65672 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65672, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65672 is a zip code in Taney County, Missouri, which covers Oliver and Scott, with a total population of 8,711 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 65672 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65672.

The estimated population of people living in 65672 is 8,711, with a median age of 42.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65672 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,711
 -9.55% -6.00%
2020
9,631
+0.09%
-
2019
9,622
+1.96%
-
2018
9,437
+1.83%
-
2017
9,267
 - -

Population of 65672 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65672 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
89.9%
92.7%
 -3.02%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Native
0.7%
1.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
5.8%
4.8%
 +20.83%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
0.5%
 +580.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65672 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 65672 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65672 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65672 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.3 +3.93% 43.3 +6.39% 41.5 +1.97%
2020 40.7 +2.78% 40.7 +5.17% 40.7 +0.74%
2019 39.6 +3.13% 38.7 +2.11% 40.4 +2.54%
2018 38.4 +1.86% 37.9 +0.53% 39.4 -0.25%
2017 37.7 - 37.7 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 65672 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 65672 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 9 503 +8.06% 501 +27.34% 524 648
10 to 19 543 -27.93% 743 -47.36% 367 408
20 to 29 716 -30.78% 997 -31.64% 511 707
30 to 39 526 -13.23% 240 +47.21% 450 371
40 to 49 533 2.09% 506 +64.71% 514 867
50 to 59 482 +61.84% 641 -30.75% 774 446
60 to 69 461 +15.73% 663 -47.63% 506 377
70+ 572 -7.88% 640 +14.91% 508 733

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65672 zip code is $53,338.00.

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 65672.

  • Under 25
    $34,246.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,922.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,027.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,712.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65672 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 65672, 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 65672 is currently $64,631.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 65672 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 65672 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    29.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65672 is $26,221.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65672 by the total population of 65672.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65672 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65672 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
    10.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65672 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65672 zip over the age of 16 is 7,102.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 65672 is 58.80%.

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 65672 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 338 53.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 770 96.20% 22.90%
25 to 29 years 448 92.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 363 85.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,158 82.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,128 78.60% 9.10%
55 to 59 years 773 45.50% 16.80%
60 to 64 years 390 54.10% 4.70%
65 to 74 years 986 43.60% 4.40%
75 years and over 748 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65672. 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 6,497 62.10% 7.70%
Black or African American 7 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 16.70% 0.00%
Asian 5 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 102 73.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 467 85.90% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 404 91.10% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,484 62.00% 7.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65672 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 65672 is 4,175, with median earnings of $26,125.00.

Women in 65672 are earning approximately 91.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,175 $26,125.00
Male 2,333 $27,330.00
Female 1,842 $25,111.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65672 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 263 $41,424.00
Business and Financial 56 $48,947.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 160 $19,567.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 188 $23,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $13,321.00
Healthcare Practitioners 274 $54,430.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 491 $27,756.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $30,606.00
Personal Care and Service 158 $24,600.00
Sales 424 $25,115.00
Office and Administrative Support 632 $25,287.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $26,356.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $46,939.00
Production 243 $25,930.00
Transportation and Material Moving 270 $2,499.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65672 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 65672.

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 156 $49,306.00 107 $26,011.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 56 $48,947.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 71 $32,064.00 89 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $6,607.00 152 $25,682.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $80,060.00 173 $52,785.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 243 $24,698.00 248 $27,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $25,865.00 33 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $0.00 68 $21,750.00
Sales 155 $28,802.00 269 $17,863.00
Office and Administrative Support 242 $24,267.00 390 $25,557.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $26,356.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $46,939.00 18 $0.00
Production 213 $26,230.00 30 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 264 $2,499.00 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 3,491 households in 65672, with an average household size of 2.44 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 2,588 families living in the 65672 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 65672:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,183 132 273 903
Average Household Size 2.91 2.6 2.9 1.15
Total Families 2,183 132 273 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.51 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 2,588 families living in 65672, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65672:

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 4,802 housing units in 65672.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,491 72.70%
Vacant 1,311 27.30%

22.41% of the total 4,802 housing units in 65672 are rental units. This is approximately 1,076 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,351 are occupied by the owner - or 48.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65672 is $738.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65672 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
    64
  • Less than $500
    126
  • $500 to $999
    762
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    147
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    41
  • $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 65672 is $144,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65672 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    142
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    565
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    552
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    317
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    460
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    250
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    65
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65672. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65672 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    200
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    97
  • 1960 to 1969
    336
  • 1970 to 1979
    650
  • 1980 to 1989
    537
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,082
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,493
  • 2010 to 2013
    407
  • 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 65672 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    46
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,252
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,646
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    547

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65672 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65672 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65672.

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
    125
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    364
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    767
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    877
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    990
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    151
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    351
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    32
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8
  • 90 or more minutes
    44

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 65672 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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