43326 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43326, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43326 is a zip code in Hardin County, Ohio, which covers Blanchard, Buck, Cessna, Dudley, Goshen, Hale, Lynn, McDonald, Pleasant, Roundhead, Taylor Creek, and Washington, with a total population of 12,927 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 43326 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43326.

The estimated population of people living in 43326 is 12,927, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43326 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,927
 -3.48% -5.55%
2020
13,393
 -3.18% -
2019
13,833
+0.64%
-
2018
13,745
+0.42%
-
2017
13,687
 - -

Population of 43326 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43326 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
95.8%
96.3%
 -0.52%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.9%
 +36.84%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43326 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 43326 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43326 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43326 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 -0.72% 39.1 -2.49% 44.6 +0.9%
2020 41.5 +1.97% 40.1 +1.78% 44.2 +5.49%
2019 40.7 +1.5% 39.4 +3.68% 41.9 -1.64%
2018 40.1 +0.75% 38 +0.53% 42.6 +1.67%
2017 39.8 - 37.8 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 43326 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 43326 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 1,048 -12.02% 774 +1.71% 920 781
10 to 19 908 -21.1% 785 -7.87% 723 694
20 to 29 835 +21.2% 1,019 -19.28% 1,010 836
30 to 39 745 -25.12% 764 -23.56% 574 593
40 to 49 807 +7.02% 810 -3.86% 856 769
50 to 59 922 -5.88% 959 +5.91% 862 1,010
60 to 69 730 +5.98% 865 -0.030000000000001% 762 853
70+ 638 +5.99% 1,078 -3.61% 675 1,009

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43326 zip code is $48,718.00.

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 43326.

  • Under 25
    $64,868.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,333.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,208.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,022.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43326 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 43326, 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 43326 is currently $64,334.00.

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.

3.04% of households in 43326 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 43326 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43326 is $26,732.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43326 by the total population of 43326.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43326 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43326 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
    6.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    70.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43326 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43326 zip over the age of 16 is 10,418.

Of those people, a total of 56.80% 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 43326 is 53.10%.

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 43326 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 609 49.30% 14.00%
20 to 24 years 1,259 81.70% 12.60%
25 to 29 years 587 80.90% 16.20%
30 to 34 years 556 65.50% 10.40%
35 to 44 years 1,505 78.40% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 1,488 80.60% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,115 52.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 761 55.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,451 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,087 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43326. 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 9,955 56.40% 6.80%
Black or African American 85 78.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 54 29.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 300 71.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 60 66.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,927 56.30% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43326 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 43326 is 5,531, with median earnings of $35,481.00.

Women in 43326 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,531 $35,481.00
Male 3,122 $44,743.00
Female 2,409 $28,935.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43326 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 432 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 179 $62,663.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $34,236.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $97,115.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $43,289.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 344 $53,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $17,045.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $65,250.00
Healthcare Support 161 $5,152.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $45,375.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 394 $11,089.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $4,821.00
Personal Care and Service 118 $17,500.00
Sales 537 $26,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 756 $32,957.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 256 $54,038.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 342 $50,536.00
Production 793 $44,666.00
Transportation and Material Moving 320 $34,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43326 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 43326.

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 259 $67,375.00 173 $45,489.00
Business and Financial 87 $64,028.00 92 $61,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $97,115.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $43,717.00 13 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $68,000.00 274 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 65 $59,306.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 151 $4,920.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $47,250.00 35 $21,250.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $8,664.00 281 $12,310.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $44,583.00 52 $4,048.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $31,583.00 66 $9,464.00
Sales 296 $22,107.00 241 $37,212.00
Office and Administrative Support 224 $53,962.00 532 $30,491.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 251 $53,798.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $51,518.00 22 $0.00
Production 566 $48,030.00 227 $40,729.00
Transportation and Material Moving 292 $41,111.00 28 $20,313.00

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 5,297 households in 43326, with an average household size of 2.39 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 3,458 families living in the 43326 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 43326:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,650 256 552 1,839
Average Household Size 3 2.73 3.37 1.17
Total Families 2,650 256 552 0
Average Household Size 3 2.49 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 3,458 families living in 43326, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43326:

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 5,795 housing units in 43326.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,297 91.41%
Vacant 498 8.59%

25.31% of the total 5,795 housing units in 43326 are rental units. This is approximately 1,467 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,713 are occupied by the owner - or 64.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43326 is $685.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43326 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
    117
  • Less than $500
    393
  • $500 to $999
    898
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    120
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    56
  • $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 43326 is $119,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43326 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    411
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,095
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    835
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    649
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    529
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    139
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    55
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43326. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43326 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,690
  • 1940 to 1949
    352
  • 1950 to 1959
    689
  • 1960 to 1969
    593
  • 1970 to 1979
    693
  • 1980 to 1989
    587
  • 1990 to 1999
    711
  • 2000 to 2009
    305
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 2014 or later
    30

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 43326 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    419
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,585
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,871
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,422

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43326 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43326 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43326.

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
    476
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,108
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,016
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    438
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    231
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    101
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    429
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    256
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    259
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    574
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    158

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43326 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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