38866 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38866, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38866 is a zip code in Lee County, Mississippi, which covers District 1, District 2, and District 3, with a total population of 12,560 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 38866 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38866.

The estimated population of people living in 38866 is 12,560, with a median age of 37.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38866 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,560
+0.18%
+3.43%
2020
12,538
+4.84%
-
2019
11,959
+2.94%
-
2018
11,617
 -4.33% -
2017
12,143
 - -

Population of 38866 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38866 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
85.5%
88.1%
 -2.95%
Black/African American
7.3%
6.6%
 +10.61%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
3%
 -13.33%
Asian
2.6%
1%
 +160.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Other
0.7%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38866 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 38866 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38866 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38866 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.1 -2.11% 37.3 -3.62% 37.1 -1.07%
2020 37.9 +0.53% 38.7 +9.32% 37.5 -2.09%
2019 37.7 -2.08% 35.4 -9.92% 38.3 +1.06%
2018 38.5 -0.26% 39.3 -3.91% 37.9 +1.07%
2017 38.6 - 40.9 - 37.5 -

The median age of the 38866 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 38866 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 9 839 5.18% 1,037 -23.27% 829 796
10 to 19 690 +46.9% 731 +21.93% 1,044 807
20 to 29 661 +9.59% 664 +38.27% 713 923
30 to 39 739 +8.58% 1,060 -3.65% 790 996
40 to 49 1,051 -44.68% 812 -16.71% 634 670
50 to 59 958 -5.32% 839 -5.35% 902 794
60 to 69 649 +10.92% 514 +41.18% 704 659
70+ 407 +49.05% 492 +33.82% 622 677

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38866 zip code is $72,327.00.

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 38866.

  • Under 25
    $41,135.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,097.00
  • 45 to 64
    $89,080.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,781.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38866 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 38866, 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 38866 is currently $85,707.00.

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 38866 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 38866 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38866 is $31,741.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38866 by the total population of 38866.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38866 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38866 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
    19.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38866 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38866 zip over the age of 16 is 9,841.

Of those people, a total of 63.30% 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 38866 is 59.10%.

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 38866 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 757 46.20% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 841 69.10% 27.00%
25 to 29 years 795 92.30% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 791 93.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,580 79.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,503 84.50% 6.70%
55 to 59 years 912 74.20% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 805 61.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,336 9.20% 35.00%
75 years and over 521 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38866. 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 8,954 61.40% 5.90%
Black or African American 578 95.20% 9.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 248 58.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 49 44.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 97 75.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,881 61.10% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38866 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 38866 is 5,816, with median earnings of $40,422.00.

Women in 38866 are earning approximately 55.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,816 $40,422.00
Male 2,960 $55,513.00
Female 2,856 $30,761.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38866 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 536 $43,264.00
Business and Financial 397 $68,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $58,631.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $77,415.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 111 $66,571.00
Legal 74 $192,944.00
Educational and Library 393 $47,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 633 $56,168.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 163 $17,711.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 246 $14,547.00
Personal Care and Service 247 $7,306.00
Sales 559 $56,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 906 $33,481.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $24,925.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $40,870.00
Production 539 $32,296.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $56,184.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38866 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 38866.

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 298 $29,063.00 238 $43,681.00
Business and Financial 186 $68,333.00 211 $56,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $58,631.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $77,415.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 41 $0.00 70 $65,256.00
Legal 45 $0.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 165 $54,276.00 228 $43,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 81 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 209 $77,969.00 424 $32,115.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $0.00 50 $17,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $42,843.00 158 $14,030.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $0.00 165 $18,609.00
Sales 373 $57,212.00 186 $27,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $49,042.00 767 $31,716.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $24,925.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $40,870.00 0 $0.00
Production 313 $41,914.00 226 $29,486.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $56,184.00 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 4,559 households in 38866, with an average household size of 2.75 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 3,637 families living in the 38866 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 38866:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,888 287 462 922
Average Household Size 3.05 3.49 3.08 1.43
Total Families 2,888 287 462 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.91 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 3,637 families living in 38866, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38866:

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 5,410 housing units in 38866.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,559 84.27%
Vacant 851 15.73%

12.70% of the total 5,410 housing units in 38866 are rental units. This is approximately 687 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,825 are occupied by the owner - or 70.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38866 is $791.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38866 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
    47
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    304
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    199
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    44
  • $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 38866 is $169,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38866 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    209
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    642
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    773
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    813
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    935
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    412
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    41
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38866. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38866 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    83
  • 1940 to 1949
    82
  • 1950 to 1959
    286
  • 1960 to 1969
    319
  • 1970 to 1979
    769
  • 1980 to 1989
    678
  • 1990 to 1999
    928
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,560
  • 2010 to 2013
    673
  • 2014 or later
    32

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 38866 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    107
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,007
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,204
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,241

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38866 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38866 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38866.

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
    85
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    281
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    782
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,197
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,203
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    512
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    743
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    121
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    81
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38866 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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