44127 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44127, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44127 is a zip code in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, which covers Cleveland, with a total population of 4,573 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 44127 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44127.

The estimated population of people living in 44127 is 4,573, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44127 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,573
 -3.77% -8.36%
2020
4,752
+12.45%
-
2019
4,226
 -3.41% -
2018
4,375
 -12.32% -
2017
4,990
 - -

Population of 44127 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44127 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
34.7%
34.3%
 +1.17%
Black/African American
53.5%
53%
 +0.94%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
6.8%
10.9%
 -37.61%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
1.5%
 +180.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44127 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 44127 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44127 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44127 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 -3.7% 36.6 +0.55% 31.6 -0.94%
2020 35.1 -7.87% 36.4 -4.46% 31.9 -16.05%
2019 38.1 +4.96% 38.1 +4.67% 38 +4.68%
2018 36.3 +9.67% 36.4 +6.43% 36.3 +11.01%
2017 33.1 - 34.2 - 32.7 -

The median age of the 44127 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 44127 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 9 453 -29.44% 317 -43.14% 326 198
10 to 19 396 -18.89% 461 +47.7% 279 530
20 to 29 300 -7.34% 393 -11.23% 272 339
30 to 39 245 +9.28% 369 +30.37% 261 443
40 to 49 336 -14.62% 255 -10.24% 278 226
50 to 59 318 +25.08% 451 -19.77% 387 357
60 to 69 261 -22.13% 186 -21.96% 207 147
70+ 93 +55.49% 156 +11.26% 150 173

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44127 zip code is $28,525.00.

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 44127.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $29,883.00
  • 45 to 64
    $18,651.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44127 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 44127, 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 44127 is currently $34,397.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 44127 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 44127 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    41.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44127 is $14,693.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44127 by the total population of 44127.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44127 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44127 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
    2.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44127 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44127 zip over the age of 16 is 3,423.

Of those people, a total of 55.20% 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 44127 is 47.40%.

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 44127 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 183 62.30% 63.20%
20 to 24 years 331 44.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 280 79.60% 24.20%
30 to 34 years 373 76.40% 10.20%
35 to 44 years 574 78.70% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 726 55.20% 22.70%
55 to 59 years 279 49.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 248 39.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 265 10.90% 17.20%
75 years and over 164 3.00% 100.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44127. 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 1,493 54.10% 19.80%
Black or African American 1,684 56.40% 7.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 0.00% 0.00%
Other 91 42.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 147 64.60% 35.80%
Hispanic or Latino 230 52.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,416 55.30% 20.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44127 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 44127 is 1,622, with median earnings of $27,888.00.

Women in 44127 are earning approximately 108.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,622 $27,888.00
Male 751 $26,298.00
Female 871 $28,644.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44127 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 116 $30,278.00
Business and Financial 87 $43,683.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $95,682.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $42,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00
Healthcare Support 76 $18,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $18,004.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $23,970.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00
Sales 235 $26,780.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $33,913.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $37,683.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $48,750.00
Production 271 $28,740.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $12,964.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44127 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 44127.

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 40 $12,381.00 76 $30,417.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 83 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 30 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 76 $18,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 74 $18,632.00 39 $6,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $23,996.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 57 $26,250.00 178 $27,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $43,023.00 56 $31,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $37,683.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $48,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 135 $32,031.00 136 $28,604.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $0.00 19 $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 1,882 households in 44127, with an average household size of 2.42 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 1,132 families living in the 44127 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 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 44127:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 360 210 562 750
Average Household Size 3.09 3.63 3.25 1.14
Total Families 360 210 562 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.97 3.14 0

Poverty

Of the 1,132 families living in 44127, 23.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44127:

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 2,408 housing units in 44127.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,882 78.16%
Vacant 526 21.84%

43.44% of the total 2,408 housing units in 44127 are rental units. This is approximately 1,046 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 794 are occupied by the owner - or 32.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44127 is $669.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44127 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
    42
  • Less than $500
    210
  • $500 to $999
    674
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    162
  • $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 44127 is $35,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44127 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    516
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    164
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    73
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    26
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    15
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44127. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44127 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,613
  • 1940 to 1949
    167
  • 1950 to 1959
    119
  • 1960 to 1969
    83
  • 1970 to 1979
    194
  • 1980 to 1989
    67
  • 1990 to 1999
    81
  • 2000 to 2009
    76
  • 2010 to 2013
    8
  • 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 44127 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    570
  • 1 vehicle available
    746
  • 2 vehicles available
    362
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    204

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44127 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44127 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44127.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    73
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    137
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    354
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    237
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    63
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    295
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    6
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    27
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    52
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    62
  • 90 or more minutes
    154

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 44127 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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