27806 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27806, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27806 is a zip code in Beaufort County, North Carolina, which covers Richland, with a total population of 2,333 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 27806 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27806.

The estimated population of people living in 27806 is 2,333, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27806 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,333
 -15.59% -12.49%
2020
2,764
+7.3%
-
2019
2,576
 -3.3% -
2018
2,664
 -0.08% -
2017
2,666
 - -

Population of 27806 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27806 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
48.3%
59.7%
 -19.10%
Black/African American
42.6%
38.3%
 +11.23%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
0.1%
 +5,000.00%
Asian
1.2%
0.6%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.3%
 +69.23%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27806 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 27806 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27806 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27806 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 -5.77% 40.5 -4.26% 52 -0.57%
2020 46.8 -7.51% 42.3 -17.06% 52.3 +9.41%
2019 50.6 +4.33% 51 +4.29% 47.8 +0.42%
2018 48.5 -3.58% 48.9 -2.59% 47.6 -5.56%
2017 50.3 - 50.2 - 50.4 -

The median age of the 27806 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 27806 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 29 +60.71% 255 -58.39% 41 131
10 to 19 103 +176.19% 89 +64.54% 244 132
20 to 29 191 52.58% 85 +103.98% 109 141
30 to 39 95 +43.37% 135 -6.85% 124 124
40 to 49 161 5.36% 168 -63.79% 135 79
50 to 59 171 -37.53% 200 +12.6% 111 215
60 to 69 198 -40.75% 264 -3.35% 123 217
70+ 221 -11.02% 301 -29.03% 187 220

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27806 zip code is $46,250.00.

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 27806.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,073.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,135.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,020.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27806 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 27806, 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 27806 is currently $59,708.00.

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.

2.79% of households in 27806 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 27806 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27806 is $23,953.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27806 by the total population of 27806.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27806 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27806 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
    9.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27806 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27806 zip over the age of 16 is 1,827.

Of those people, a total of 41.50% 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 27806 is 39.00%.

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 27806 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 42 38.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 107 42.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 143 41.30% 49.20%
30 to 34 years 51 90.20% 39.10%
35 to 44 years 339 65.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 177 73.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 221 48.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 156 38.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 363 20.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 228 0.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27806. 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 985 41.50% 0.00%
Black or African American 757 39.90% 15.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 29 48.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 30 73.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 26 46.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 30 73.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 974 40.90% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27806 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 27806 is 712, with median earnings of $41,354.00.

Women in 27806 are earning approximately 76.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 712 $41,354.00
Male 388 $44,868.00
Female 324 $34,091.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27806 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 23 $208,403.00
Business and Financial 35 $49,531.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $46,339.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $76,667.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $27,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $63,125.00
Healthcare Support 25 $9,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $21,429.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 39 $8,854.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $41,364.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $28,693.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 11 $0.00
Production 26 $48,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27806 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 27806.

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 20 $0.00 3 $0.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 24 $58,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $0.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 46 $33,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 52 $63,125.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 22 $9,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $30,625.00 7 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 31 $8,021.00 8 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 103 $31,576.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $41,364.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $28,352.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 24 $48,750.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 9 $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 933 households in 27806, with an average household size of 2.5 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 656 families living in the 27806 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 27806:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 425 62 169 277
Average Household Size 3.05 2.56 3.46 1.05
Total Families 425 62 169 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.56 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 656 families living in 27806, 19.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27806:

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 1,345 housing units in 27806.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 933 69.37%
Vacant 412 30.63%

9.52% of the total 1,345 housing units in 27806 are rental units. This is approximately 128 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 794 are occupied by the owner - or 59.03% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27806 is $724.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27806 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    66
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    31
  • $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 27806 is $75,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27806 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    222
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    290
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    105
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    37
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    69
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    70
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27806. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27806 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    97
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    98
  • 1960 to 1969
    94
  • 1970 to 1979
    258
  • 1980 to 1989
    260
  • 1990 to 1999
    168
  • 2000 to 2009
    186
  • 2010 to 2013
    136
  • 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 27806 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    60
  • 1 vehicle available
    270
  • 2 vehicles available
    329
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    274

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27806 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27806 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27806.

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
    28
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    106
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    90
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    113
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    150
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    10
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    5
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    92
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    54
  • 90 or more minutes
    24

Summary

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