44047 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44047, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44047 is a zip code in Ashtabula County, Ohio, which covers Austinburg, Cherry Valley, Denmark, Dorset, Jefferson, Lenox, Morgan, New Lyme, Pierpont, Plymouth, Saybrook, and Sheffield, with a total population of 8,751 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 44047 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44047.

The estimated population of people living in 44047 is 8,751, with a median age of 44.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44047 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,751
+5.22%
-1.56%
2020
8,317
 -3.97% -
2019
8,661
 -5.05% -
2018
9,122
+2.61%
-
2017
8,890
 - -

Population of 44047 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44047 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
92.6%
96.6%
 -4.14%
Black/African American
0.4%
1%
 -60.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4%
1.2%
 +233.33%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
0.7%
 +271.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44047 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 44047 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44047 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44047 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 +10.55% 38.6 +11.24% 49.8 +11.16%
2020 39.8 -6.13% 34.7 -12.15% 44.8 +1.13%
2019 42.4 -0.47% 39.5 -4.36% 44.3 +0.68%
2018 42.6 +2.65% 41.3 +4.03% 44 0%
2017 41.5 - 39.7 - 44 -

The median age of the 44047 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 44047 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 9 569 -3.34% 649 -50.06% 548 367
10 to 19 434 +22.35% 578 +13.67% 528 624
20 to 29 617 +4.54% 434 +8.28% 639 471
30 to 39 552 0.41% 478 -27.44% 551 350
40 to 49 535 -15.32% 529 -24.43% 444 400
50 to 59 578 +22.75% 595 +21.41% 701 728
60 to 69 574 -14.58% 672 -7.05% 487 600
70+ 450 -1.06% 646 +35.05% 435 878

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44047 zip code is $58,276.00.

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 44047.

  • Under 25
    $17,424.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,492.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,009.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44047 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 44047, 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 44047 is currently $72,077.00.

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.

4.92% of households in 44047 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 44047 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.62%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44047 is $31,053.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44047 by the total population of 44047.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44047 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44047 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
    5.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44047 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44047 zip over the age of 16 is 7,389.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% 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 44047 is 59.50%.

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 44047 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 705 69.40% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 543 92.10% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 567 61.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 503 75.70% 10.80%
35 to 44 years 806 83.10% 6.60%
45 to 54 years 1,243 75.10% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 622 88.30% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 608 69.60% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 1,096 20.60% 7.50%
75 years and over 696 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44047. 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 7,122 61.80% 3.70%
Black or African American 31 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 30 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 45 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 161 78.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 164 63.40% 28.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,044 61.50% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44047 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 44047 is 4,393, with median earnings of $33,104.00.

Women in 44047 are earning approximately 65.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,393 $33,104.00
Male 2,403 $41,379.00
Female 1,990 $26,932.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44047 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 440 $44,012.00
Business and Financial 118 $108,884.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $11,823.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $31,250.00
Community and Social Service 60 $31,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 88 $38,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $31,518.00
Healthcare Practitioners 325 $47,137.00
Healthcare Support 236 $18,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $5,662.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 312 $2,617.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 224 $13,190.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $17,163.00
Sales 272 $21,121.00
Office and Administrative Support 512 $28,686.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 121 $35,020.00
Construction and Extraction 193 $55,592.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 329 $46,188.00
Production 372 $47,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $22,321.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44047 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 44047.

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 155 $78,750.00 285 $39,375.00
Business and Financial 46 $173,017.00 72 $108,616.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $11,823.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00 36 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 60 $31,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 76 $38,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $79,954.00 258 $41,935.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 236 $18,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $5,662.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 142 $2,499.00 170 $5,521.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 99 $15,091.00 125 $13,060.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $0.00 49 $15,144.00
Sales 143 $45,221.00 129 $20,991.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $29,186.00 290 $28,287.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 102 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 193 $55,592.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 329 $46,188.00 0 $0.00
Production 334 $47,500.00 38 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $37,422.00 41 $12,153.00

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 3,680 households in 44047, with an average household size of 2.33 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 2,170 families living in the 44047 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 44047:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,773 180 217 1,510
Average Household Size 2.99 3.36 4.06 1.18
Total Families 1,773 180 217 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.66 3.56 0

Poverty

Of the 2,170 families living in 44047, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44047:

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 4,010 housing units in 44047.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,680 91.77%
Vacant 330 8.23%

19.50% of the total 4,010 housing units in 44047 are rental units. This is approximately 782 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,736 are occupied by the owner - or 68.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44047 is $818.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44047 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
    162
  • Less than $500
    29
  • $500 to $999
    556
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    197
  • $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 44047 is $154,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44047 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    132
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    414
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    745
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    796
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    427
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    150
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    72
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44047. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44047 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    850
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    399
  • 1960 to 1969
    485
  • 1970 to 1979
    674
  • 1980 to 1989
    454
  • 1990 to 1999
    543
  • 2000 to 2009
    385
  • 2010 to 2013
    172
  • 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 44047 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    196
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,157
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,314
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,013

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44047 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44047 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44047.

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
    164
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    269
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    486
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    777
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    879
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    145
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    393
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    70
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    458
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    137
  • 90 or more minutes
    178

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 44047 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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