14544 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 14544, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

14544 is a zip code in Ontario County and Yates County, New York, which covers Gorham, Middlesex, and Potter, with a total population of 2,062 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 14544 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 14544.

The estimated population of people living in 14544 is 2,062, with a median age of 36.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 14544 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,062
 -9.56% +5.04%
2020
2,280
+16.68%
-
2019
1,954
 -3.55% -
2018
2,026
+3.21%
-
2017
1,963
 - -

Population of 14544 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 14544 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
91.6%
94.1%
 -2.66%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
2.7%
 +96.30%
Asian
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.5%
 -8.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 14544 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 14544 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 14544 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 14544 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36 -4% 33.5 +2.45% 38.4 -12.93%
2020 37.5 -15.16% 32.7 -18.05% 44.1 -8.32%
2019 44.2 +4.49% 39.9 -2.68% 48.1 +10.57%
2018 42.3 -1.17% 41 -4.21% 43.5 +1.16%
2017 42.8 - 42.8 - 43 -

The median age of the 14544 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 14544 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 9 117 -27.59% 151 -3.86% 86 142
10 to 19 124 +52.6% 144 +164.97% 159 148
20 to 29 103 +88.53% 84 +36.52% 218 115
30 to 39 57 +81.87% 90 +61.6% 110 148
40 to 49 169 -111.29% 136 -33.92% 45 92
50 to 59 141 1.18% 159 -0.59% 139 153
60 to 69 127 +23.08% 154 -1.35% 153 146
70+ 78 -7.14% 129 +24.92% 69 139

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 14544 zip code is $59,615.00.

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 14544.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,729.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 14544 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 14544, 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 14544 is currently $93,849.00.

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.

3.85% of households in 14544 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 14544 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 14544 is $36,509.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 14544 by the total population of 14544.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 14544 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 14544 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
    18.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 14544 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 14544 zip over the age of 16 is 1,584.

Of those people, a total of 62.10% 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 14544 is 59.70%.

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 14544 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 57 56.10% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 172 78.50% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 161 60.20% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 148 91.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 166 95.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 144 79.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 229 57.60% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 187 73.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 215 14.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 105 10.50% 72.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 14544. 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 1,540 62.50% 3.60%
Black or African American 2 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 73.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 23 30.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 93 19.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,456 65.20% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 14544 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 14544 is 946, with median earnings of $38,636.00.

Women in 14544 are earning approximately 69.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 946 $38,636.00
Male 411 $46,875.00
Female 535 $32,479.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 14544 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 73 $95,938.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $84,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $42,250.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 72 $43,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $44,773.00
Healthcare Support 49 $43,882.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $21,250.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $6,324.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $44,688.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $22,083.00
Sales 121 $30,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $24,664.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $43,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $52,000.00
Production 72 $30,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $29,306.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 14544 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 14544.

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 45 $97,188.00 28 $83,333.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 26 $26,912.00
Legal 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $67,000.00 58 $39,773.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 65 $43,523.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 30 $42,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $28,750.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $3,750.00 20 $6,471.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $44,688.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 11 $20,417.00
Sales 38 $27,361.00 83 $31,060.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 123 $24,720.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $52,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 24 $38,500.00 48 $24,853.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $29,028.00 4 $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 728 households in 14544, with an average household size of 2.81 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 529 families living in the 14544 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 14544:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 331 39 159 199
Average Household Size 3.28 2.95 3.25 1.67
Total Families 331 39 159 0
Average Household Size 3.28 2.56 3.24 0

Poverty

Of the 529 families living in 14544, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 14544:

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 1,164 housing units in 14544.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 728 62.54%
Vacant 436 37.46%

14.18% of the total 1,164 housing units in 14544 are rental units. This is approximately 165 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 550 are occupied by the owner - or 47.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 14544 is $1,145.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 14544 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
    13
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    47
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    92
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $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 14544 is $156,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 14544 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    136
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    106
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    72
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    80
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    32
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    49
  • $1,000,000 or more
    60

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 14544. The chart below shows the number of properties in 14544 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    415
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    10
  • 1960 to 1969
    143
  • 1970 to 1979
    172
  • 1980 to 1989
    118
  • 1990 to 1999
    112
  • 2000 to 2009
    123
  • 2010 to 2013
    18
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 14544 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    245
  • 2 vehicles available
    305
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    138

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 14544 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 14544 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 14544.

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
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    28
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    70
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    136
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    227
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    60
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    83
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    118
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 14544 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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