04757 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 04757, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

04757 is a zip code in Aroostook County, Maine, which covers Castle Hill, Central Aroostook, Chapman, and Mapleton, with a total population of 2,607 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 04757 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 04757.

The estimated population of people living in 04757 is 2,607, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 04757 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,607
 -1.81% -10.01%
2020
2,655
 -4.39% -
2019
2,777
 -7.92% -
2018
3,016
+4.11%
-
2017
2,897
 - -

Population of 04757 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 04757 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
95.8%
97.6%
 -1.84%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Native
0.8%
1.4%
 -42.86%
Hispanic
1.2%
0.4%
 +200.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.2%
 +950.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 04757 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 04757 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 04757 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 04757 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 +0.23% 43.3 -0.92% 43.2 +3.85%
2020 43.2 -0.69% 43.7 -0.46% 41.6 -2.35%
2019 43.5 +0.93% 43.9 +0.46% 42.6 +0.24%
2018 43.1 +0.94% 43.7 +0.69% 42.5 +0.24%
2017 42.7 - 43.4 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 04757 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 04757 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 9 150 +8.87% 186 +23.29% 155 220
10 to 19 150 10.8% 191 -37.73% 149 125
20 to 29 155 -91.28% 131 +18.68% 51 145
30 to 39 198 -19.99% 185 -14.13% 158 149
40 to 49 188 +34.04% 182 -6.24% 217 169
50 to 59 231 -15.28% 251 -0.16% 196 249
60 to 69 225 -15.5% 220 -28.04% 181 163
70+ 122 +24.71% 132 -0.099999999999998% 151 129

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 04757 zip code is $70,428.00.

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 04757.

  • Under 25
    $44,609.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,881.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,444.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 04757 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 04757, 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 04757 is currently $76,496.00.

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.

3.49% of households in 04757 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 04757 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 04757 is $32,412.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 04757 by the total population of 04757.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 04757 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 04757 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
    12.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 04757 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 04757 zip over the age of 16 is 2,115.

Of those people, a total of 69.60% 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 04757 is 67.80%.

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 04757 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 157 48.40% 1.30%
20 to 24 years 118 98.30% 28.40%
25 to 29 years 78 94.90% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 144 93.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 349 90.00% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 393 87.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 252 84.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 135 57.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 380 31.80% 1.70%
75 years and over 109 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 04757. 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 2,027 68.70% 2.70%
Black or African American 2 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 62.50% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 70 97.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 27 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,023 68.60% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 04757 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 04757 is 1,433, with median earnings of $39,530.00.

Women in 04757 are earning approximately 75.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,433 $39,530.00
Male 736 $48,584.00
Female 697 $36,597.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 04757 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 170 $65,962.00
Business and Financial 61 $68,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $47,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $89,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $49,375.00
Community and Social Service 19 $48,125.00
Legal 22 $91,389.00
Educational and Library 81 $37,841.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $44,509.00
Healthcare Support 98 $37,553.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $20,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $24,500.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $22,969.00
Sales 97 $19,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 160 $32,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $30,357.00
Construction and Extraction 115 $48,524.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 83 $51,838.00
Production 82 $45,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 89 $31,063.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 04757 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 04757.

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 92 $75,000.00 78 $43,750.00
Business and Financial 10 $87,500.00 51 $46,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $45,625.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $92,857.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $51,250.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 19 $48,125.00
Legal 18 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 72 $25,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 58 $44,554.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 93 $37,686.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 13 $20,625.00 14 $20,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $39,583.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 36 $22,969.00
Sales 37 $30,893.00 60 $12,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $54,107.00 126 $30,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $30,357.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 113 $48,559.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 83 $51,838.00 0 $0.00
Production 65 $47,650.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $22,321.00 20 $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 1,089 households in 04757, with an average household size of 2.39 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 810 families living in the 04757 zip code with an average family size of 2.7 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 04757:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 595 133 82 279
Average Household Size 2.87 2.82 2.49 1.14
Total Families 595 133 82 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.42 1.96 0

Poverty

Of the 810 families living in 04757, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 04757:

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 1,295 housing units in 04757.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,089 84.09%
Vacant 206 15.91%

14.44% of the total 1,295 housing units in 04757 are rental units. This is approximately 187 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 895 are occupied by the owner - or 69.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 04757 is $527.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 04757 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    54
  • $500 to $999
    120
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $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 04757 is $153,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 04757 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    54
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    233
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    146
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    155
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    197
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    60
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    44
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 04757. The chart below shows the number of properties in 04757 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    252
  • 1940 to 1949
    93
  • 1950 to 1959
    72
  • 1960 to 1969
    59
  • 1970 to 1979
    257
  • 1980 to 1989
    94
  • 1990 to 1999
    254
  • 2000 to 2009
    186
  • 2010 to 2013
    28
  • 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 04757 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    282
  • 2 vehicles available
    432
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    335

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 04757 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 04757 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 04757.

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
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    104
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    251
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    370
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    220
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    64
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    154
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    15
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    75
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 04757 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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