27244 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27244, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27244 is a zip code in Alamance County, Caswell County, and Guilford County, North Carolina, which covers Township 3, Boone Station, Township 4, Morton, Anderson, Stoney Creek, and Washington, with a total population of 15,914 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 27244 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27244.

The estimated population of people living in 27244 is 15,914, with a median age of 27.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27244 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,914
 -4.69% +10.11%
2020
16,697
+4.12%
-
2019
16,036
+3.22%
-
2018
15,535
+7.49%
-
2017
14,453
 - -

Population of 27244 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27244 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
79.9%
82.6%
 -3.27%
Black/African American
10.3%
9.9%
 +4.04%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
4.2%
 +2.38%
Asian
3.6%
2.2%
 +63.64%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.9%
 +111.11%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27244 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 27244 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27244 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27244 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.7 +4.53% 33.8 +6.96% 22.7 +0.89%
2020 26.5 -5.69% 31.6 -4.82% 22.5 -1.32%
2019 28.1 +5.24% 33.2 +2.79% 22.8 -0.44%
2018 26.7 +1.52% 32.3 +13.73% 22.9 -1.29%
2017 26.3 - 28.4 - 23.2 -

The median age of the 27244 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 27244 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 9 577 -37.7% 506 +8.57% 384 542
10 to 19 1,369 +4.64% 1,744 +19.11% 1,376 2,055
20 to 29 1,493 +18.46% 1,958 +6.77% 1,770 2,031
30 to 39 608 -15.15% 592 +30% 490 750
40 to 49 642 +25.12% 836 -17.1% 783 686
50 to 59 790 +31.68% 740 +18.49% 1,060 874
60 to 69 585 +23.64% 651 +2.23% 729 652
70+ 664 +13.61% 698 +42.09% 736 996

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27244 zip code is $64,612.00.

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 27244.

  • Under 25
    $18,958.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,198.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27244 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 27244, 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 27244 is currently $88,084.00.

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.

5.16% of households in 27244 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 27244 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27244 is $27,984.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27244 by the total population of 27244.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27244 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27244 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
    15.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27244 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27244 zip over the age of 16 is 13,956.

Of those people, a total of 44.50% 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 27244 is 42.30%.

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 27244 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,399 16.40% 3.10%
20 to 24 years 3,310 27.50% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 491 81.30% 12.90%
30 to 34 years 448 63.60% 1.40%
35 to 44 years 1,634 86.90% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 1,508 84.50% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 1,053 72.50% 7.30%
60 to 64 years 947 56.40% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 1,035 20.90% 6.00%
75 years and over 1,131 1.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27244. 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 11,612 44.20% 4.80%
Black or African American 1,322 55.10% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 568 32.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 126 27.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 328 40.90% 22.40%
Hispanic or Latino 607 28.00% 11.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,194 44.90% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27244 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 27244 is 5,906, with median earnings of $39,665.00.

Women in 27244 are earning approximately 53.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,906 $39,665.00
Male 3,113 $52,799.00
Female 2,793 $28,244.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27244 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 879 $86,503.00
Business and Financial 199 $60,781.00
Computer and Mathematical 157 $77,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $78,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $46,154.00
Community and Social Service 138 $50,083.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 441 $39,572.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $40,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 327 $37,589.00
Healthcare Support 121 $12,675.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 56 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 381 $13,542.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $26,875.00
Personal Care and Service 200 $12,423.00
Sales 582 $28,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 663 $16,359.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 270 $30,956.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $30,952.00
Production 556 $54,457.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $53,199.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27244 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 27244.

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 648 $117,111.00 231 $48,787.00
Business and Financial 93 $54,306.00 106 $66,136.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $61,484.00 90 $102,949.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $54,375.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 41 $46,971.00
Community and Social Service 63 $51,797.00 75 $7,404.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $65,417.00 372 $38,596.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $66,042.00 214 $28,556.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 121 $12,675.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 56 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $15,428.00 197 $6,369.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $26,563.00 57 $33,542.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 194 $15,250.00
Sales 237 $66,975.00 345 $18,221.00
Office and Administrative Support 243 $3,285.00 420 $23,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 258 $30,795.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $30,893.00 1 $0.00
Production 406 $72,719.00 150 $22,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $53,199.00 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 4,942 households in 27244, with an average household size of 2.58 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 3,080 families living in the 27244 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 27244:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,647 126 307 1,862
Average Household Size 3.07 3.55 2.76 1.78
Total Families 2,647 126 307 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.19 2.72 0

Poverty

Of the 3,080 families living in 27244, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27244:

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 5,488 housing units in 27244.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,942 90.05%
Vacant 546 9.95%

22.50% of the total 5,488 housing units in 27244 are rental units. This is approximately 1,235 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,670 are occupied by the owner - or 66.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27244 is $928.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27244 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
    37
  • Less than $500
    183
  • $500 to $999
    475
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    307
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    132
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    51
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    87
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27244 is $217,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27244 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    209
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    351
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    505
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    609
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    835
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,006
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    92
  • $1,000,000 or more
    63

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27244. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27244 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    234
  • 1940 to 1949
    164
  • 1950 to 1959
    400
  • 1960 to 1969
    228
  • 1970 to 1979
    767
  • 1980 to 1989
    875
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,032
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,107
  • 2010 to 2013
    681
  • 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 27244 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    202
  • 1 vehicle available
    915
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,922
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,903

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27244 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27244 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27244.

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
    304
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    859
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    803
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    654
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    709
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    398
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    581
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    224
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    176
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    413
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    113
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 27244 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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