63863 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 63863, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

63863 is a zip code in Dunklin County and New Madrid County, Missouri, which covers Cotton Hill, Union, and Como, with a total population of 5,545 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 63863 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 63863.

The estimated population of people living in 63863 is 5,545, with a median age of 39.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 63863 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,545
 -7.12% -9.04%
2020
5,970
 -2.88% -
2019
6,147
 -0.87% -
2018
6,201
+1.72%
-
2017
6,096
 - -

Population of 63863 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 63863 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
74%
70.9%
 +4.37%
Black/African American
18.8%
24.4%
 -22.95%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
1.4%
 +92.86%
Asian
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
3.3%
 +9.09%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 63863 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 63863 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 63863 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 63863 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.1 +0.51% 38.1 +2.14% 40.2 +1.52%
2020 38.9 +1.57% 37.3 +11.01% 39.6 -0.75%
2019 38.3 +0.52% 33.6 -10.4% 39.9 +3.64%
2018 38.1 +1.87% 37.5 +4.75% 38.5 +1.85%
2017 37.4 - 35.8 - 37.8 -

The median age of the 63863 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 63863 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 9 364 +7.56% 426 +21.84% 385 521
10 to 19 567 -25.82% 571 -72.93% 431 250
20 to 29 292 +10.26% 436 -49.05% 294 250
30 to 39 252 +30.83% 351 +26.37% 317 436
40 to 49 375 -18.83% 459 -13.62% 307 396
50 to 59 373 -27.85% 304 +20.04% 272 365
60 to 69 297 +34.57% 335 -17.19% 391 277
70+ 229 -5.61% 465 -2.64% 204 449

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 63863 zip code is $38,102.00.

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 63863.

  • Under 25
    $17,635.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,240.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,471.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 63863 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 63863, 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 63863 is currently $62,316.00.

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.

2.25% of households in 63863 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 63863 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    34.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 63863 is $25,901.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 63863 by the total population of 63863.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 63863 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 63863 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
    5.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 63863 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 63863 zip over the age of 16 is 4,246.

Of those people, a total of 53.70% 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 63863 is 48.60%.

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 63863 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 288 16.30% 19.10%
20 to 24 years 273 85.00% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 271 94.10% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 323 70.30% 30.40%
35 to 44 years 725 72.30% 13.20%
45 to 54 years 639 65.40% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 406 61.30% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 375 49.10% 14.70%
65 to 74 years 558 22.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 388 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 63863. 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 3,221 53.80% 10.60%
Black or African American 733 56.80% 5.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 96 17.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 168 49.40% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 107 33.60% 22.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,212 54.00% 10.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 63863 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 63863 is 2,065, with median earnings of $32,563.00.

Women in 63863 are earning approximately 88.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,065 $32,563.00
Male 1,126 $33,969.00
Female 939 $29,974.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 63863 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 159 $45,461.00
Business and Financial 44 $42,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 65 $41,094.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 113 $37,981.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 201 $38,021.00
Healthcare Support 108 $21,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $31,184.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $6,513.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $8,214.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $9,226.00
Sales 210 $26,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $27,969.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 151 $35,488.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $30,893.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $85,559.00
Production 234 $33,839.00
Transportation and Material Moving 207 $50,721.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 63863 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 63863.

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 69 $29,904.00 90 $45,526.00
Business and Financial 24 $0.00 20 $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 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 46 $43,889.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 95 $35,469.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00 173 $38,993.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 108 $21,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $6,875.00 34 $6,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $8,214.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 14 $4,688.00
Sales 101 $33,686.00 109 $9,243.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $28,906.00 110 $27,059.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 151 $35,488.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $30,857.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $85,559.00 0 $0.00
Production 155 $34,696.00 79 $22,132.00
Transportation and Material Moving 195 $51,298.00 12 $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 2,179 households in 63863, 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 1,398 families living in the 63863 zip code with an average family size of 3.12 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 63863:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 881 135 382 781
Average Household Size 3.33 2.7 3.1 1.24
Total Families 881 135 382 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.37 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 1,398 families living in 63863, 16.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 63863:

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 2,682 housing units in 63863.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,179 81.25%
Vacant 503 18.75%

32.18% of the total 2,682 housing units in 63863 are rental units. This is approximately 863 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,237 are occupied by the owner - or 46.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 63863 is $591.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 63863 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
    79
  • Less than $500
    230
  • $500 to $999
    525
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    98
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $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 63863 is $79,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 63863 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    343
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    422
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    180
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    143
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    145
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 63863. The chart below shows the number of properties in 63863 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    79
  • 1940 to 1949
    229
  • 1950 to 1959
    272
  • 1960 to 1969
    620
  • 1970 to 1979
    827
  • 1980 to 1989
    318
  • 1990 to 1999
    120
  • 2000 to 2009
    126
  • 2010 to 2013
    91
  • 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 63863 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    153
  • 1 vehicle available
    958
  • 2 vehicles available
    717
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    351

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 63863 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 63863 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 63863.

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
    81
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    501
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    194
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    232
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    236
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    49
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    159
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    117
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    104
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    139
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    102
  • 90 or more minutes
    29

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 63863 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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