71303 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71303, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71303 is a zip code in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, which covers District D, District E, District G, and District I, with a total population of 22,581 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 71303 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71303.

The estimated population of people living in 71303 is 22,581, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71303 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,581
+6.57%
+3.86%
2020
21,189
 -2.88% -
2019
21,817
+0.04%
-
2018
21,809
+0.31%
-
2017
21,741
 - -

Population of 71303 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71303 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
60.4%
60.5%
 -0.17%
Black/African American
31.6%
29.2%
 +8.22%
Native
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
3.1%
 +6.45%
Asian
1.9%
4.8%
 -60.42%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.2%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71303 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 71303 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71303 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71303 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 +2.67% 35.8 +1.42% 41.9 +3.71%
2020 37.4 -1.58% 35.3 -1.12% 40.4 -1.46%
2019 38 +2.43% 35.7 +6.89% 41 +2.76%
2018 37.1 -3.13% 33.4 -6.7% 39.9 +0.25%
2017 38.3 - 35.8 - 39.8 -

The median age of the 71303 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 71303 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 1,699 -10.27% 1,329 -20.37% 1,504 1,054
10 to 19 1,264 +20.76% 1,031 +29.27% 1,534 1,362
20 to 29 1,675 -17.73% 1,651 +3.87% 1,384 1,664
30 to 39 1,139 +35.39% 1,696 -9.64% 1,582 1,537
40 to 49 1,158 0.15% 1,314 +7.92% 1,150 1,421
50 to 59 1,498 -19.6% 1,608 +29.05% 1,212 2,123
60 to 69 976 +7.39% 1,203 -16.56% 1,031 971
70+ 1,003 +32.42% 1,497 +25.43% 1,200 1,852

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71303 zip code is $58,750.00.

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 71303.

  • Under 25
    $35,944.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,302.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,208.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,351.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71303 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 71303, 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 71303 is currently $82,906.00.

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.

6.54% of households in 71303 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 71303 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71303 is $34,698.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71303 by the total population of 71303.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71303 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71303 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
    13.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71303 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71303 zip over the age of 16 is 18,114.

Of those people, a total of 57.90% 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 71303 is 54.70%.

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 71303 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 987 11.70% 66.10%
20 to 24 years 819 72.90% 24.80%
25 to 29 years 2,229 85.60% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 1,582 68.20% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 2,995 80.40% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 2,511 74.50% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 1,937 60.00% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 1,048 61.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,759 37.70% 1.40%
75 years and over 2,247 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71303. 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 11,961 55.90% 3.80%
Black or African American 5,056 63.30% 8.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 148 10.80% 0.00%
Asian 343 38.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 100.00% 0.00%
Other 95 63.20% 68.30%
Two or more races 507 77.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 433 70.20% 13.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,764 55.40% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71303 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 71303 is 9,903, with median earnings of $42,602.00.

Women in 71303 are earning approximately 88.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,903 $42,602.00
Male 4,278 $46,029.00
Female 5,625 $40,809.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71303 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 1,170 $53,704.00
Business and Financial 563 $66,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $61,182.00
Architecture and Engineering 223 $81,179.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $95,972.00
Community and Social Service 553 $38,170.00
Legal 218 $63,068.00
Educational and Library 1,010 $48,323.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $26,316.00
Healthcare Practitioners 902 $73,281.00
Healthcare Support 403 $21,155.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 192 $35,125.00
Law Enforcement 167 $44,106.00
Food Preparation and Serving 407 $20,476.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 232 $19,280.00
Personal Care and Service 256 $13,158.00
Sales 851 $40,440.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,140 $29,466.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 325 $41,741.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $36,016.00
Production 365 $31,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $71,845.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71303 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 71303.

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 575 $70,938.00 595 $53,067.00
Business and Financial 122 $95,500.00 441 $63,565.00
Computer and Mathematical 79 $61,520.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $95,670.00 74 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 96 $138,750.00 69 $42,112.00
Community and Social Service 203 $16,450.00 350 $51,023.00
Legal 145 $155,824.00 73 $61,209.00
Educational and Library 162 $55,132.00 848 $48,154.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 210 $77,067.00 692 $71,211.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 372 $21,087.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 161 $35,609.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 152 $44,111.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $28,810.00 301 $14,801.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $28,036.00 137 $17,691.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $11,520.00 129 $15,156.00
Sales 474 $54,821.00 377 $29,659.00
Office and Administrative Support 116 $49,500.00 1,024 $29,065.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 319 $41,811.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $36,016.00 0 $0.00
Production 296 $37,697.00 69 $15,568.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $71,548.00 10 $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 8,709 households in 71303, with an average household size of 2.46 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 5,407 families living in the 71303 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 71303:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,602 248 1,557 3,302
Average Household Size 3.2 4.84 3.15 1.15
Total Families 3,602 248 1,557 0
Average Household Size 3.14 4.48 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 5,407 families living in 71303, 11.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71303:

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 9,901 housing units in 71303.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,709 87.96%
Vacant 1,192 12.04%

34.93% of the total 9,901 housing units in 71303 are rental units. This is approximately 3,458 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,069 are occupied by the owner - or 51.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71303 is $989.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71303 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
    182
  • Less than $500
    191
  • $500 to $999
    1,615
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,117
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    293
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    159
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    76

Property Value

The median value of a property in 71303 is $199,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71303 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    267
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    483
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    826
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    964
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,271
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    998
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    221
  • $1,000,000 or more
    39

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71303. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71303 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    210
  • 1940 to 1949
    208
  • 1950 to 1959
    675
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,557
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,604
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,636
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,105
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,607
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,299
  • 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 71303 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    521
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,854
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,162
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,172

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71303 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71303 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71303.

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
    302
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,091
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,168
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,889
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,212
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    126
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    394
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    93
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    166
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    91
  • 90 or more minutes
    532

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71303 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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