64048 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 64048, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

64048 is a zip code in Clay County and Clinton County, Missouri, which covers Kearney, Washington, Clinton, and Jackson, with a total population of 4,371 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 64048 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 64048.

The estimated population of people living in 64048 is 4,371, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 64048 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,371
 -4.27% +11.82%
2020
4,566
+8.59%
-
2019
4,205
 -0.28% -
2018
4,217
+7.88%
-
2017
3,909
 - -

Population of 64048 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 64048 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
94.2%
98.8%
 -4.66%
Black/African American
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
0.4%
 +275.00%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
0.5%
 +500.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 64048 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 64048 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 64048 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 64048 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 -10.64% 35.2 +2.33% 42.8 -13.01%
2020 42.3 -9.03% 34.4 -19.63% 49.2 +1.86%
2019 46.5 -0.21% 42.8 -6.14% 48.3 -2.62%
2018 46.6 -5.48% 45.6 -5% 49.6 -4.25%
2017 49.3 - 48 - 51.8 -

The median age of the 64048 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 64048 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 9 158 +46.03% 221 +21.95% 239 267
10 to 19 286 +37.27% 136 +66.06% 389 238
20 to 29 151 +113.15% 119 +128.53% 354 292
30 to 39 128 +108.17% 192 -2.24% 299 177
40 to 49 386 -56.73% 250 -4.08% 201 235
50 to 59 365 +25.92% 457 -35.66% 456 298
60 to 69 226 0.56% 246 -11.1% 221 217
70+ 300 -40.75% 288 +6.27% 189 299

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 64048 zip code is $89,006.00.

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 64048.

  • Under 25
    $42,083.00
  • 25 to 44
    $95,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,173.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,260.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 64048 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 64048, 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 64048 is currently $107,796.00.

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.

8.33% of households in 64048 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 64048 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    20.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 64048 is $34,872.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 64048 by the total population of 64048.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 64048 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 64048 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
    8.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 64048 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 64048 zip over the age of 16 is 3,496.

Of those people, a total of 72.60% 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 64048 is 71.50%.

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 64048 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 258 51.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 306 93.80% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 340 88.20% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 236 90.30% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 366 94.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 797 83.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 267 76.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 369 71.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 298 28.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 259 15.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 64048. 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 3,416 72.10% 1.50%
Black or African American 36 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 23 78.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 62 19.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,362 73.20% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 64048 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 64048 is 2,500, with median earnings of $43,942.00.

Women in 64048 are earning approximately 73.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,500 $43,942.00
Male 1,393 $52,783.00
Female 1,107 $38,511.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 64048 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 301 $54,583.00
Business and Financial 35 $39,402.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $65,156.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $135,509.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 49 $7,112.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $23,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 192 $54,286.00
Healthcare Support 59 $34,957.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $43,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $11,117.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $49,643.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00
Sales 276 $57,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 346 $28,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $22,453.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $54,181.00
Production 154 $55,294.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $76,920.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 64048 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 64048.

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 174 $78,773.00 127 $37,664.00
Business and Financial 34 $0.00 1 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $65,313.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $135,509.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 45 $6,940.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $0.00 34 $6,700.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 186 $54,018.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 59 $34,957.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1 $0.00 105 $11,116.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $63,571.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Sales 191 $107,411.00 85 $48,920.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $32,188.00 332 $27,188.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $22,453.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $54,181.00 0 $0.00
Production 83 $49,653.00 71 $56,175.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $76,920.00 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 1,357 households in 64048, with an average household size of 3.22 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 1,068 families living in the 64048 zip code with an average family size of 3.72 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 64048:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,011 18 39 289
Average Household Size 3.72 2.72 4.87 1.3
Total Families 1,011 18 39 0
Average Household Size 3.71 2.17 4.77 0

Poverty

Of the 1,068 families living in 64048, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 64048:

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 1,510 housing units in 64048.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,357 89.87%
Vacant 153 10.13%

9.54% of the total 1,510 housing units in 64048 are rental units. This is approximately 144 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,190 are occupied by the owner - or 78.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 64048 is $892.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 64048 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
    23
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    98
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $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 64048 is $266,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 64048 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    93
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    148
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    534
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    359
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 64048. The chart below shows the number of properties in 64048 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    78
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    60
  • 1960 to 1969
    143
  • 1970 to 1979
    393
  • 1980 to 1989
    247
  • 1990 to 1999
    362
  • 2000 to 2009
    122
  • 2010 to 2013
    57
  • 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 64048 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18
  • 1 vehicle available
    96
  • 2 vehicles available
    465
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    778

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 64048 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 64048 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 64048.

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
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    142
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    169
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    166
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    139
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    138
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    433
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    117
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    384
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    186
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 64048 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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