68331 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 68331, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

68331 is a zip code in Gage County, Nebraska, which covers Hanover, Highland, Holt, and Nemaha, with a total population of 1,045 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 68331 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 68331.

The estimated population of people living in 68331 is 1,045, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 68331 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,045
 -0.67% +4.08%
2020
1,052
+0.29%
-
2019
1,049
+1.16%
-
2018
1,037
+3.29%
-
2017
1,004
 - -

Population of 68331 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 68331 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
86.4%
97.5%
 -11.38%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Native
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
8.9%
0.6%
 +1,383.33%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
0.2%
 +1,550.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 68331 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 68331 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 68331 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 68331 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 +8.21% 38.9 +0.26% 43.1 +8.84%
2020 39 -1.52% 38.8 -1.52% 39.6 -0.25%
2019 39.6 +4.21% 39.4 +2.87% 39.7 +7.01%
2018 38 +14.11% 38.3 +21.2% 37.1 +7.85%
2017 33.3 - 31.6 - 34.4 -

The median age of the 68331 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 68331 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 98 -79.95% 89 -62.43% 38 40
10 to 19 127 +8.82% 79 +48.55% 128 122
20 to 29 33 +34.82% 33 -59.93% 45 15
30 to 39 68 -7.13% 57 -1.83% 61 54
40 to 49 48 +45.29% 64 +54.96% 64 101
50 to 59 83 -6.67% 47 +53.67% 77 75
60 to 69 43 +31.6% 41 +44.49% 58 60
70+ 47 +27.15% 47 +4.94% 58 49

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 68331 zip code is $63,958.00.

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 68331.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,063.00
  • 45 to 64
    $114,191.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,393.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 68331 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 68331, 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 68331 is currently $84,301.00.

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.

2.17% of households in 68331 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 68331 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 68331 is $30,757.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 68331 by the total population of 68331.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 68331 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 68331 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
    13.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 68331 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 68331 zip over the age of 16 is 807.

Of those people, a total of 72.00% 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 68331 is 69.90%.

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 68331 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 90 43.30% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 40 67.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 20 85.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 38 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 154 96.10% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 200 97.50% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 40 95.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 79 70.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 76 30.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 70 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 68331. 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 768 75.40% 2.90%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 30 6.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 46 37.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 731 77.20% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 68331 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 68331 is 564, with median earnings of $41,765.00.

Women in 68331 are earning approximately 62.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 564 $41,765.00
Male 252 $46,250.00
Female 312 $28,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 68331 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 25 $92,788.00
Business and Financial 23 $86,023.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $44,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $41,563.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $40,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $52,083.00
Healthcare Support 20 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $37,938.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $13,819.00
Sales 20 $10,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 45 $32,212.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 51 $44,345.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $58,750.00
Production 58 $80,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $93,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 68331 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 68331.

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 14 $78,125.00 11 $0.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 20 $85,682.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 32 $21,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 33 $50,521.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 18 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 43 $13,819.00
Sales 8 $73,750.00 12 $8,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 1 $0.00 44 $32,115.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $43,810.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 28 $88,409.00 30 $44,643.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $93,438.00 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 369 households in 68331, with an average household size of 2.83 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 297 families living in the 68331 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 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 68331:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 258 7 32 72
Average Household Size 3.19 2.43 3.75 1.19
Total Families 258 7 32 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.43 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 297 families living in 68331, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 68331:

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 382 housing units in 68331.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 369 96.60%
Vacant 13 3.40%

13.35% of the total 382 housing units in 68331 are rental units. This is approximately 51 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 314 are occupied by the owner - or 82.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 68331 is $1,208.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 68331 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
    4
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    23
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    28
  • $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 68331 is $169,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 68331 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    23
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    24
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    52
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    78
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 68331. The chart below shows the number of properties in 68331 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    51
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    22
  • 1960 to 1969
    25
  • 1970 to 1979
    121
  • 1980 to 1989
    17
  • 1990 to 1999
    19
  • 2000 to 2009
    79
  • 2010 to 2013
    15
  • 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 68331 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    6
  • 1 vehicle available
    42
  • 2 vehicles available
    117
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    204

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 68331 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 68331 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 68331.

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
    3
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    18
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    11
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    82
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    62
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    14
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    125
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    25
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 68331 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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