48054 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 48054, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

48054 is a zip code in St. Clair County, Michigan, which covers China and East China, with a total population of 7,216 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 48054 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 48054.

The estimated population of people living in 48054 is 7,216, with a median age of 51.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 48054 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,216
+0.74%
+0.29%
2020
7,163
 -0.1% -
2019
7,170
 -0.31% -
2018
7,192
 -0.04% -
2017
7,195
 - -

Population of 48054 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 48054 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
95.7%
97.2%
 -1.54%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
0.2%
 +850.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0.6%
 +116.67%
Other
0%
1.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 48054 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 48054 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 48054 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 48054 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.7 -0.58% 52.1 -0.76% 51.6 -0.39%
2020 52 +3.17% 52.5 +6.06% 51.8 +0.97%
2019 50.4 +1% 49.5 +1.23% 51.3 -0.39%
2018 49.9 +1.42% 48.9 +1.24% 51.5 +3.21%
2017 49.2 - 48.3 - 49.9 -

The median age of the 48054 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 48054 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 9 283 -12.78% 278 +41.58% 237 400
10 to 19 523 -1.25% 465 -60.91% 516 229
20 to 29 243 +31.73% 245 +12.48% 295 265
30 to 39 293 -29.04% 318 -14% 199 271
40 to 49 607 -23.13% 511 -11.75% 474 445
50 to 59 633 +25.98% 660 +4.27% 807 678
60 to 69 457 +23.57% 527 +20.39% 566 642
70+ 552 +6.73% 600 +1.42% 585 607

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 48054 zip code is $69,306.00.

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 48054.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,036.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,368.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,977.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 48054 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 48054, 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 48054 is currently $92,088.00.

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.

6.49% of households in 48054 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 48054 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 48054 is $38,255.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 48054 by the total population of 48054.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 48054 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 48054 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
    10.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 48054 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 48054 zip over the age of 16 is 6,098.

Of those people, a total of 56.90% 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 48054 is 52.80%.

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 48054 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 264 43.90% 6.00%
20 to 24 years 328 86.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 232 89.70% 26.00%
30 to 34 years 163 69.30% 17.70%
35 to 44 years 807 80.30% 7.40%
45 to 54 years 1,234 88.00% 9.50%
55 to 59 years 670 72.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 595 48.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,044 18.60% 10.80%
75 years and over 761 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 48054. 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 5,936 56.90% 6.40%
Black or African American 68 58.80% 50.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 12 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 81 53.10% 37.20%
Hispanic or Latino 98 81.60% 16.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,855 56.30% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 48054 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 48054 is 3,219, with median earnings of $51,551.00.

Women in 48054 are earning approximately 49.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,219 $51,551.00
Male 1,864 $60,530.00
Female 1,355 $29,716.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 48054 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 460 $76,250.00
Business and Financial 94 $115,556.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $73,516.00
Architecture and Engineering 162 $134,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $60,972.00
Community and Social Service 47 $12,448.00
Legal 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 232 $21,794.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $90,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 223 $34,220.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 56 $72,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 109 $7,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 87 $29,236.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $20,375.00
Sales 272 $22,206.00
Office and Administrative Support 262 $36,066.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 257 $59,205.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $59,773.00
Production 423 $53,552.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $49,524.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 48054 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 48054.

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 265 $80,903.00 195 $54,659.00
Business and Financial 28 $122,941.00 66 $62,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $135,000.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 24 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 224 $21,676.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $54,025.00 162 $33,465.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $76,023.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00 93 $10,101.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 87 $29,236.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 51 $20,375.00
Sales 125 $73,520.00 147 $17,986.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 262 $36,066.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 249 $60,060.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $59,773.00 0 $0.00
Production 384 $53,885.00 39 $25,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $49,524.00 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 2,928 households in 48054, with an average household size of 2.42 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 2,185 families living in the 48054 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 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 48054:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,944 100 141 743
Average Household Size 2.8 2.97 3.33 1.15
Total Families 1,944 100 141 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.27 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 2,185 families living in 48054, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 48054:

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 3,287 housing units in 48054.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,928 89.08%
Vacant 359 10.92%

11.93% of the total 3,287 housing units in 48054 are rental units. This is approximately 392 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,525 are occupied by the owner - or 76.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 48054 is $958.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 48054 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    163
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    32
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    140
  • $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 48054 is $237,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 48054 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    45
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    115
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    226
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    629
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    739
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    674
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    75
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 48054. The chart below shows the number of properties in 48054 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    348
  • 1940 to 1949
    142
  • 1950 to 1959
    269
  • 1960 to 1969
    233
  • 1970 to 1979
    612
  • 1980 to 1989
    406
  • 1990 to 1999
    686
  • 2000 to 2009
    516
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 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 48054 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    198
  • 1 vehicle available
    608
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,291
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    831

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 48054 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 48054 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 48054.

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
    142
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    346
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    311
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    354
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    137
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    235
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    355
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    183
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    134
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    258
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    493
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 48054 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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