65251 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65251, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65251 is a zip code in Callaway County, Missouri, which covers Auxvasse, Bourbon, Caldwell, Calwood, Cleveland, East Fulton, Guthrie, McCredie, Nine Mile Prairie, Round Prairie, St. Aubert, and West Fulton, with a total population of 21,739 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 65251 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65251.

The estimated population of people living in 65251 is 21,739, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65251 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,739
 -2.72% +1.30%
2020
22,347
+1.99%
-
2019
21,912
+0.82%
-
2018
21,734
+1.28%
-
2017
21,460
 - -

Population of 65251 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65251 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
87.2%
86.9%
 +0.35%
Black/African American
6%
7.2%
 -16.67%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2%
 +20.00%
Asian
1%
0.9%
 +11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.5%
 +4.00%
Other
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65251 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 65251 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65251 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65251 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +4.31% 37.3 +1.91% 40.7 +5.17%
2020 37.1 -2.88% 36.6 -0.54% 38.7 -3.73%
2019 38.2 +0.79% 36.8 +1.1% 40.2 0%
2018 37.9 +4.99% 36.4 +3.12% 40.2 +7.77%
2017 36.1 - 35.3 - 37.3 -

The median age of the 65251 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 65251 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 1,066 +10.84% 1,277 -18.37% 1,152 1,017
10 to 19 1,283 -10.61% 1,601 -4.57% 1,143 1,494
20 to 29 2,132 -22.94% 1,312 +14.81% 1,641 1,487
30 to 39 2,078 +6.79% 1,205 -12.27% 2,222 1,042
40 to 49 1,462 -8.73% 1,232 +2.88% 1,337 1,266
50 to 59 1,258 +34.18% 1,369 +3.96% 1,734 1,409
60 to 69 1,064 +5.75% 1,020 +22.08% 1,108 1,255
70+ 916 +24.08% 1,185 +8.02% 1,150 1,282

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65251 zip code is $58,384.00.

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 65251.

  • Under 25
    $45,441.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,546.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,850.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,688.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65251 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 65251, 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 65251 is currently $76,109.00.

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.

3.32% of households in 65251 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 65251 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65251 is $27,306.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65251 by the total population of 65251.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65251 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65251 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
    10.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65251 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65251 zip over the age of 16 is 18,320.

Of those people, a total of 54.10% 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 65251 is 50.40%.

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 65251 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,387 42.80% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 1,878 60.30% 18.00%
25 to 29 years 1,250 57.00% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 1,221 58.70% 7.10%
35 to 44 years 3,521 74.60% 8.60%
45 to 54 years 2,512 70.10% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,756 62.10% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 1,339 55.20% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,071 22.60% 6.00%
75 years and over 1,385 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65251. 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 16,384 53.50% 5.80%
Black or African American 1,091 47.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 47.70% 0.00%
Asian 116 81.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 178 85.40% 100.00%
Two or more races 507 70.00% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 459 62.30% 19.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,033 53.20% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65251 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 65251 is 9,231, with median earnings of $35,500.00.

Women in 65251 are earning approximately 80.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,231 $35,500.00
Male 4,626 $38,526.00
Female 4,605 $31,082.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65251 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 899 $53,949.00
Business and Financial 412 $68,881.00
Computer and Mathematical 120 $87,770.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $63,182.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $80,707.00
Community and Social Service 363 $50,592.00
Legal 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 479 $35,104.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 181 $39,402.00
Healthcare Practitioners 668 $48,026.00
Healthcare Support 435 $18,641.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $45,938.00
Law Enforcement 93 $34,931.00
Food Preparation and Serving 283 $11,439.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 424 $20,153.00
Personal Care and Service 367 $12,146.00
Sales 841 $30,144.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,180 $30,192.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 386 $41,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $62,934.00
Production 674 $30,449.00
Transportation and Material Moving 309 $32,827.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65251 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 65251.

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 366 $53,484.00 533 $55,750.00
Business and Financial 355 $68,949.00 57 $67,721.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $88,885.00 39 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $0.00 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 178 $31,471.00 185 $51,250.00
Legal 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 118 $40,705.00 361 $30,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $53,571.00 111 $39,076.00
Healthcare Practitioners 174 $56,667.00 494 $40,000.00
Healthcare Support 58 $13,816.00 377 $18,969.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 182 $45,188.00 60 $88,700.00
Law Enforcement 93 $34,931.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $8,917.00 165 $12,052.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 283 $21,352.00 141 $16,622.00
Personal Care and Service 73 $11,736.00 294 $12,296.00
Sales 470 $36,935.00 371 $28,060.00
Office and Administrative Support 283 $21,622.00 897 $33,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 367 $44,083.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $62,934.00 0 $0.00
Production 524 $33,182.00 150 $23,103.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $37,262.00 135 $18,287.00

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 7,148 households in 65251, with an average household size of 2.54 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 4,720 families living in the 65251 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 65251:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,512 338 870 2,428
Average Household Size 3.25 4.38 2.78 1.16
Total Families 3,512 338 870 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.24 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 4,720 families living in 65251, 8.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65251:

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 8,094 housing units in 65251.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,148 88.31%
Vacant 946 11.69%

25.08% of the total 8,094 housing units in 65251 are rental units. This is approximately 2,030 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,891 are occupied by the owner - or 60.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65251 is $730.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65251 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
    227
  • Less than $500
    403
  • $500 to $999
    1,212
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    316
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    68
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 65251 is $153,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65251 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    270
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,091
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    997
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    962
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    976
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    518
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65251. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65251 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    850
  • 1940 to 1949
    139
  • 1950 to 1959
    692
  • 1960 to 1969
    989
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,362
  • 1980 to 1989
    959
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,435
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,229
  • 2010 to 2013
    439
  • 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 65251 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    379
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,970
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,685
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,114

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65251 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65251 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65251.

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
    514
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,543
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,314
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,002
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,033
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    602
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    909
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    282
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    417
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    315
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    139
  • 90 or more minutes
    236

Summary

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