27316 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27316, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27316 is a zip code in Randolph County, North Carolina, which covers Brower, Coleridge, Columbia, Franklinville, and Grant, with a total population of 7,703 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 27316 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27316.

The estimated population of people living in 27316 is 7,703, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27316 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,703
 -5.7% +4.38%
2020
8,169
 -2.39% -
2019
8,369
+16.93%
-
2018
7,157
 -3.02% -
2017
7,380
 - -

Population of 27316 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27316 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
76.5%
66.8%
 +14.52%
Black/African American
6.5%
10.6%
 -38.68%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
13.7%
17.7%
 -22.60%
Asian
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
3.3%
 -3.03%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27316 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 27316 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27316 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27316 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +1.04% 37.3 +8.43% 40.4 -0.49%
2020 38.3 +14.67% 34.4 +4.56% 40.6 +20.12%
2019 33.4 -6.96% 32.9 +1.23% 33.8 -19.14%
2018 35.9 +4.06% 32.5 +1.25% 41.8 +7.73%
2017 34.5 - 32.1 - 38.8 -

The median age of the 27316 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 27316 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 9 615 +16.92% 630 35.74% 699 616
10 to 19 554 -12.48% 386 4.21% 474 361
20 to 29 572 -40.14% 520 -5.54% 369 482
30 to 39 306 +31.08% 343 +48.51% 402 502
40 to 49 510 -30.05% 472 -71.79% 368 205
50 to 59 467 +30.33% 472 +28.51% 587 610
60 to 69 329 +39.92% 393 +58.99% 468 648
70+ 302 +30.85% 509 +3.64% 394 518

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27316 zip code is $43,873.00.

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 27316.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $31,324.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,561.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27316 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 27316, 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 27316 is currently $59,305.00.

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.

1.86% of households in 27316 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 27316 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27316 is $23,206.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27316 by the total population of 27316.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27316 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27316 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
    6.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27316 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27316 zip over the age of 16 is 5,909.

Of those people, a total of 60.20% 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 27316 is 58.00%.

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 27316 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 356 45.20% 6.80%
20 to 24 years 294 73.50% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 557 76.80% 10.70%
30 to 34 years 638 61.30% 8.70%
35 to 44 years 550 73.10% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 715 83.10% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 771 85.10% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 627 46.30% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 785 37.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 616 20.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27316. 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 5,047 60.80% 3.90%
Black or African American 399 41.10% 5.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 65.20% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 122 82.80% 5.90%
Two or more races 318 65.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 462 65.60% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,907 61.10% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27316 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 27316 is 3,425, with median earnings of $31,360.00.

Women in 27316 are earning approximately 68.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,425 $31,360.00
Male 1,674 $39,467.00
Female 1,751 $26,950.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27316 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 418 $64,184.00
Business and Financial 57 $47,396.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $124,904.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 101 $0.00
Community and Social Service 86 $39,512.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 196 $60,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $36,250.00
Healthcare Support 296 $10,128.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 179 $17,153.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 201 $38,125.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $11,563.00
Sales 253 $11,101.00
Office and Administrative Support 260 $30,395.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 117 $29,821.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $51,940.00
Production 532 $25,403.00
Transportation and Material Moving 163 $18,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27316 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 27316.

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 315 $64,191.00 103 $36,875.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 50 $47,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $0.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 93 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $43,352.00 41 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 184 $67,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 37 $36,964.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 288 $10,385.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $15,682.00 163 $40,074.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 178 $57,682.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $19,375.00 37 $9,702.00
Sales 99 $11,577.00 154 $9,592.00
Office and Administrative Support 102 $29,313.00 158 $32,237.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 117 $29,821.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 133 $52,457.00 12 $0.00
Production 144 $26,774.00 388 $20,568.00
Transportation and Material Moving 163 $18,750.00 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 2,738 households in 27316, with an average household size of 2.78 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 2,028 families living in the 27316 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 27316:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,336 121 571 710
Average Household Size 3.07 5.09 3.67 1.14
Total Families 1,336 121 571 0
Average Household Size 3.06 4.43 3.56 0

Poverty

Of the 2,028 families living in 27316, 13.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27316:

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 3,266 housing units in 27316.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,738 83.83%
Vacant 528 16.17%

24.40% of the total 3,266 housing units in 27316 are rental units. This is approximately 797 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,884 are occupied by the owner - or 57.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27316 is $742.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27316 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
    57
  • Less than $500
    56
  • $500 to $999
    569
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    172
  • $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 27316 is $117,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27316 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    224
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    526
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    472
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    218
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    133
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    256
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    55
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27316. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27316 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    293
  • 1940 to 1949
    257
  • 1950 to 1959
    273
  • 1960 to 1969
    232
  • 1970 to 1979
    724
  • 1980 to 1989
    301
  • 1990 to 1999
    650
  • 2000 to 2009
    354
  • 2010 to 2013
    182
  • 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 27316 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    157
  • 1 vehicle available
    530
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,080
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    971

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27316 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27316 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27316.

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
    105
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    418
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    271
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    407
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    838
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    243
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    390
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    74
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    281
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    71
  • 90 or more minutes
    53

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 27316 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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