45769 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45769, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45769 is a zip code in Meigs County, Ohio, which covers Bedford, Chester, Columbia, Orange, Rutland, Salisbury, Scipio, and Sutton, with a total population of 6,276 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 45769 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45769.

The estimated population of people living in 45769 is 6,276, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45769 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,276
 -10.07% -7.34%
2020
6,979
+2.69%
-
2019
6,796
 -3.71% -
2018
7,058
+4.21%
-
2017
6,773
 - -

Population of 45769 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45769 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
94.6%
97.4%
 -2.87%
Black/African American
0.4%
1.3%
 -69.23%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
0.3%
 +566.67%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1%
 +190.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45769 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 45769 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45769 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45769 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 -0.23% 40.9 +0.74% 44.2 -0.9%
2020 43.2 -2.48% 40.6 -6.45% 44.6 -0.89%
2019 44.3 +4.48% 43.4 +5.6% 45 +2.51%
2018 42.4 -1.17% 41.1 -2.14% 43.9 +0.46%
2017 42.9 - 42 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 45769 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 45769 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 9 440 -38.97% 381 0.91% 278 372
10 to 19 442 +27.67% 338 +17.31% 541 397
20 to 29 319 +19.65% 341 2.01% 363 331
30 to 39 393 -33.89% 439 -48.95% 262 253
40 to 49 421 +7.52% 426 +16.63% 446 491
50 to 59 527 +5.75% 526 -32.23% 551 369
60 to 69 534 -52.53% 483 +16.26% 297 540
70+ 313 +6.89% 450 +5.04% 325 460

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45769 zip code is $45,845.00.

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 45769.

  • Under 25
    $67,292.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,511.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,598.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45769 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 45769, 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 45769 is currently $57,176.00.

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.

1.74% of households in 45769 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 45769 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45769 is $22,902.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45769 by the total population of 45769.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45769 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45769 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
    10.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    70.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.12%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45769 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45769 zip over the age of 16 is 5,007.

Of those people, a total of 51.60% 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 45769 is 47.90%.

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 45769 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 319 51.40% 5.50%
20 to 24 years 332 60.20% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 362 77.90% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 220 74.50% 13.40%
35 to 44 years 818 73.70% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 751 78.40% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 583 50.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 496 35.70% 15.80%
65 to 74 years 648 14.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 478 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 45769. 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 4,853 52.00% 7.20%
Black or African American 24 45.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 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 126 37.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 36 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,817 52.40% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45769 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 45769 is 2,400, with median earnings of $32,236.00.

Women in 45769 are earning approximately 65.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,400 $32,236.00
Male 1,262 $40,625.00
Female 1,138 $26,524.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45769 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 148 $52,039.00
Business and Financial 54 $68,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 67 $42,656.00
Legal 18 $56,346.00
Educational and Library 103 $54,618.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 181 $69,551.00
Healthcare Support 165 $40,162.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $2,499.00
Food Preparation and Serving 225 $9,044.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 132 $6,988.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $7,917.00
Sales 251 $20,301.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $35,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 80 $31,111.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $53,041.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $76,650.00
Production 145 $44,653.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $26,154.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45769 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 45769.

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 72 $51,667.00 76 $52,283.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00 35 $33,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $26,776.00 34 $44,375.00
Legal 3 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $0.00 57 $53,021.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 176 $69,648.00
Healthcare Support 63 $41,277.00 102 $25,192.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $5,170.00 162 $11,953.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $6,777.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 69 $7,917.00
Sales 65 $16,393.00 186 $20,647.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 112 $35,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $0.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $53,041.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $76,650.00 0 $0.00
Production 134 $45,750.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $26,154.00 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 2,246 households in 45769, with an average household size of 2.75 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 1,465 families living in the 45769 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 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 45769:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 966 194 305 781
Average Household Size 3.28 4.05 4.32 1.14
Total Families 966 194 305 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.08 4.04 0

Poverty

Of the 1,465 families living in 45769, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45769:

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 2,948 housing units in 45769.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,246 76.19%
Vacant 702 23.81%

16.08% of the total 2,948 housing units in 45769 are rental units. This is approximately 474 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,676 are occupied by the owner - or 56.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45769 is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45769 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
    96
  • Less than $500
    139
  • $500 to $999
    268
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    67
  • $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 45769 is $108,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45769 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    323
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    421
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    350
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    299
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    180
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    103
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45769. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45769 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    704
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    266
  • 1960 to 1969
    150
  • 1970 to 1979
    387
  • 1980 to 1989
    358
  • 1990 to 1999
    509
  • 2000 to 2009
    279
  • 2010 to 2013
    197
  • 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 45769 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    146
  • 1 vehicle available
    618
  • 2 vehicles available
    739
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    743

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45769 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45769 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45769.

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
    54
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    308
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    302
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    137
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    194
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    180
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    407
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    96
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    204
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    158
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 45769 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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