12941 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12941, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12941 is a zip code in Essex County, New York, which covers Jay, with a total population of 1,516 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 12941 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12941.

The estimated population of people living in 12941 is 1,516, with a median age of 48.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12941 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,516
+8.13%
+16.89%
2020
1,402
+12.88%
-
2019
1,242
 -7.66% -
2018
1,345
+3.7%
-
2017
1,297
 - -

Population of 12941 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12941 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
97.3%
98.6%
 -1.32%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
0.2%
 +950.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12941 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 12941 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12941 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12941 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.3 +0.21% 48.2 -0.21% 49.6 +4.42%
2020 48.2 -1.63% 48.3 0% 47.5 -4.43%
2019 49 -2.78% 48.3 -6.03% 49.7 -1.19%
2018 50.4 -4.73% 51.4 -1.91% 50.3 -5.81%
2017 52.9 - 52.4 - 53.4 -

The median age of the 12941 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 12941 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 9 138 -25.16% 50 -65.22% 72 19
10 to 19 57 +108.52% 26 +71.6% 134 48
20 to 29 8 +416.2% 65 -43.38% 63 34
30 to 39 60 +26.77% 81 +10.48% 76 83
40 to 49 57 +163.87% 59 +95.26% 192 134
50 to 59 138 +30.87% 123 +13.97% 177 134
60 to 69 106 -32.86% 102 -25.61% 67 73
70+ 99 +31.87% 128 -10.46% 110 100

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12941 zip code is $71,500.00.

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 12941.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,100.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,650.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,679.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12941 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 12941, 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 12941 is currently $82,442.00.

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.

3.16% of households in 12941 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 12941 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12941 is $35,570.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12941 by the total population of 12941.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12941 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12941 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
    20.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12941 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12941 zip over the age of 16 is 1,301.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% 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 12941 is 66.60%.

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 12941 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 58 36.20% 33.30%
20 to 24 years 48 89.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 49 89.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 59 94.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 184 92.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 366 96.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 187 71.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 84 56.00% 10.60%
65 to 74 years 82 18.30% 33.30%
75 years and over 184 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 12941. 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 1,260 67.50% 2.00%
Black or African American 18 72.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 18 83.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 32 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,260 67.50% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12941 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 12941 is 866, with median earnings of $35,987.00.

Women in 12941 are earning approximately 91.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 866 $35,987.00
Male 490 $36,466.00
Female 376 $33,333.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12941 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 211 $36,470.00
Business and Financial 18 $48,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $37,500.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $32,981.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 42 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $18,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $34,028.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $50,000.00
Sales 25 $83,839.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $39,107.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $42,986.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 48 $45,833.00
Production 50 $20,263.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $28,533.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12941 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 12941.

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 133 $36,192.00 78 $81,333.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00 57 $33,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 37 $19,896.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 22 $33,333.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 20 $0.00 5 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 37 $39,107.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 55 $44,375.00 20 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 48 $45,833.00 0 $0.00
Production 23 $0.00 27 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $28,098.00 8 $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 632 households in 12941, with an average household size of 2.36 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 352 families living in the 12941 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 12941:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 319 6 27 280
Average Household Size 2.84 1.83 3.22 1.75
Total Families 319 6 27 0
Average Household Size 2.84 1.83 2.56 0

Poverty

Of the 352 families living in 12941, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12941:

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 1,069 housing units in 12941.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 632 59.12%
Vacant 437 40.88%

5.99% of the total 1,069 housing units in 12941 are rental units. This is approximately 64 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 568 are occupied by the owner - or 53.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12941 is $1,083.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12941 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    16
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $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 12941 is $168,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12941 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    45
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    115
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    197
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    140
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    58
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12941. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12941 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    104
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    40
  • 1960 to 1969
    94
  • 1970 to 1979
    348
  • 1980 to 1989
    145
  • 1990 to 1999
    68
  • 2000 to 2009
    189
  • 2010 to 2013
    33
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 12941 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    10
  • 1 vehicle available
    244
  • 2 vehicles available
    276
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    102

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12941 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12941 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12941.

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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    34
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    74
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    28
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    41
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    273
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    31
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    38
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7
  • 90 or more minutes
    53

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12941 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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