65037 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65037, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65037 is a zip code in Camden County and Morgan County, Missouri, which covers Jasper, Buffalo, and Osage, with a total population of 4,606 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 65037 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65037.

The estimated population of people living in 65037 is 4,606, with a median age of 57.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65037 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,606
+8.48%
+1.23%
2020
4,246
 -10.87% -
2019
4,764
+6.7%
-
2018
4,465
 -1.87% -
2017
4,550
 - -

Population of 65037 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65037 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
88.5%
97.8%
 -9.51%
Black/African American
3%
0.9%
 +233.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
1.1%
 +290.91%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65037 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 65037 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65037 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65037 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 57.9 -2.2% 55.6 -3.14% 61.5 -0.81%
2020 59.2 +2.6% 57.4 +3.24% 62 +5.44%
2019 57.7 -1.2% 55.6 -4.47% 58.8 +0.17%
2018 58.4 -0.34% 58.2 -0.34% 58.7 -1.01%
2017 58.6 - 58.4 - 59.3 -

The median age of the 65037 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 65037 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 9 236 -63.76% 103 -13.71% 94 81
10 to 19 121 +93.23% 94 +39.73% 244 122
20 to 29 81 +59.44% 236 -49.93% 127 126
30 to 39 202 -40.03% 214 +14.74% 121 223
40 to 49 186 +48.56% 211 +17.23% 252 227
50 to 59 425 -4.79% 315 +29.48% 403 414
60 to 69 382 -5.38% 424 +10.31% 360 453
70+ 587 -6.84% 733 +11.75% 544 815

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65037 zip code is $60,945.00.

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 65037.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,977.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,571.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65037 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 65037, 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 65037 is currently $86,754.00.

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.

6.61% of households in 65037 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 65037 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65037 is $41,828.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65037 by the total population of 65037.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65037 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65037 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
    7.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65037 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65037 zip over the age of 16 is 4,179.

Of those people, a total of 45.10% 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 65037 is 43.80%.

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 65037 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 114 34.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 71 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 182 65.90% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 183 91.80% 10.70%
35 to 44 years 463 88.10% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 610 82.00% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 384 31.80% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 462 41.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 886 22.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 824 8.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65037. 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 3,913 44.20% 2.30%
Black or African American 70 35.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 15 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 181 71.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 176 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,767 42.00% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65037 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 65037 is 1,831, with median earnings of $34,289.00.

Women in 65037 are earning approximately 97.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,831 $34,289.00
Male 820 $34,750.00
Female 1,011 $33,992.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65037 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 165 $76,688.00
Business and Financial 192 $73,408.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $31,250.00
Legal 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $9,609.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 201 $54,805.00
Healthcare Support 47 $26,553.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 181 $12,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 194 $25,588.00
Office and Administrative Support 241 $27,788.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 112 $30,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $28,750.00
Production 144 $38,529.00
Transportation and Material Moving 103 $217,524.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65037 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 65037.

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 121 $158,015.00 44 $31,719.00
Business and Financial 27 $70,859.00 165 $73,587.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 23 $41,964.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 182 $54,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 47 $26,553.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $2,499.00 148 $21,058.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $13,750.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 27 $23,125.00 167 $25,809.00
Office and Administrative Support 54 $42,083.00 187 $25,402.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 112 $30,417.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $28,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $39,154.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 103 $217,524.00 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 2,195 households in 65037, with an average household size of 2.07 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 1,277 families living in the 65037 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 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 65037:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,139 47 91 918
Average Household Size 2.54 5.34 4.21 1.1
Total Families 1,139 47 91 0
Average Household Size 2.5 4.96 4.19 0

Poverty

Of the 1,277 families living in 65037, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65037:

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 5,503 housing units in 65037.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,195 39.89%
Vacant 3,308 60.11%

4.58% of the total 5,503 housing units in 65037 are rental units. This is approximately 252 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,934 are occupied by the owner - or 35.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65037 is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65037 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
    9
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    136
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    53
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in 65037 is $212,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65037 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    182
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    262
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    247
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    225
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    530
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    297
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    191
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65037. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65037 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    43
  • 1940 to 1949
    97
  • 1950 to 1959
    343
  • 1960 to 1969
    541
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,249
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,321
  • 1990 to 1999
    750
  • 2000 to 2009
    976
  • 2010 to 2013
    157
  • 2014 or later
    26

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 65037 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    126
  • 1 vehicle available
    678
  • 2 vehicles available
    920
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    471

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65037 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65037 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65037.

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
    42
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    130
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    217
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    181
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    175
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    81
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    296
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    163
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    67
  • 90 or more minutes
    168

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 65037 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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