12831 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12831, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12831 is a zip code in Saratoga County, New York, which covers Moreau, Northumberland, and Wilton, with a total population of 18,314 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 12831 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12831.

The estimated population of people living in 12831 is 18,314, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12831 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,314
+5.32%
+4.15%
2020
17,389
+5.28%
-
2019
16,517
 -4.13% -
2018
17,228
 -2.03% -
2017
17,585
 - -

Population of 12831 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12831 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
93.8%
94.3%
 -0.53%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.9%
 -73.68%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
2.8%
 +28.57%
Asian
1%
0.2%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.7%
 +57.14%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12831 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 12831 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12831 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12831 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 +3.04% 41.2 +7.01% 40.2 +0.75%
2020 39.5 -1.99% 38.5 +1.05% 39.9 -4.09%
2019 40.3 +2.03% 38.1 +0.53% 41.6 +1.22%
2018 39.5 -1.5% 37.9 -5.25% 41.1 +2.49%
2017 40.1 - 40 - 40.1 -

The median age of the 12831 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 12831 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 1,434 -13.29% 1,170 +31.55% 1,239 1,559
10 to 19 1,060 -13.81% 1,203 +8.92% 910 1,255
20 to 29 826 -6.74% 946 -16.26% 758 792
30 to 39 1,062 +31.73% 1,078 +2.57% 1,378 1,086
40 to 49 1,557 +11.64% 1,283 1.23% 1,571 1,273
50 to 59 1,454 -6.48% 1,576 -9.47% 1,353 1,418
60 to 69 861 +12.44% 845 +3.56% 967 862
70+ 516 +33.46% 714 +54.64% 705 1,188

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12831 zip code is $91,827.00.

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 12831.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,133.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,357.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,544.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12831 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 12831, 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 12831 is currently $111,453.00.

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.

11.73% of households in 12831 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 12831 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12831 is $42,184.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12831 by the total population of 12831.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12831 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12831 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
    22.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12831 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12831 zip over the age of 16 is 14,338.

Of those people, a total of 67.80% 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 12831 is 64.80%.

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 12831 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 987 46.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 804 89.80% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 746 83.60% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 922 86.70% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 2,843 88.90% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 2,596 88.70% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,718 82.00% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 1,087 39.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,645 25.20% 5.60%
75 years and over 990 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12831. 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 13,808 68.20% 4.10%
Black or African American 90 17.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 157 69.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 120 31.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 160 86.90% 12.90%
Hispanic or Latino 559 58.50% 29.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,437 68.30% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12831 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 12831 is 9,284, with median earnings of $53,408.00.

Women in 12831 are earning approximately 59.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,284 $53,408.00
Male 5,020 $67,075.00
Female 4,264 $39,558.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12831 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 1,071 $104,018.00
Business and Financial 860 $95,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 387 $70,572.00
Architecture and Engineering 425 $106,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $87,188.00
Community and Social Service 266 $22,133.00
Legal 80 $0.00
Educational and Library 638 $56,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $86,513.00
Healthcare Practitioners 484 $86,852.00
Healthcare Support 177 $27,478.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $32,784.00
Law Enforcement 82 $83,462.00
Food Preparation and Serving 396 $17,903.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 132 $21,563.00
Personal Care and Service 142 $14,167.00
Sales 929 $38,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,198 $34,514.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 392 $59,714.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $51,645.00
Production 519 $44,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $34,489.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12831 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 12831.

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 565 $132,043.00 506 $62,411.00
Business and Financial 477 $107,150.00 383 $75,859.00
Computer and Mathematical 318 $71,005.00 69 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 289 $108,324.00 136 $37,024.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $87,188.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 243 $21,932.00
Legal 60 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $73,355.00 528 $51,700.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $87,589.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 133 $155,827.00 351 $68,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 177 $27,478.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 38 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $92,500.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 211 $30,539.00 185 $6,023.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 132 $21,563.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 134 $23,036.00
Sales 543 $53,995.00 386 $23,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 231 $61,836.00 967 $26,850.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 392 $59,714.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $51,645.00 0 $0.00
Production 440 $53,661.00 79 $38,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 253 $33,807.00 12 $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 6,804 households in 12831, with an average household size of 2.69 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 4,814 families living in the 12831 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 12831:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,018 312 484 1,990
Average Household Size 3.31 3.06 3.46 1.19
Total Families 4,018 312 484 0
Average Household Size 3.28 2.47 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 4,814 families living in 12831, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12831:

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 6,954 housing units in 12831.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,804 97.84%
Vacant 150 2.16%

22.30% of the total 6,954 housing units in 12831 are rental units. This is approximately 1,551 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,170 are occupied by the owner - or 74.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12831 is $1,202.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12831 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
    83
  • Less than $500
    84
  • $500 to $999
    453
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    369
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    449
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    152
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    35
  • $3,000 or more
    9

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12831 is $279,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12831 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    240
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    185
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    226
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    598
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,619
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,770
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    492
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12831. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12831 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    455
  • 1940 to 1949
    94
  • 1950 to 1959
    198
  • 1960 to 1969
    266
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,030
  • 1980 to 1989
    987
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,412
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,744
  • 2010 to 2013
    754
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 12831 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    344
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,597
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,971
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,892

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12831 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12831 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12831.

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
    97
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    573
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    907
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,855
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,292
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    648
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    973
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    195
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    212
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    744
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    460
  • 90 or more minutes
    156

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12831 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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