65626 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65626, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65626 is a zip code in Howell County and Ozark County, Missouri, which covers Benton, Spring Creek, Bayou I, Bayou II, Dawt, and Richland, with a total population of 2,277 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 65626 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65626.

The estimated population of people living in 65626 is 2,277, with a median age of 46.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65626 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,277
+10.7%
+46.34%
2020
2,057
+19.87%
-
2019
1,716
+3.75%
-
2018
1,654
+6.3%
-
2017
1,556
 - -

Population of 65626 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65626 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
92.8%
94.4%
 -1.69%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
3.5%
 -74.29%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.1%
 -33.33%
Other
5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65626 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 65626 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65626 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65626 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.5 -0.43% 37.9 +2.16% 53.3 -9.04%
2020 46.7 -0.64% 37.1 -1.85% 58.6 +1.03%
2019 47 -0.84% 37.8 -4.06% 58 +3.94%
2018 47.4 -1.04% 39.4 -14.53% 55.8 +7.51%
2017 47.9 - 46.1 - 51.9 -

The median age of the 65626 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 65626 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 82 +113.42% 40 -54.79% 182 21
10 to 19 156 +42.84% 80 +181.32% 208 200
20 to 29 89 +61.45% 53 +115.58% 149 88
30 to 39 44 +180.21% 63 +82.59% 109 81
40 to 49 125 3.83% 93 +13.37% 82 95
50 to 59 138 +20.48% 163 -31.74% 161 111
60 to 69 109 +43.85% 102 +119.85% 160 254
70+ 85 +110.4% 134 +23.84% 217 159

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65626 zip code is $44,926.00.

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 65626.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,535.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,978.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,354.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65626 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 65626, 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 65626 is currently $53,049.00.

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.

1.61% of households in 65626 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 65626 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    33.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65626 is $20,890.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65626 by the total population of 65626.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65626 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65626 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
    5.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    2.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65626 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65626 zip over the age of 16 is 1,756.

Of those people, a total of 47.30% 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 65626 is 45.60%.

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 65626 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 90 28.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 188 56.40% 29.20%
25 to 29 years 49 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 72 63.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 166 81.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 280 50.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 121 76.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 221 55.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 400 17.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 169 25.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65626. 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 1,677 48.00% 3.90%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 47 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 32 81.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 20 15.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,657 48.40% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65626 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 65626 is 800, with median earnings of $31,319.00.

Women in 65626 are earning approximately 65.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 800 $31,319.00
Male 396 $35,200.00
Female 404 $23,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65626 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 54 $17,411.00
Business and Financial 42 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $34,792.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 43 $6,453.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $24,338.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $9,688.00
Sales 70 $11,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 74 $35,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $33,393.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $53,537.00
Production 35 $33,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $38,468.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65626 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 65626.

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 11 $0.00 43 $16,920.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 42 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 5 $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 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 43 $6,453.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 46 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 10 $18,000.00
Sales 63 $11,575.00 7 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 74 $35,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $0.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $53,537.00 0 $0.00
Production 31 $29,688.00 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $38,468.00 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 871 households in 65626, with an average household size of 2.61 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 669 families living in the 65626 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 65626:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 521 95 53 202
Average Household Size 2.97 3.49 3.19 1.14
Total Families 521 95 53 0
Average Household Size 2.94 3.01 2.11 0

Poverty

Of the 669 families living in 65626, 19.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65626:

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 1,142 housing units in 65626.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 871 76.27%
Vacant 271 23.73%

6.65% of the total 1,142 housing units in 65626 are rental units. This is approximately 76 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 719 are occupied by the owner - or 62.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65626 is $623.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65626 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
    76
  • Less than $500
    17
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 65626 is $135,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65626 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    137
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    120
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    153
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    74
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    139
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    57
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65626. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65626 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    108
  • 1940 to 1949
    10
  • 1950 to 1959
    25
  • 1960 to 1969
    125
  • 1970 to 1979
    230
  • 1980 to 1989
    142
  • 1990 to 1999
    167
  • 2000 to 2009
    296
  • 2010 to 2013
    39
  • 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 65626 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    72
  • 1 vehicle available
    104
  • 2 vehicles available
    429
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    266

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65626 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65626 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65626.

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
    10
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    30
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    48
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    64
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    119
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    74
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    251
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    53
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    19

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 65626 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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