45204 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45204, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45204 is a zip code in Hamilton County, Ohio, which covers Cincinnati and Delhi, with a total population of 6,680 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 45204 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45204.

The estimated population of people living in 45204 is 6,680, with a median age of 32.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45204 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,680
+15.37%
+12.69%
2020
5,790
+5.16%
-
2019
5,506
 -4.62% -
2018
5,773
 -2.61% -
2017
5,928
 - -

Population of 45204 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45204 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
55.9%
60.7%
 -7.91%
Black/African American
29.8%
27.8%
 +7.19%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
4.6%
 -67.39%
Asian
0.9%
1.9%
 -52.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
11.7%
5%
 +134.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45204 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 45204 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45204 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45204 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.7 -12.57% 32.2 -16.15% 34.2 -4.74%
2020 37.4 +5.35% 38.4 +2.67% 35.9 +12.54%
2019 35.5 +10.94% 37.4 +13.33% 31.9 +2.57%
2018 32 +2.89% 33 +4.76% 31.1 +1.97%
2017 31.1 - 31.5 - 30.5 -

The median age of the 45204 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 45204 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 9 430 +86.2% 347 +53.21% 588 424
10 to 19 378 +42.43% 500 +30.3% 542 607
20 to 29 615 -15.47% 575 -23.8% 506 411
30 to 39 437 +27.71% 347 +68.46% 548 577
40 to 49 333 +12.51% 342 -8.82% 372 292
50 to 59 379 11.3% 345 +34.05% 362 364
60 to 69 282 +34.96% 287 -32.35% 382 198
70+ 162 +33.46% 169 +61.17% 211 296

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45204 zip code is $35,564.00.

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 45204.

  • Under 25
    $18,065.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,841.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,410.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45204 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 45204, 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 45204 is currently $53,086.00.

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.

1.92% of households in 45204 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 45204 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45204 is $22,046.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45204 by the total population of 45204.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45204 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45204 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
    7.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45204 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45204 zip over the age of 16 is 4,966.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% 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 45204 is 58.60%.

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 45204 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 447 65.80% 4.10%
20 to 24 years 603 68.30% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 314 83.10% 11.10%
30 to 34 years 523 80.70% 6.60%
35 to 44 years 965 72.80% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 622 70.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 405 80.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 343 34.10% 10.30%
65 to 74 years 454 21.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 290 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 45204. 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 3,112 60.30% 6.60%
Black or African American 1,320 61.50% 3.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 60 90.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 60 90.00% 9.30%
Two or more races 414 66.20% 1.10%
Hispanic or Latino 74 91.90% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,085 59.90% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45204 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 45204 is 2,909, with median earnings of $30,286.00.

Women in 45204 are earning approximately 86.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,909 $30,286.00
Male 1,659 $33,131.00
Female 1,250 $28,794.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45204 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 277 $57,125.00
Business and Financial 169 $39,099.00
Computer and Mathematical 95 $82,633.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $44,219.00
Community and Social Service 64 $34,318.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $21,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $20,781.00
Healthcare Practitioners 154 $59,592.00
Healthcare Support 146 $28,245.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $18,750.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $9,091.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 86 $8,750.00
Sales 247 $8,359.00
Office and Administrative Support 267 $40,104.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 184 $46,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $16,654.00
Production 196 $28,030.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $8,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45204 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 45204.

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 184 $69,028.00 93 $54,450.00
Business and Financial 77 $38,803.00 92 $39,762.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $83,298.00 25 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $33,864.00 18 $46,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $50,769.00 45 $9,844.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $20,781.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 50 $105,976.00 104 $58,316.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 146 $28,245.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $12,083.00 72 $7,143.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 106 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $9,375.00 12 $0.00
Sales 157 $6,982.00 90 $27,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $54,167.00 197 $34,622.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 148 $38,571.00 36 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $16,765.00 17 $0.00
Production 145 $14,329.00 51 $29,432.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $35,313.00 67 $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 2,705 households in 45204, with an average household size of 2.35 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 1,245 families living in the 45204 zip code with an average family size of 3.52 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 45204:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 612 148 485 1,460
Average Household Size 3.29 2.76 4.36 1.24
Total Families 612 148 485 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.47 4.12 0

Poverty

Of the 1,245 families living in 45204, 36.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45204:

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 3,479 housing units in 45204.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,705 77.75%
Vacant 774 22.25%

42.05% of the total 3,479 housing units in 45204 are rental units. This is approximately 1,463 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,123 are occupied by the owner - or 32.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45204 is $664.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45204 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    488
  • $500 to $999
    692
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    264
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 45204 is $76,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45204 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    126
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    566
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    128
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    152
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    47
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    69
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45204. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45204 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,622
  • 1940 to 1949
    250
  • 1950 to 1959
    383
  • 1960 to 1969
    640
  • 1970 to 1979
    181
  • 1980 to 1989
    213
  • 1990 to 1999
    95
  • 2000 to 2009
    68
  • 2010 to 2013
    27
  • 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 45204 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    430
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,121
  • 2 vehicles available
    813
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    341

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45204 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45204 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45204.

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
    89
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    407
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    299
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    240
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    584
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    274
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    246
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    98
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    70
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    222
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    60
  • 90 or more minutes
    77

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 45204 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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