87 $42,829.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 21 $41,042.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $53,264.00 114 $64,318.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 32 $50,278.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $0.00 30 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 145 $24,507.00 235 $16,549.00
Office and Administrative Support 56 $83,889.00 204 $33,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $49,044.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 45 $89,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $71,389.00 27 $0.00
Production 76 $72,308.00 81 $14,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $39,833.00 25 $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 1,704 households in 71280, with an average household size of 2.97 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 1,273 families living in the 71280 zip code with an average family size of 3.57 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 71280:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 931 44 298 431
Average Household Size 3.61 4.02 3.43 1.13
Total Families 931 44 298 0
Average Household Size 3.61 3.75 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 1,273 families living in 71280, 17.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71280:

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 2,128 housing units in 71280.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,704 80.08%
Vacant 424 19.92%

23.50% of the total 2,128 housing units in 71280 are rental units. This is approximately 500 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,201 are occupied by the owner - or 56.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71280 is $1,008.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71280 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    53
  • $500 to $999
    194
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    167
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    32
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    54
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 71280 is $218,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71280 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    111
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    110
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    482
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    188
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    25
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71280. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71280 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    117
  • 1970 to 1979
    278
  • 1980 to 1989
    240
  • 1990 to 1999
    458
  • 2000 to 2009
    375
  • 2010 to 2013
    460
  • 2014 or later
    32

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 71280 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    60
  • 1 vehicle available
    528
  • 2 vehicles available
    847
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    269

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71280 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71280 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71280.

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
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    197
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    197
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    153
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    266
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    161
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    565
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    44
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    150
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    155
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    90
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71280 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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