65737 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 65737, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

65737 is a zip code in Christian County, Stone County, and Taney County, Missouri, which covers South Galloway, Ruth A, Ruth B City, Ruth B Rural, Ruth C, Ruth C Rural, Sunset Cove, Washington, Branson, and Jasper, with a total population of 7,595 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 65737 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 65737.

The estimated population of people living in 65737 is 7,595, with a median age of 51.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 65737 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,595
 -6.3% -16.76%
2020
8,106
 -3.55% -
2019
8,404
 -1.62% -
2018
8,542
 -6.38% -
2017
9,124
 - -

Population of 65737 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 65737 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
92.4%
94.3%
 -2.01%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0.5%
1.3%
 -61.54%
Hispanic
3.6%
2.2%
 +63.64%
Asian
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.9%
 +42.11%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 65737 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 65737 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 65737 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 65737 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.3 -1.35% 50.1 -2.72% 52.2 -1.69%
2020 52 -0.57% 51.5 -3.2% 53.1 +2.91%
2019 52.3 +1.16% 53.2 +3.1% 51.6 -0.19%
2018 51.7 +3.19% 51.6 +2.99% 51.7 +3.19%
2017 50.1 - 50.1 - 50.1 -

The median age of the 65737 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 65737 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 9 294 +41.68% 341 -59.24% 338 178
10 to 19 681 -61.63% 494 -7.43% 333 447
20 to 29 476 -44.74% 463 -8.93% 294 404
30 to 39 345 -3.23% 438 -20.1% 314 353
40 to 49 462 +10.82% 561 -13.01% 498 484
50 to 59 713 -26.92% 849 -46.6% 536 513
60 to 69 890 -24.14% 719 +23.45% 685 902
70+ 659 -9.43% 739 +2.63% 573 743

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 65737 zip code is $50,926.00.

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 65737.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,864.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,964.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,755.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 65737 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 65737, 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 65737 is currently $75,500.00.

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.

6.31% of households in 65737 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 65737 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.62%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 65737 is $31,980.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 65737 by the total population of 65737.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 65737 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 65737 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
    8.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 65737 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 65737 zip over the age of 16 is 6,619.

Of those people, a total of 52.70% 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 65737 is 46.90%.

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 65737 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 320 38.80% 35.50%
20 to 24 years 327 88.70% 19.00%
25 to 29 years 371 59.30% 23.60%
30 to 34 years 315 89.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 792 84.80% 10.00%
45 to 54 years 990 65.80% 17.50%
55 to 59 years 601 50.10% 9.30%
60 to 64 years 812 66.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,296 28.10% 5.80%
75 years and over 795 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 65737. 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 6,248 53.00% 11.50%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 40 25.00% 0.00%
Asian 30 96.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 123 86.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 177 15.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 183 64.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,188 53.30% 11.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 65737 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 65737 is 3,105, with median earnings of $27,285.00.

Women in 65737 are earning approximately 57.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,105 $27,285.00
Male 1,314 $38,000.00
Female 1,791 $21,817.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 65737 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 394 $44,394.00
Business and Financial 79 $29,911.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $100,521.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 179 $39,107.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $17,723.00
Healthcare Practitioners 183 $66,875.00
Healthcare Support 149 $27,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $33,563.00
Law Enforcement 17 $31,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 160 $14,286.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $14,514.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $14,225.00
Sales 377 $28,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 582 $23,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 207 $43,266.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $32,850.00
Production 95 $33,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $36,328.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 65737 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 65737.

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 217 $109,191.00 177 $20,842.00
Business and Financial 37 $34,821.00 42 $28,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $44,875.00 110 $22,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 78 $17,768.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $0.00 117 $53,277.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 141 $26,910.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $33,563.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $31,875.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $2,499.00 120 $17,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $22,500.00 21 $8,984.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $44,500.00 115 $13,875.00
Sales 135 $55,913.00 242 $18,309.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $21,309.00 423 $26,627.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 193 $42,702.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $32,750.00 2 $0.00
Production 60 $38,529.00 35 $22,019.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $35,469.00 11 $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 3,057 households in 65737, with an average household size of 2.48 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 1,925 families living in the 65737 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 65737:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,616 83 226 1,132
Average Household Size 3 2.89 5.08 1.18
Total Families 1,616 83 226 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.73 4.45 0

Poverty

Of the 1,925 families living in 65737, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 65737:

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 5,176 housing units in 65737.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,057 59.06%
Vacant 2,119 40.94%

11.88% of the total 5,176 housing units in 65737 are rental units. This is approximately 615 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,426 are occupied by the owner - or 46.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 65737 is $820.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 65737 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
    94
  • $500 to $999
    328
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    132
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    61

Property Value

The median value of a property in 65737 is $176,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 65737 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    302
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    411
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    196
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    478
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    428
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    382
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    217
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 65737. The chart below shows the number of properties in 65737 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    73
  • 1940 to 1949
    18
  • 1950 to 1959
    111
  • 1960 to 1969
    310
  • 1970 to 1979
    456
  • 1980 to 1989
    943
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,442
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,503
  • 2010 to 2013
    320
  • 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 65737 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    218
  • 1 vehicle available
    931
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,268
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    640

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 65737 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 65737 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 65737.

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
    20
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    309
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    349
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    440
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    508
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    354
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    299
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    102
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    72
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    216
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    167
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 65737 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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