71483 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 71483, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

71483 is a zip code in Winn Parish, Louisiana, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, and District 7, with a total population of 9,860 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 71483 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 71483.

The estimated population of people living in 71483 is 9,860, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 71483 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,860
 -3.92% -2.90%
2020
10,262
+0.44%
-
2019
10,217
 -0.61% -
2018
10,280
+1.23%
-
2017
10,155
 - -

Population of 71483 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 71483 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
56.9%
58.7%
 -3.07%
Black/African American
38.8%
38.5%
 +0.78%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
2.8%
0.9%
 +211.11%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.2%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 71483 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 71483 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 71483 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 71483 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -0.98% 37.4 -1.84% 44 0%
2020 40.7 +1.5% 38.1 +1.06% 44 +1.62%
2019 40.1 -2.43% 37.7 -2.08% 43.3 -6.07%
2018 41.1 +2.49% 38.5 +1.32% 46.1 +8.22%
2017 40.1 - 38 - 42.6 -

The median age of the 71483 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 71483 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 9 551 -18.12% 524 0.73% 452 501
10 to 19 688 -12.59% 575 +3.75% 595 582
20 to 29 854 -4.05% 542 -19.98% 816 436
30 to 39 854 +31.63% 468 -23.91% 1,147 352
40 to 49 774 -9.53% 584 -4.71% 702 551
50 to 59 817 -1.54% 654 -9.56% 795 589
60 to 69 570 +15.55% 658 +5.5% 644 672
70+ 440 2.51% 602 12.42% 426 600

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 71483 zip code is $44,432.00.

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 71483.

  • Under 25
    $50,815.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,286.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,853.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,594.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 71483 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 71483, 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 71483 is currently $67,890.00.

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.

3.40% of households in 71483 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 71483 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 71483 is $23,958.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 71483 by the total population of 71483.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 71483 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 71483 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
    8.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 71483 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 71483 zip over the age of 16 is 8,049.

Of those people, a total of 42.90% 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 71483 is 41.10%.

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 71483 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 319 16.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 692 60.30% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 560 49.10% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 838 49.80% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 1,364 40.60% 11.60%
45 to 54 years 1,057 59.00% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 877 57.20% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 702 44.00% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 962 19.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 678 17.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 71483. 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 4,695 48.00% 3.10%
Black or African American 3,104 36.60% 6.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 42.90% 0.00%
Asian 1 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 86 5.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 142 35.20% 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 178 18.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,653 48.30% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 71483 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 71483 is 3,307, with median earnings of $41,321.00.

Women in 71483 are earning approximately 50.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,307 $41,321.00
Male 1,861 $50,987.00
Female 1,446 $25,478.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 71483 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 319 $61,635.00
Business and Financial 159 $22,384.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $36,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $75,556.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 180 $50,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 297 $48,445.00
Healthcare Support 173 $20,247.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $31,125.00
Law Enforcement 117 $54,728.00
Food Preparation and Serving 241 $15,617.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $32,011.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $40,096.00
Sales 95 $33,309.00
Office and Administrative Support 310 $26,360.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 302 $63,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $69,107.00
Production 321 $41,760.00
Transportation and Material Moving 171 $50,959.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 71483 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 71483.

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 206 $91,429.00 113 $27,813.00
Business and Financial 74 $21,713.00 85 $47,639.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 35 $74,107.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $51,500.00 110 $43,864.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 297 $48,445.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 164 $20,116.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $31,625.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $68,520.00 54 $53,043.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $7,875.00 157 $16,616.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $33,234.00 36 $8,889.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 42 $61,413.00 53 $8,558.00
Office and Administrative Support 46 $43,816.00 264 $25,565.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 302 $63,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $69,107.00 0 $0.00
Production 314 $41,939.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $51,744.00 27 $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 3,235 households in 71483, with an average household size of 2.5 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 2,112 families living in the 71483 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 71483:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,372 123 617 1,123
Average Household Size 3.04 3.41 3.53 1.16
Total Families 1,372 123 617 0
Average Household Size 3.01 3.29 3.49 0

Poverty

Of the 2,112 families living in 71483, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 71483:

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 4,496 housing units in 71483.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,235 71.95%
Vacant 1,261 28.05%

20.93% of the total 4,496 housing units in 71483 are rental units. This is approximately 941 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,062 are occupied by the owner - or 45.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 71483 is $592.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 71483 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
    232
  • Less than $500
    385
  • $500 to $999
    516
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $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 71483 is $104,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 71483 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    429
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    575
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    443
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    322
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    180
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    106
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 71483. The chart below shows the number of properties in 71483 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    78
  • 1940 to 1949
    319
  • 1950 to 1959
    666
  • 1960 to 1969
    848
  • 1970 to 1979
    968
  • 1980 to 1989
    739
  • 1990 to 1999
    580
  • 2000 to 2009
    141
  • 2010 to 2013
    152
  • 2014 or later
    5

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 71483 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    336
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,011
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,267
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    621

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 71483 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 71483 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 71483.

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
    134
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    579
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    532
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    397
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    79
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    117
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    326
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    16
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    74
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    300
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    227
  • 90 or more minutes
    296

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 71483 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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