71435 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71435, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71435 is a zip code in Caldwell Parish and Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, which covers District 3, District 5, District 6, and District 7, with a total population of 3,776 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 71435 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71435.

The estimated population of people living in 71435 is 3,776, with a median age of 41.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71435 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,776
 -1.46% +2.41%
2020
3,832
+3.79%
-
2019
3,692
+3.85%
-
2018
3,555
 -3.58% -
2017
3,687
 - -

Population of 71435 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71435 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
86.5%
79.4%
 +8.94%
Black/African American
11.9%
17.9%
 -33.52%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
2%
 -75.00%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.2%
 +350.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71435 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 71435 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71435 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71435 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.1 -2.84% 39.1 -3.22% 45.8 +1.1%
2020 42.3 +0.71% 40.4 +1.51% 45.3 +3.19%
2019 42 +2.44% 39.8 +2.31% 43.9 -3.73%
2018 41 +0.24% 38.9 +1.83% 45.6 -1.08%
2017 40.9 - 38.2 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 71435 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 71435 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 9 177 +55.42% 205 -3.6% 284 185
10 to 19 275 -2.26% 169 +35.17% 268 225
20 to 29 370 -34.81% 89 +73.96% 255 143
30 to 39 250 -9.99% 235 -20.5% 222 185
40 to 49 299 +14.2% 245 +6.12% 340 258
50 to 59 330 -34.67% 253 -23.86% 228 193
60 to 69 149 +25.06% 189 +49.34% 174 296
70+ 176 +30.06% 276 +12.53% 228 292

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71435 zip code is $44,148.00.

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 71435.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,694.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,878.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71435 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 71435, 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 71435 is currently $61,309.00.

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.

1.30% of households in 71435 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 71435 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71435 is $21,607.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71435 by the total population of 71435.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71435 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71435 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
    5.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71435 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71435 zip over the age of 16 is 2,949.

Of those people, a total of 39.10% 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 71435 is 36.70%.

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 71435 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 135 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 224 34.40% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 174 39.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 241 53.10% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 523 59.70% 15.40%
45 to 54 years 406 56.70% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 256 57.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 275 26.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 435 26.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 280 0.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71435. 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 2,553 43.90% 5.80%
Black or African American 371 8.90% 15.20%
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 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,534 44.20% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71435 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 71435 is 1,083, with median earnings of $40,737.00.

Women in 71435 are earning approximately 54.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,083 $40,737.00
Male 623 $53,125.00
Female 460 $29,167.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71435 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 73 $57,173.00
Business and Financial 32 $44,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 65 $37,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $7,043.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $54,375.00
Healthcare Support 20 $11,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $62,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 50 $16,800.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $15,417.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 44 $37,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 90 $28,214.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $105,982.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $36,840.00
Production 57 $56,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $22,193.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71435 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 71435.

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 24 $0.00 49 $57,188.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $19,896.00 42 $38,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $7,043.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 122 $54,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 20 $11,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $62,000.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $40,250.00 32 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $11,917.00 34 $16,111.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 29 $38,563.00 15 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $0.00 80 $24,844.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $106,071.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $36,840.00 0 $0.00
Production 51 $75,234.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $22,193.00 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 1,312 households in 71435, with an average household size of 2.61 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 944 families living in the 71435 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 71435:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 706 94 144 368
Average Household Size 3.01 3.94 3.28 1.24
Total Families 706 94 144 0
Average Household Size 3.01 3.53 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 944 families living in 71435, 16.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71435:

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 1,598 housing units in 71435.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,312 82.10%
Vacant 286 17.90%

13.39% of the total 1,598 housing units in 71435 are rental units. This is approximately 214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 984 are occupied by the owner - or 61.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71435 is $819.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71435 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
    114
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    170
  • $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 71435 is $128,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71435 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    245
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    155
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    151
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    173
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    171
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    78
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71435. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71435 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    98
  • 1940 to 1949
    46
  • 1950 to 1959
    44
  • 1960 to 1969
    184
  • 1970 to 1979
    201
  • 1980 to 1989
    325
  • 1990 to 1999
    367
  • 2000 to 2009
    184
  • 2010 to 2013
    149
  • 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 71435 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    167
  • 1 vehicle available
    310
  • 2 vehicles available
    547
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    288

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71435 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71435 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71435.

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
    56
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    115
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    185
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    161
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    81
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    7
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    187
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    90
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71435 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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