44509 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44509, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44509 is a zip code in Mahoning County, Ohio, which covers Austintown and Youngstown, with a total population of 11,310 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 44509 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44509.

The estimated population of people living in 44509 is 11,310, with a median age of 39.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44509 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,310
 -6.23% -4.41%
2020
12,062
 -2.49% -
2019
12,370
+3.85%
-
2018
11,911
+0.67%
-
2017
11,832
 - -

Population of 44509 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44509 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
57.1%
65.9%
 -13.35%
Black/African American
27.8%
21.3%
 +30.52%
Native
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%
Hispanic
10.8%
9.1%
 +18.68%
Asian
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
2.1%
 +71.43%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44509 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 44509 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44509 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44509 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.3 +2.34% 37.2 +11.38% 41.1 -2.84%
2020 38.4 +4.63% 33.4 0% 42.3 +7.91%
2019 36.7 -1.34% 33.4 -2.62% 39.2 -1.26%
2018 37.2 -1.33% 34.3 -2% 39.7 -1.73%
2017 37.7 - 35 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 44509 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 44509 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 1,060 -26.04% 781 -19.04% 781 629
10 to 19 722 -4.7% 559 +29.39% 684 728
20 to 29 755 +26.62% 897 -14.14% 947 765
30 to 39 627 -34.48% 766 +8.69% 426 826
40 to 49 557 +12.41% 595 +22.65% 597 736
50 to 59 876 -28.52% 864 -25.75% 640 647
60 to 69 659 +13.59% 681 +25.82% 739 856
70+ 511 +6.65% 922 -15.66% 542 767

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44509 zip code is $31,942.00.

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 44509.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $31,021.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,929.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44509 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 44509, 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 44509 is currently $44,664.00.

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.

0.63% of households in 44509 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 44509 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    39.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44509 is $20,535.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44509 by the total population of 44509.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44509 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44509 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
    4.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44509 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44509 zip over the age of 16 is 8,992.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% 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 44509 is 52.60%.

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 44509 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 504 42.50% 34.10%
20 to 24 years 674 83.10% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 1,038 82.10% 15.70%
30 to 34 years 478 88.70% 7.50%
35 to 44 years 1,429 75.40% 11.90%
45 to 54 years 1,355 71.60% 7.50%
55 to 59 years 610 65.40% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 940 39.80% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,122 31.90% 10.90%
75 years and over 842 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44509. 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 5,984 51.70% 6.80%
Black or African American 2,305 72.80% 17.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100 93.00% 0.00%
Asian 29 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 240 84.20% 9.90%
Two or more races 334 53.30% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 810 74.80% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,693 50.50% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44509 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 44509 is 4,728, with median earnings of $25,429.00.

Women in 44509 are earning approximately 67.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,728 $25,429.00
Male 2,226 $31,821.00
Female 2,502 $21,330.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44509 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 284 $40,909.00
Business and Financial 94 $31,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $61,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $54,531.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $46,379.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 123 $35,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 72 $30,435.00
Healthcare Practitioners 143 $31,964.00
Healthcare Support 292 $17,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $83,194.00
Law Enforcement 63 $41,114.00
Food Preparation and Serving 542 $10,568.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 257 $11,719.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $20,298.00
Sales 542 $16,937.00
Office and Administrative Support 566 $28,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 234 $39,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $32,321.00
Production 597 $26,322.00
Transportation and Material Moving 342 $30,909.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44509 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 44509.

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 114 $47,841.00 170 $40,795.00
Business and Financial 40 $32,813.00 54 $31,429.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $80,833.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $54,453.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $47,614.00 55 $46,336.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $14,167.00 93 $39,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $30,000.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $14,946.00 98 $32,143.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00 262 $17,839.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $83,194.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 223 $6,742.00 319 $12,332.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $11,250.00 165 $11,719.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $2,499.00 50 $21,429.00
Sales 230 $52,813.00 312 $12,976.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $28,631.00 489 $27,832.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $39,200.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $32,321.00 0 $0.00
Production 367 $29,917.00 230 $25,797.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $31,818.00 130 $21,974.00

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 5,114 households in 44509, with an average household size of 2.18 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 2,620 families living in the 44509 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 44509:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,145 309 1,166 2,494
Average Household Size 2.99 2.94 3.34 1.17
Total Families 1,145 309 1,166 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.56 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 2,620 families living in 44509, 34.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44509:

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 5,708 housing units in 44509.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,114 89.59%
Vacant 594 10.41%

36.56% of the total 5,708 housing units in 44509 are rental units. This is approximately 2,087 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,978 are occupied by the owner - or 52.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44509 is $684.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44509 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
    49
  • Less than $500
    609
  • $500 to $999
    1,064
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    340
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    63
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 44509 is $47,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44509 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,562
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,114
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    173
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    30
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    81
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44509. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44509 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,828
  • 1940 to 1949
    592
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,618
  • 1960 to 1969
    665
  • 1970 to 1979
    624
  • 1980 to 1989
    108
  • 1990 to 1999
    205
  • 2000 to 2009
    68
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 44509 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    841
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,187
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,447
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    639

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44509 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44509 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44509.

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
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    291
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,163
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,026
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    702
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    220
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    371
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    97
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    142
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    168
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 44509 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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