44609 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44609, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44609 is a zip code in Columbiana County and Mahoning County, Ohio, which covers Butler, Knox, Goshen, Sebring, and Smith, with a total population of 3,432 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 44609 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44609.

The estimated population of people living in 44609 is 3,432, with a median age of 49.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44609 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,432
 -10.34% -21.27%
2020
3,828
+2.16%
-
2019
3,747
 -4.78% -
2018
3,935
 -9.73% -
2017
4,359
 - -

Population of 44609 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44609 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
97.3%
95.4%
 +1.99%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
0.5%
 +120.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
4.1%
 -68.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44609 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 44609 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44609 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44609 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.5 +14.06% 47.5 +12.29% 50.4 +13.77%
2020 43.4 +0.23% 42.3 -1.86% 44.3 +2.07%
2019 43.3 +0.23% 43.1 +1.65% 43.4 -1.59%
2018 43.2 +8.27% 42.4 +7.07% 44.1 +7.3%
2017 39.9 - 39.6 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 44609 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 44609 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 9 346 -59.67% 205 -19.74% 170 153
10 to 19 246 -17.11% 400 -61.93% 192 196
20 to 29 248 -72.17% 228 -17.56% 110 171
30 to 39 218 -14.55% 299 -68.36% 187 132
40 to 49 291 -13.93% 315 -31.66% 235 226
50 to 59 318 -21.2% 388 -22.29% 251 295
60 to 69 222 +37.7% 292 2.34% 312 290
70+ 165 +21.53% 178 +66.86% 194 318

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44609 zip code is $49,267.00.

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 44609.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,310.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,946.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44609 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 44609, 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 44609 is currently $72,337.00.

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.

3.02% of households in 44609 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 44609 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44609 is $31,404.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44609 by the total population of 44609.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44609 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44609 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
    7.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44609 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44609 zip over the age of 16 is 2,876.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% 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 44609 is 61.50%.

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 44609 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 155 47.10% 16.40%
20 to 24 years 171 64.30% 10.00%
25 to 29 years 110 91.80% 14.90%
30 to 34 years 156 87.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 373 94.10% 8.80%
45 to 54 years 517 71.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 280 87.50% 8.60%
60 to 64 years 358 69.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 439 48.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 317 3.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44609. 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 2,857 64.50% 4.90%
Black or African American 6 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 13 76.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 26 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,831 64.10% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44609 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 44609 is 1,768, with median earnings of $29,390.00.

Women in 44609 are earning approximately 37.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,768 $29,390.00
Male 899 $43,924.00
Female 869 $16,602.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44609 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 149 $33,281.00
Business and Financial 49 $107,574.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $57,267.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $36,354.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 109 $43,375.00
Healthcare Support 80 $7,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $7,212.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $21,788.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $3,705.00
Sales 238 $28,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 146 $18,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 118 $51,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17 $0.00
Production 212 $40,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $31,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44609 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 44609.

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 24 $103,750.00 125 $14,798.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 45 $107,868.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $57,238.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $75,893.00 51 $16,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $44,000.00 77 $32,452.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 80 $7,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $14,375.00 72 $6,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $21,827.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 92 $4,286.00
Sales 148 $29,914.00 90 $12,426.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $0.00 122 $21,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $52,750.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 164 $48,250.00 48 $26,964.00
Transportation and Material Moving 68 $42,917.00 6 $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 1,488 households in 44609, with an average household size of 2.31 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 936 families living in the 44609 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 44609:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 761 52 123 552
Average Household Size 2.94 3.83 2.73 1.2
Total Families 761 52 123 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.81 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 936 families living in 44609, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44609:

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 1,646 housing units in 44609.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,488 90.40%
Vacant 158 9.60%

9.11% of the total 1,646 housing units in 44609 are rental units. This is approximately 150 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,304 are occupied by the owner - or 79.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44609 is $646.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44609 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
    34
  • Less than $500
    55
  • $500 to $999
    95
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 44609 is $127,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44609 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    191
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    226
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    335
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    163
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    92
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44609. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44609 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    463
  • 1940 to 1949
    220
  • 1950 to 1959
    148
  • 1960 to 1969
    113
  • 1970 to 1979
    302
  • 1980 to 1989
    126
  • 1990 to 1999
    49
  • 2000 to 2009
    189
  • 2010 to 2013
    11
  • 2014 or later
    25

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 44609 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    53
  • 1 vehicle available
    497
  • 2 vehicles available
    551
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    387

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44609 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44609 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44609.

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
    115
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    86
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    241
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    434
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    152
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    61
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    74
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    144
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    177
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    80
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 44609 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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