45836 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45836, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45836 is a zip code in Hardin County, Ohio, which covers Blanchard and Washington, with a total population of 1,417 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 45836 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45836.

The estimated population of people living in 45836 is 1,417, with a median age of 40.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45836 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,417
+0.5%
+12.46%
2020
1,410
+9.56%
-
2019
1,287
 -4.24% -
2018
1,344
+6.67%
-
2017
1,260
 - -

Population of 45836 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45836 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
94.2%
94.7%
 -0.53%
Black/African American
0.7%
1.7%
 -58.82%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1%
 +50.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.2%
 +27.27%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45836 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 45836 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45836 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45836 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.5 -1.7% 42.6 +0.24% 37.4 -2.09%
2020 41.2 -2.83% 42.5 0% 38.2 -9.69%
2019 42.4 -1.62% 42.5 -3.19% 42.3 +0.95%
2018 43.1 0% 43.9 +0.23% 41.9 -1.18%
2017 43.1 - 43.8 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 45836 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 45836 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 83 +5.78% 51 +102.21% 86 115
10 to 19 56 +46.15% 103 -0.71% 83 95
20 to 29 91 +19.13% 83 +40.66% 105 96
30 to 39 70 -11.38% 50 +27.97% 60 62
40 to 49 82 +24.69% 86 +13.13% 101 97
50 to 59 90 +23.84% 88 -25.85% 112 67
60 to 69 91 -18.52% 86 -11.76% 70 74
70+ 77 +28.78% 73 +31.32% 99 95

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45836 zip code is $54,063.00.

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 45836.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,800.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45836 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 45836, 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 45836 is currently $60,418.00.

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.

0.82% of households in 45836 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 45836 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45836 is $26,255.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45836 by the total population of 45836.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45836 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45836 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
    8.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45836 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45836 zip over the age of 16 is 1,112.

Of those people, a total of 57.60% 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 45836 is 56.00%.

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 45836 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 74 9.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 87 66.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 114 91.20% 10.60%
30 to 34 years 47 91.50% 9.30%
35 to 44 years 191 81.20% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 176 84.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 85 65.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 79 48.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 127 25.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 132 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 45836. 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 1,057 58.70% 2.30%
Black or African American 10 40.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 12 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 33 33.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 17 23.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,048 59.20% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45836 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 45836 is 623, with median earnings of $37,740.00.

Women in 45836 are earning approximately 74.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 623 $37,740.00
Male 342 $41,250.00
Female 281 $30,521.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45836 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 34 $64,500.00
Business and Financial 18 $18,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $23,750.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $63,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $27,292.00
Healthcare Support 11 $40,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $2,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $2,499.00
Sales 48 $6,818.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $54,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $30,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $63,594.00
Production 89 $56,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $58,295.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45836 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 45836.

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 13 $77,188.00 21 $62,750.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 12 $18,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $25,804.00 11 $0.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 47 $63,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 31 $26,875.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 11 $40,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 8 $2,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $30,667.00 14 $11,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 17 $2,499.00
Sales 10 $0.00 38 $6,439.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $58,958.00 12 $39,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $27,321.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $63,594.00 0 $0.00
Production 55 $58,125.00 34 $46,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $58,295.00 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 607 households in 45836, with an average household size of 2.3 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 428 families living in the 45836 zip code with an average family size of 2.72 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 45836:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 318 24 86 179
Average Household Size 2.69 2.25 3.24 1.17
Total Families 318 24 86 0
Average Household Size 2.69 2.25 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 428 families living in 45836, 18.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45836:

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 651 housing units in 45836.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 607 93.24%
Vacant 44 6.76%

12.75% of the total 651 housing units in 45836 are rental units. This is approximately 83 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 507 are occupied by the owner - or 77.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45836 is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45836 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    17
  • $500 to $999
    60
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $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 45836 is $99,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45836 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    48
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    206
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    119
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    50
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    65
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    19
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45836. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45836 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    288
  • 1940 to 1949
    51
  • 1950 to 1959
    36
  • 1960 to 1969
    64
  • 1970 to 1979
    46
  • 1980 to 1989
    21
  • 1990 to 1999
    73
  • 2000 to 2009
    66
  • 2010 to 2013
    6
  • 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 45836 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    16
  • 1 vehicle available
    131
  • 2 vehicles available
    236
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    224

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45836 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45836 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45836.

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
    20
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    16
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    41
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    159
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    93
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    39
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    79
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    47
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    46
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 45836 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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