43543 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43543, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43543 is a zip code in Williams County, Ohio, which covers Bridgewater, Florence, Jefferson, Madison, Montpelier, Northwest, and Superior, with a total population of 7,465 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 43543 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43543.

The estimated population of people living in 43543 is 7,465, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43543 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,465
+0.7%
-6.42%
2020
7,413
 -3.69% -
2019
7,697
 -1.13% -
2018
7,785
 -2.41% -
2017
7,977
 - -

Population of 43543 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43543 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
92.3%
94.7%
 -2.53%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
5%
2.6%
 +92.31%
Asian
0.2%
1.5%
 -86.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43543 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 43543 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43543 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43543 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 -1.35% 43.9 -0.68% 43.7 -3.1%
2020 44.4 +0.68% 44.2 -3.49% 45.1 +5.62%
2019 44.1 +1.38% 45.8 -2.97% 42.7 +3.14%
2018 43.5 +2.11% 47.2 +6.07% 41.4 +2.22%
2017 42.6 - 44.5 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 43543 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 43543 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 9 372 -2.5% 424 +35.47% 352 593
10 to 19 506 -34.67% 734 -66.08% 340 348
20 to 29 436 +19.41% 490 -8.85% 524 438
30 to 39 396 +13.36% 385 +8.46% 451 413
40 to 49 461 -10.31% 424 -0.65% 411 408
50 to 59 660 -6.9% 535 -8.09% 602 490
60 to 69 565 -32.14% 630 -18.17% 397 521
70+ 447 +17.07% 512 +26.18% 525 652

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43543 zip code is $51,639.00.

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 43543.

  • Under 25
    $43,821.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,825.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,034.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43543 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 43543, 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 43543 is currently $60,931.00.

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.

1.29% of households in 43543 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 43543 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43543 is $26,691.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43543 by the total population of 43543.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43543 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43543 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
    6.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.15%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43543 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43543 zip over the age of 16 is 6,136.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 43543 is 57.70%.

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 43543 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 304 67.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 563 93.40% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 399 71.70% 15.00%
30 to 34 years 518 69.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 782 85.50% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 938 79.10% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 537 64.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 524 41.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 820 28.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 751 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43543. 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 5,882 58.90% 3.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 14 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 102 85.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 125 80.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 215 79.10% 12.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,763 58.50% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43543 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 43543 is 3,541, with median earnings of $35,667.00.

Women in 43543 are earning approximately 63.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,541 $35,667.00
Male 1,870 $41,737.00
Female 1,671 $26,474.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43543 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 317 $52,565.00
Business and Financial 135 $36,823.00
Computer and Mathematical 69 $42,396.00
Architecture and Engineering 131 $72,841.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $43,594.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 81 $49,306.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $12,772.00
Healthcare Practitioners 270 $50,656.00
Healthcare Support 123 $22,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $4,554.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $22,578.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $35,278.00
Sales 305 $17,038.00
Office and Administrative Support 189 $24,980.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $47,788.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 177 $45,594.00
Production 879 $35,840.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $37,961.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43543 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 43543.

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 183 $53,944.00 134 $40,338.00
Business and Financial 57 $50,375.00 78 $31,481.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 120 $54,167.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 73 $52,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $0.00 237 $44,980.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 123 $22,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 36 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $3,878.00 72 $6,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $23,203.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 23 $0.00
Sales 106 $35,750.00 199 $14,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $0.00 166 $24,508.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $47,788.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 177 $45,594.00 0 $0.00
Production 556 $39,000.00 323 $32,796.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $41,758.00 76 $20,811.00

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 3,267 households in 43543, with an average household size of 2.27 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 1,999 families living in the 43543 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 43543:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,482 243 274 1,268
Average Household Size 2.96 2.68 2.81 1.26
Total Families 1,482 243 274 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.35 2.51 0

Poverty

Of the 1,999 families living in 43543, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43543:

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 3,804 housing units in 43543.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,267 85.88%
Vacant 537 14.12%

16.80% of the total 3,804 housing units in 43543 are rental units. This is approximately 639 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,577 are occupied by the owner - or 67.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43543 is $709.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43543 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
    51
  • Less than $500
    132
  • $500 to $999
    467
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $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 43543 is $98,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43543 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    357
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    962
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    418
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    432
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    354
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    39
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43543. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43543 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,226
  • 1940 to 1949
    111
  • 1950 to 1959
    433
  • 1960 to 1969
    378
  • 1970 to 1979
    477
  • 1980 to 1989
    171
  • 1990 to 1999
    596
  • 2000 to 2009
    322
  • 2010 to 2013
    90
  • 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 43543 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    193
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,219
  • 2 vehicles available
    957
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    898

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43543 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43543 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43543.

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
    116
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    542
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    462
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    762
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    605
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    165
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    397
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    125
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    64
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    77
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43543 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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