45318 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45318, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45318 is a zip code in Darke County and Miami County, Ohio, which covers Wayne, Concord, Newberry, Newton, and Washington, with a total population of 5,254 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 45318 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45318.

The estimated population of people living in 45318 is 5,254, with a median age of 46.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45318 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,254
 -7.57% -7.50%
2020
5,684
+3.72%
-
2019
5,480
 -2.8% -
2018
5,638
 -0.74% -
2017
5,680
 - -

Population of 45318 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45318 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
96%
96.2%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
1%
0.3%
 +233.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
1.7%
 -88.24%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.7%
 +64.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45318 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 45318 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45318 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45318 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.8 0% 46.2 +1.09% 48.1 -1.23%
2020 46.8 +8.84% 45.7 +4.1% 48.7 +15.95%
2019 43 +3.86% 43.9 +4.77% 42 +2.19%
2018 41.4 -0.48% 41.9 +0.72% 41.1 -1.2%
2017 41.6 - 41.6 - 41.6 -

The median age of the 45318 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 45318 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 9 387 -48.89% 374 -4.49% 216 342
10 to 19 405 -8.89% 371 -32.17% 364 230
20 to 29 277 -39.87% 251 +10.03% 180 259
30 to 39 286 +22.45% 284 -5.68% 342 263
40 to 49 367 -40.73% 316 +4.59% 238 329
50 to 59 458 +20.1% 438 8.88% 534 421
60 to 69 399 -26.31% 387 -8.49% 290 354
70+ 286 +17.16% 394 +47.22% 336 556

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45318 zip code is $56,137.00.

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 45318.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,735.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,085.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,725.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45318 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 45318, 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 45318 is currently $69,778.00.

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.

3.30% of households in 45318 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 45318 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45318 is $30,078.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45318 by the total population of 45318.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45318 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45318 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
    6.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45318 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45318 zip over the age of 16 is 4,275.

Of those people, a total of 59.50% 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 45318 is 56.70%.

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 45318 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 173 63.00% 11.90%
20 to 24 years 158 91.80% 20.00%
25 to 29 years 281 93.20% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 333 87.70% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 553 82.80% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 698 67.80% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 543 79.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 321 56.10% 8.30%
65 to 74 years 618 27.00% 12.00%
75 years and over 597 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 45318. 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 4,169 59.50% 4.80%
Black or African American 52 71.20% 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 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 47 40.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 12 58.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,164 59.50% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45318 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 45318 is 2,422, with median earnings of $39,558.00.

Women in 45318 are earning approximately 49.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,422 $39,558.00
Male 1,363 $49,583.00
Female 1,059 $24,598.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45318 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 198 $49,375.00
Business and Financial 69 $66,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $74,145.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $67,386.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $40,893.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $12,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 137 $49,297.00
Healthcare Support 102 $21,885.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $59,444.00
Food Preparation and Serving 167 $12,892.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $18,472.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $11,917.00
Sales 102 $36,471.00
Office and Administrative Support 267 $38,419.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $41,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $41,750.00
Production 449 $39,411.00
Transportation and Material Moving 134 $51,025.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45318 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 45318.

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 121 $51,583.00 77 $44,896.00
Business and Financial 27 $71,042.00 42 $40,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $74,145.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $68,750.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $38,750.00 19 $51,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 59 $36,979.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $12,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $126,875.00 104 $44,688.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 102 $21,885.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $59,444.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $14,750.00 130 $12,742.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $21,250.00 49 $13,207.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 54 $13,158.00
Sales 44 $57,917.00 58 $9,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $43,864.00 231 $37,978.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $41,563.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $40,750.00 4 $0.00
Production 390 $39,799.00 59 $24,464.00
Transportation and Material Moving 134 $51,025.00 0 $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 2,181 households in 45318, with an average household size of 2.37 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 1,521 families living in the 45318 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 45318:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,188 192 141 660
Average Household Size 2.95 2.31 3.16 1.19
Total Families 1,188 192 141 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.27 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 1,521 families living in 45318, 3.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45318:

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 2,433 housing units in 45318.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,181 89.64%
Vacant 252 10.36%

19.44% of the total 2,433 housing units in 45318 are rental units. This is approximately 473 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,689 are occupied by the owner - or 69.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45318 is $678.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45318 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    167
  • $500 to $999
    234
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    72
  • $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 45318 is $152,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45318 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    41
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    399
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    389
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    306
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    406
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    91
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45318. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45318 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    907
  • 1940 to 1949
    198
  • 1950 to 1959
    228
  • 1960 to 1969
    246
  • 1970 to 1979
    428
  • 1980 to 1989
    101
  • 1990 to 1999
    167
  • 2000 to 2009
    106
  • 2010 to 2013
    52
  • 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 45318 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    87
  • 1 vehicle available
    538
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,045
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    511

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45318 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45318 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45318.

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
    151
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    309
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    202
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    289
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    287
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    169
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    421
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    125
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    85
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    92
  • 90 or more minutes
    51

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 45318 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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