74343 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74343, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74343 is a zip code in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, which covers Afton-Fairland CCD and Miami, with a total population of 3,072 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 74343 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74343.

The estimated population of people living in 74343 is 3,072, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74343 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,072
 -0.39% -4.60%
2020
3,084
 -1.19% -
2019
3,121
+1.76%
-
2018
3,067
 -4.75% -
2017
3,220
 - -

Population of 74343 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74343 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
67.9%
70.4%
 -3.55%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Native
21.4%
19.7%
 +8.63%
Hispanic
2.7%
1.3%
 +107.69%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
8.1%
 -20.99%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74343 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 74343 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74343 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74343 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 +3.36% 41.8 +2.7% 44.2 +1.84%
2020 41.7 +2.96% 40.7 +7.96% 43.4 +2.6%
2019 40.5 -0.25% 37.7 +0.27% 42.3 +1.68%
2018 40.6 -0.25% 37.6 -0.27% 41.6 -1.65%
2017 40.7 - 37.7 - 42.3 -

The median age of the 74343 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 74343 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 9 215 -41.16% 178 +9.75% 134 195
10 to 19 255 -10.78% 236 -26.69% 226 176
20 to 29 214 -13.23% 204 -15.98% 185 172
30 to 39 152 +4.42% 134 +45.97% 155 202
40 to 49 232 -13.9% 222 -15.36% 200 183
50 to 59 186 -5.09% 197 -15.44% 174 167
60 to 69 153 +38.84% 190 +51.98% 217 303
70+ 221 -25.97% 231 -5.65% 166 217

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74343 zip code is $39,706.00.

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 74343.

  • Under 25
    $26,625.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,065.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,906.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74343 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 74343, 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 74343 is currently $53,038.00.

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.

2.57% of households in 74343 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 74343 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74343 is $22,110.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74343 by the total population of 74343.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74343 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74343 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
    9.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74343 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74343 zip over the age of 16 is 2,513.

Of those people, a total of 57.40% 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 74343 is 54.20%.

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 74343 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 172 41.90% 16.70%
20 to 24 years 216 80.60% 17.80%
25 to 29 years 141 73.00% 11.70%
30 to 34 years 147 67.30% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 347 82.70% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 441 78.20% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 146 57.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 291 49.10% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 398 31.20% 1.60%
75 years and over 214 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74343. 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 1,844 53.90% 6.50%
Black or African American 4 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 445 70.80% 4.10%
Asian 10 30.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 58.60% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 173 58.40% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 50 88.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,833 53.80% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74343 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 74343 is 1,362, with median earnings of $27,977.00.

Women in 74343 are earning approximately 81.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,362 $27,977.00
Male 689 $31,890.00
Female 673 $25,953.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74343 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 136 $53,056.00
Business and Financial 41 $33,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $17,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $32,000.00
Legal 6 $88,750.00
Educational and Library 59 $42,946.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $36,500.00
Healthcare Support 66 $22,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $43,625.00
Law Enforcement 19 $34,327.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $11,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $26,875.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $20,375.00
Sales 131 $28,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $27,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $22,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $47,143.00
Production 142 $25,119.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $25,357.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74343 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 74343.

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 88 $73,409.00 48 $38,750.00
Business and Financial 14 $34,375.00 27 $30,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $17,125.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 19 $30,750.00
Legal 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $44,063.00 42 $42,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $21,250.00 78 $38,875.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 61 $22,266.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $62,692.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 23 $3,750.00 64 $12,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $38,750.00 9 $17,917.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 38 $19,167.00
Sales 61 $31,458.00 70 $22,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $47,031.00 125 $26,594.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 87 $27,868.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $47,143.00 0 $0.00
Production 119 $25,197.00 23 $19,844.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $25,385.00 26 $25,333.00

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 1,246 households in 74343, with an average household size of 2.43 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 876 families living in the 74343 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 74343:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 646 74 156 370
Average Household Size 2.96 3 2.83 1.23
Total Families 646 74 156 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.49 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 876 families living in 74343, 12.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74343:

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 1,438 housing units in 74343.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,246 86.65%
Vacant 192 13.35%

20.38% of the total 1,438 housing units in 74343 are rental units. This is approximately 293 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 883 are occupied by the owner - or 61.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74343 is $670.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74343 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
    70
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    195
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    14
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $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 74343 is $95,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74343 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    149
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    315
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    140
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    98
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    102
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    52
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74343. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74343 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    193
  • 1940 to 1949
    103
  • 1950 to 1959
    102
  • 1960 to 1969
    103
  • 1970 to 1979
    203
  • 1980 to 1989
    129
  • 1990 to 1999
    360
  • 2000 to 2009
    149
  • 2010 to 2013
    96
  • 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 74343 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    361
  • 2 vehicles available
    513
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    330

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74343 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74343 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74343.

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
    95
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    87
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    187
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    187
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    111
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    237
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    29

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74343 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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