74016 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74016, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74016 is a zip code in Craig County, Mayes County, Nowata County, and Rogers County, Oklahoma, which covers Vinita West CCD, Adair CCD, New Alluwe CCD, Chelsea CCD, and Claremore, with a total population of 5,589 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 74016 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74016.

The estimated population of people living in 74016 is 5,589, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74016 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,589
 -3.29% -3.27%
2020
5,779
 -1.08% -
2019
5,842
+2.55%
-
2018
5,697
 -1.4% -
2017
5,778
 - -

Population of 74016 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74016 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
61.7%
66.4%
 -7.08%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
21.3%
19.9%
 +7.04%
Hispanic
2%
2.6%
 -23.08%
Asian
1.1%
0.2%
 +450.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Two Or More Races
13.2%
10.5%
 +25.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74016 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 74016 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74016 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74016 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 +1.04% 37.9 +1.34% 40.1 +1.78%
2020 38.5 -6.78% 37.4 -7.88% 39.4 -5.74%
2019 41.3 -2.13% 40.6 -3.79% 41.8 -0.95%
2018 42.2 -0.47% 42.2 -1.17% 42.2 +0.72%
2017 42.4 - 42.7 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 74016 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 74016 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 9 313 +23.32% 378 -24.97% 382 291
10 to 19 360 -24.07% 343 +8.49% 279 367
20 to 29 286 +46.32% 326 +13.95% 434 362
30 to 39 365 -4.85% 341 +10% 346 374
40 to 49 366 +8.3% 322 +2.4% 386 329
50 to 59 417 -19.24% 428 -27.67% 338 321
60 to 69 427 -27.44% 461 0.37% 316 451
70+ 292 +9.11% 353 -17.48% 318 295

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74016 zip code is $53,684.00.

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 74016.

  • Under 25
    $42,589.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,950.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,836.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,492.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74016 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 74016, 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 74016 is currently $57,883.00.

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.

1.36% of households in 74016 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 74016 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    33.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74016 is $24,049.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74016 by the total population of 74016.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74016 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74016 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
    9.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74016 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74016 zip over the age of 16 is 4,589.

Of those people, a total of 56.60% 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 74016 is 50.70%.

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 74016 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 319 26.00% 10.80%
20 to 24 years 445 61.30% 17.20%
25 to 29 years 351 80.90% 20.80%
30 to 34 years 337 89.60% 14.20%
35 to 44 years 667 76.30% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 727 70.30% 9.00%
55 to 59 years 363 68.00% 13.00%
60 to 64 years 401 43.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 679 27.40% 0.50%
75 years and over 300 9.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74016. 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 3,023 55.00% 10.40%
Black or African American 2 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 868 59.10% 16.00%
Asian 46 63.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 84.00% 0.00%
Other 10 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 615 60.50% 3.80%
Hispanic or Latino 61 34.40% 14.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,992 55.20% 10.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74016 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 74016 is 2,328, with median earnings of $30,833.00.

Women in 74016 are earning approximately 53.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,328 $30,833.00
Male 1,341 $37,684.00
Female 987 $20,099.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74016 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 119 $60,069.00
Business and Financial 136 $29,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $65,481.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $30,000.00
Legal 16 $27,778.00
Educational and Library 108 $15,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $68,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $31,563.00
Healthcare Support 74 $25,238.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $24,167.00
Law Enforcement 12 $26,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $17,991.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $35,156.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $2,499.00
Sales 211 $24,018.00
Office and Administrative Support 198 $30,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $40,469.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $44,609.00
Production 354 $29,044.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $43,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74016 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 74016.

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 61 $68,036.00 58 $38,333.00
Business and Financial 51 $65,125.00 85 $25,481.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $65,865.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 15 $26,563.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $27,778.00
Educational and Library 25 $14,519.00 83 $15,729.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 71 $22,292.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 74 $25,238.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $36,667.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $33,750.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $19,479.00 54 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $35,859.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $2,499.00
Sales 71 $50,417.00 140 $17,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $35,357.00 160 $30,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $18,542.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 269 $40,573.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $53,750.00 5 $0.00
Production 288 $29,779.00 66 $19,318.00
Transportation and Material Moving 148 $44,688.00 26 $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 2,201 households in 74016, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,401 families living in the 74016 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 74016:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 987 155 259 800
Average Household Size 3.23 3.41 3.43 1.24
Total Families 987 155 259 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.7 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 1,401 families living in 74016, 17.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74016:

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 2,680 housing units in 74016.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,201 82.13%
Vacant 479 17.87%

19.66% of the total 2,680 housing units in 74016 are rental units. This is approximately 527 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,572 are occupied by the owner - or 58.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74016 is $683.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74016 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
    102
  • Less than $500
    88
  • $500 to $999
    346
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    63
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in 74016 is $100,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74016 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    334
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    445
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    339
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    150
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    168
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    96
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74016. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74016 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    252
  • 1940 to 1949
    167
  • 1950 to 1959
    178
  • 1960 to 1969
    313
  • 1970 to 1979
    320
  • 1980 to 1989
    450
  • 1990 to 1999
    361
  • 2000 to 2009
    402
  • 2010 to 2013
    224
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 74016 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    71
  • 1 vehicle available
    596
  • 2 vehicles available
    758
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    776

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74016 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74016 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74016.

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
    67
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    170
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    171
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    155
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    358
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    143
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    229
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    67
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    98
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    337
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    402
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74016 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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