45801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45801 is a zip code in Allen County, Ohio, which covers American, Auglaize, Bath, Jackson, Lima, Monroe, Richland, and Sugar Creek, with a total population of 21,788 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 45801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45801.

The estimated population of people living in 45801 is 21,788, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,788
 -3.75% -6.03%
2020
22,637
+0.53%
-
2019
22,518
 -0.75% -
2018
22,688
 -2.15% -
2017
23,186
 - -

Population of 45801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45801 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
72.1%
75.1%
 -3.99%
Black/African American
15.2%
16.3%
 -6.75%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
3.1%
 +48.39%
Asian
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.2%
3.9%
 +84.62%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45801 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 45801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 +2.39% 38.4 +2.4% 38.6 +2.66%
2020 37.6 +1.9% 37.5 +4.75% 37.6 -2.08%
2019 36.9 +1.65% 35.8 +1.42% 38.4 +1.05%
2018 36.3 0% 35.3 -0.84% 38 0%
2017 36.3 - 35.6 - 38 -

The median age of the 45801 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 45801 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 1,727 -19.54% 1,542 -33.61% 1,403 1,072
10 to 19 1,498 +14.18% 1,259 +2.11% 1,719 1,271
20 to 29 2,020 -19.53% 1,537 +11% 1,645 1,688
30 to 39 1,594 -10.27% 1,415 -15.75% 1,432 1,194
40 to 49 1,539 +15% 1,340 -2.63% 1,774 1,299
50 to 59 1,862 -14.14% 1,412 -27.5% 1,607 1,041
60 to 69 1,402 +10.84% 1,233 -6.28% 1,556 1,150
70+ 703 +15.63% 1,103 +2.66% 812 1,125

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45801 zip code is $41,216.00.

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 45801.

  • Under 25
    $26,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,596.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,183.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,477.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45801 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 45801, 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 45801 is currently $52,937.00.

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.

1.04% of households in 45801 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 45801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45801 is $21,510.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45801 by the total population of 45801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45801 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
    5.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45801 zip over the age of 16 is 17,659.

Of those people, a total of 56.30% 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 45801 is 51.50%.

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 45801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,336 48.70% 13.50%
20 to 24 years 1,712 82.30% 22.70%
25 to 29 years 1,621 74.60% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 1,343 78.00% 8.00%
35 to 44 years 2,820 69.30% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 2,887 60.50% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 1,297 62.80% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,449 46.40% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 2,087 17.90% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,107 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 45801. 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 13,431 58.40% 6.10%
Black or African American 2,867 39.50% 12.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 71 85.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 370 57.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 919 76.50% 26.50%
Hispanic or Latino 677 59.50% 12.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,225 58.20% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45801 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 45801 is 9,103, with median earnings of $30,663.00.

Women in 45801 are earning approximately 65.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,103 $30,663.00
Male 4,498 $37,449.00
Female 4,605 $24,334.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45801 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 618 $38,300.00
Business and Financial 235 $48,607.00
Computer and Mathematical 137 $83,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $53,661.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $48,938.00
Community and Social Service 96 $33,068.00
Legal 36 $73,929.00
Educational and Library 278 $20,682.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $53,109.00
Healthcare Practitioners 580 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 492 $20,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 184 $10,714.00
Law Enforcement 59 $47,212.00
Food Preparation and Serving 779 $14,065.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 428 $20,208.00
Personal Care and Service 145 $11,472.00
Sales 784 $15,568.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,065 $38,269.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 239 $44,952.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $43,821.00
Production 1,349 $32,523.00
Transportation and Material Moving 356 $28,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45801 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 45801.

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 383 $44,199.00 235 $19,961.00
Business and Financial 99 $49,792.00 136 $43,889.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $125,813.00 61 $81,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $53,661.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $48,938.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $50,536.00 75 $22,457.00
Legal 36 $73,929.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 101 $41,332.00 177 $9,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $53,109.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $113,185.00 472 $51,875.00
Healthcare Support 41 $31,458.00 451 $17,463.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $34,188.00 121 $4,544.00
Law Enforcement 59 $47,212.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 379 $13,847.00 400 $14,353.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $12,193.00 268 $20,917.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 122 $11,250.00
Sales 342 $36,964.00 442 $12,705.00
Office and Administrative Support 251 $44,617.00 814 $37,516.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 216 $44,808.00 23 $60,938.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $43,821.00 0 $0.00
Production 927 $37,445.00 422 $25,893.00
Transportation and Material Moving 277 $32,560.00 79 $28,125.00

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 8,464 households in 45801, with an average household size of 2.34 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 4,979 families living in the 45801 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 45801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,082 492 1,405 3,485
Average Household Size 3.06 3.24 3.23 1.21
Total Families 3,082 492 1,405 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.67 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 4,979 families living in 45801, 20.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45801:

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 9,391 housing units in 45801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,464 90.13%
Vacant 927 9.87%

40.46% of the total 9,391 housing units in 45801 are rental units. This is approximately 3,800 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,600 are occupied by the owner - or 48.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45801 is $724.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45801 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
    64
  • Less than $500
    510
  • $500 to $999
    2,663
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    627
  • $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 45801 is $81,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    803
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,004
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    876
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    418
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    360
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    130
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,604
  • 1940 to 1949
    701
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,654
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,232
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,355
  • 1980 to 1989
    676
  • 1990 to 1999
    720
  • 2000 to 2009
    381
  • 2010 to 2013
    68
  • 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 45801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,203
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,873
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,620
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,768

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45801 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45801.

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
    300
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,785
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,985
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,493
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,220
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    328
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    632
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    155
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    297
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    202
  • 90 or more minutes
    117

Summary

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