65254 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65254, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65254 is a zip code in Chariton County and Howard County, Missouri, which covers Chariton, Boonslick, and Prairie, with a total population of 1,799 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 65254 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65254.

The estimated population of people living in 65254 is 1,799, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65254 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,799
 -3.54% -8.26%
2020
1,865
 -2.71% -
2019
1,917
 -7.57% -
2018
2,074
+5.76%
-
2017
1,961
 - -

Population of 65254 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65254 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%
92.6%
 -4.97%
Black/African American
5.4%
3.1%
 +74.19%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5%
1.4%
 +257.14%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
3%
 -66.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65254 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 65254 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65254 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65254 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 -10.54% 42 -6.25% 38.5 -10.47%
2020 44.6 +0.68% 44.8 +2.75% 43 -6.72%
2019 44.3 +2.55% 43.6 +0.23% 46.1 +7.21%
2018 43.2 -0.92% 43.5 -2.9% 43 +1.18%
2017 43.6 - 44.8 - 42.5 -

The median age of the 65254 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 65254 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 79 +61.77% 105 +41.21% 134 151
10 to 19 146 -25.05% 189 -28.66% 112 134
20 to 29 105 2.81% 73 +16.79% 100 79
30 to 39 83 -7.23% 114 +7.68% 74 118
40 to 49 125 -25.78% 120 -40.9% 94 72
50 to 59 184 -45.28% 109 -35.76% 113 67
60 to 69 125 +23.93% 135 +9.7% 147 138
70+ 116 -8.79% 153 +8.31% 102 164

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65254 zip code is $61,490.00.

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 65254.

  • Under 25
    $41,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,469.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,167.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65254 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 65254, 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 65254 is currently $65,728.00.

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.

2.42% of households in 65254 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 65254 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65254 is $24,770.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65254 by the total population of 65254.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65254 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65254 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
    6.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65254 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65254 zip over the age of 16 is 1,381.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% 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 65254 is 64.00%.

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 65254 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 113 66.40% 21.30%
20 to 24 years 65 75.40% 10.20%
25 to 29 years 114 91.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 87 94.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 174 93.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 157 96.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 120 76.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 185 69.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 182 23.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 184 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65254. 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 1,264 68.00% 1.50%
Black or African American 89 28.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 100.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 52.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 78 67.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,192 68.20% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65254 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 65254 is 884, with median earnings of $36,226.00.

Women in 65254 are earning approximately 67.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 884 $36,226.00
Male 459 $41,354.00
Female 425 $28,083.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65254 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 115 $32,639.00
Business and Financial 18 $45,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $34,412.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $49,875.00
Healthcare Support 13 $18,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $46,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $6,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $28,281.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00
Sales 42 $42,143.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $21,181.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $49,792.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $47,917.00
Production 72 $38,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $38,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65254 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 65254.

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 96 $33,333.00 19 $29,107.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 9 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $40,000.00 94 $33,529.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 56 $49,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 13 $18,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $9,063.00 41 $5,781.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $40,278.00 13 $18,958.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 28 $54,167.00 14 $40,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $41,953.00 98 $16,974.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $68,333.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $49,583.00 12 $0.00
Production 52 $39,000.00 20 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 48 $37,083.00 6 $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 661 households in 65254, with an average household size of 2.65 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 446 families living in the 65254 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 65254:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 385 23 38 215
Average Household Size 3.21 4.65 4.18 1.18
Total Families 385 23 38 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.61 3.92 0

Poverty

Of the 446 families living in 65254, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65254:

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 942 housing units in 65254.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 661 70.17%
Vacant 281 29.83%

7.01% of the total 942 housing units in 65254 are rental units. This is approximately 66 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 579 are occupied by the owner - or 61.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65254 is $650.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65254 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
    16
  • Less than $500
    27
  • $500 to $999
    23
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 65254 is $111,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65254 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    43
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    217
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    74
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    82
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    22
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65254. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65254 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    205
  • 1940 to 1949
    63
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    170
  • 1970 to 1979
    145
  • 1980 to 1989
    68
  • 1990 to 1999
    57
  • 2000 to 2009
    59
  • 2010 to 2013
    65
  • 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 65254 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    24
  • 1 vehicle available
    148
  • 2 vehicles available
    281
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    208

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65254 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65254 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65254.

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
    86
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    132
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    119
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    133
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    57
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    25
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    116
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    75
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    44
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 65254 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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