12953 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12953, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12953 is a zip code in Franklin County, New York, which covers Bangor, Bellmont, Brandon, Burke, Constable, Duane, Malone, and Westville, with a total population of 14,643 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 12953 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12953.

The estimated population of people living in 12953 is 14,643, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12953 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,643
 -5.34% -7.19%
2020
15,469
+0.62%
-
2019
15,374
 -1.25% -
2018
15,569
 -1.32% -
2017
15,778
 - -

Population of 12953 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12953 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
77.1%
76.7%
 +0.52%
Black/African American
13.7%
15%
 -8.67%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
7.6%
6.5%
 +16.92%
Asian
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Other
1.1%
0.2%
 +450.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12953 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 12953 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12953 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12953 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 +4.26% 36.6 +5.17% 44.5 -3.68%
2020 37.6 +3.3% 34.8 +2.96% 46.2 +11.06%
2019 36.4 -0.55% 33.8 0% 41.6 +0.48%
2018 36.6 -1.08% 33.8 -1.74% 41.4 -0.96%
2017 37 - 34.4 - 41.8 -

The median age of the 12953 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 12953 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 9 740 -11.8% 757 -20.59% 651 592
10 to 19 786 -14.39% 639 -12.17% 666 560
20 to 29 2,266 -8.44% 734 +2.32% 2,071 745
30 to 39 2,035 -17.27% 741 -30.23% 1,695 536
40 to 49 1,385 -18.02% 823 -12.23% 1,137 710
50 to 59 1,250 +5.22% 861 +5.81% 1,309 896
60 to 69 825 -0.95% 653 +8.79% 814 703
70+ 462 +56.15% 821 -1.76% 760 798

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12953 zip code is $55,906.00.

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 12953.

  • Under 25
    $32,679.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,060.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,313.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,385.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12953 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 12953, 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 12953 is currently $75,545.00.

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.

5.07% of households in 12953 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 12953 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12953 is $24,638.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12953 by the total population of 12953.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12953 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12953 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
    14.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12953 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12953 zip over the age of 16 is 12,757.

Of those people, a total of 40.90% 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 12953 is 38.50%.

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 12953 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 583 44.40% 4.20%
20 to 24 years 1,162 29.90% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 1,654 49.20% 7.00%
30 to 34 years 1,216 41.90% 16.30%
35 to 44 years 1,930 44.50% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 2,072 59.50% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 1,065 48.70% 5.80%
60 to 64 years 915 35.20% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 1,312 21.50% 7.80%
75 years and over 848 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12953. 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 9,553 51.40% 6.10%
Black or African American 2,038 2.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 20.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 5.30% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,043 17.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 94 61.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,072 10.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,463 51.90% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12953 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 12953 is 4,915, with median earnings of $42,737.00.

Women in 12953 are earning approximately 97.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,915 $42,737.00
Male 2,476 $43,306.00
Female 2,439 $42,198.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12953 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 443 $79,744.00
Business and Financial 107 $62,670.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $92,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $68,901.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 165 $49,531.00
Legal 88 $76,406.00
Educational and Library 505 $63,329.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $25,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 337 $51,964.00
Healthcare Support 204 $31,163.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $38,726.00
Law Enforcement 311 $68,811.00
Food Preparation and Serving 234 $7,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 150 $27,159.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $18,531.00
Sales 379 $33,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 672 $35,357.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $12,083.00
Construction and Extraction 220 $46,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 111 $49,097.00
Production 258 $30,526.00
Transportation and Material Moving 185 $21,607.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12953 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 12953.

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 290 $90,625.00 153 $39,063.00
Business and Financial 40 $62,727.00 67 $52,455.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $92,917.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $68,901.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $91,806.00 136 $46,250.00
Legal 88 $76,406.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $65,500.00 457 $63,265.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $25,625.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $60,000.00 305 $51,964.00
Healthcare Support 32 $16,667.00 172 $31,977.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $38,797.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 261 $67,102.00 50 $69,024.00
Food Preparation and Serving 117 $3,528.00 117 $10,321.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $28,472.00 41 $9,191.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 65 $18,575.00
Sales 193 $34,554.00 186 $31,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $43,114.00 505 $31,528.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $12,083.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 220 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 111 $49,097.00 0 $0.00
Production 204 $32,143.00 54 $10,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 135 $16,918.00 50 $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 4,710 households in 12953, with an average household size of 2.28 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 2,965 families living in the 12953 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 12953:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,241 197 527 1,745
Average Household Size 2.85 3.02 3.28 1.16
Total Families 2,241 197 527 0
Average Household Size 2.8 2.56 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 2,965 families living in 12953, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12953:

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 5,796 housing units in 12953.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,710 81.26%
Vacant 1,086 18.74%

25.17% of the total 5,796 housing units in 12953 are rental units. This is approximately 1,459 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,179 are occupied by the owner - or 54.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12953 is $752.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12953 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
    72
  • Less than $500
    283
  • $500 to $999
    910
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    210
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    39
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12953 is $106,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12953 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    419
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,052
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    691
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    483
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    246
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    248
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12953. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12953 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,103
  • 1940 to 1949
    201
  • 1950 to 1959
    437
  • 1960 to 1969
    573
  • 1970 to 1979
    682
  • 1980 to 1989
    737
  • 1990 to 1999
    517
  • 2000 to 2009
    435
  • 2010 to 2013
    111
  • 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 12953 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    701
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,435
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,958
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    616

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12953 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12953 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12953.

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
    583
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    968
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    970
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    459
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    396
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    213
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    226
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    86
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    345
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    198
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

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