74344 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74344, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74344 is a zip code in Delaware County and Ottawa County, Oklahoma, which covers Grove CCD, Jay CCD, and Wyandotte, with a total population of 14,465 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 74344 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74344.

The estimated population of people living in 74344 is 14,465, with a median age of 50.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74344 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,465
 -5.96% -4.82%
2020
15,381
 -0.36% -
2019
15,437
+0.75%
-
2018
15,322
+0.82%
-
2017
15,197
 - -

Population of 74344 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74344 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
75%
79.4%
 -5.54%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Native
11.3%
10.3%
 +9.71%
Hispanic
4.7%
2.5%
 +88.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.9%
 -77.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
7.9%
6.6%
 +19.70%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74344 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 74344 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74344 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74344 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.6 -1.94% 47.9 -2.24% 52.1 -2.07%
2020 51.6 -0.58% 49 -1.01% 53.2 -0.75%
2019 51.9 -1.14% 49.5 +0.81% 53.6 -1.47%
2018 52.5 -0.38% 49.1 -1.21% 54.4 -0.37%
2017 52.7 - 49.7 - 54.6 -

The median age of the 74344 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 74344 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 9 781 +7.92% 576 +21.12% 843 704
10 to 19 988 -15.61% 739 -7.32% 841 679
20 to 29 590 +10.91% 651 +19.39% 649 776
30 to 39 592 -21.71% 656 +8.82% 471 709
40 to 49 861 -0.81% 724 -12.62% 852 633
50 to 59 938 -8.64% 1,205 -6.97% 856 1,121
60 to 69 1,181 -17.05% 1,404 -19.55% 983 1,139
70+ 1,620 -2.49% 1,691 -1.94% 1,573 1,636

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74344 zip code is $48,959.00.

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 74344.

  • Under 25
    $55,078.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,800.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,346.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,084.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74344 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 74344, 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 74344 is currently $71,583.00.

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.

4.39% of households in 74344 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 74344 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74344 is $32,346.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74344 by the total population of 74344.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74344 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74344 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
    6.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74344 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74344 zip over the age of 16 is 11,948.

Of those people, a total of 48.60% 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 74344 is 45.90%.

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 74344 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 550 47.60% 25.60%
20 to 24 years 632 48.70% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 793 75.00% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 680 74.70% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 1,235 80.00% 9.40%
45 to 54 years 1,694 69.60% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 1,033 65.00% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,238 43.50% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 2,096 22.70% 0.40%
75 years and over 1,997 14.00% 1.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74344. 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 9,581 46.90% 5.00%
Black or African American 89 53.90% 4.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,351 53.90% 6.00%
Asian 34 67.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 70.00% 0.00%
Other 33 81.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 850 56.90% 9.50%
Hispanic or Latino 378 65.30% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,417 46.90% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74344 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 74344 is 5,489, with median earnings of $32,760.00.

Women in 74344 are earning approximately 73.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,489 $32,760.00
Male 2,722 $38,946.00
Female 2,767 $28,600.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74344 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 579 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 284 $60,962.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $34,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 90 $64,219.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 122 $30,000.00
Legal 88 $87,628.00
Educational and Library 417 $27,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $37,955.00
Healthcare Practitioners 328 $55,703.00
Healthcare Support 305 $28,212.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $24,167.00
Law Enforcement 57 $53,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 285 $13,484.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 287 $16,850.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $13,938.00
Sales 491 $28,060.00
Office and Administrative Support 653 $26,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $52,632.00
Construction and Extraction 400 $34,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 175 $43,631.00
Production 373 $28,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 170 $40,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74344 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 74344.

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 412 $66,204.00 167 $41,991.00
Business and Financial 116 $88,125.00 168 $58,446.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $33,583.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 86 $64,375.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $28,068.00 58 $36,842.00
Legal 44 $0.00 44 $41,364.00
Educational and Library 25 $19,896.00 392 $32,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $62,228.00 245 $52,083.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 279 $27,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $23,889.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $54,667.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $13,583.00 173 $13,309.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $15,707.00 164 $18,542.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 62 $13,938.00
Sales 261 $51,250.00 230 $20,093.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $15,000.00 559 $28,209.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $52,632.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 400 $34,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 175 $43,631.00 0 $0.00
Production 282 $29,219.00 91 $14,861.00
Transportation and Material Moving 134 $46,000.00 36 $20,278.00

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 6,283 households in 74344, with an average household size of 2.28 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 3,970 families living in the 74344 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 74344:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,003 268 699 2,313
Average Household Size 2.83 2.68 3.29 1.21
Total Families 3,003 268 699 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.51 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 3,970 families living in 74344, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74344:

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 8,427 housing units in 74344.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,283 74.56%
Vacant 2,144 25.44%

17.34% of the total 8,427 housing units in 74344 are rental units. This is approximately 1,461 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,620 are occupied by the owner - or 54.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74344 is $812.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74344 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
    202
  • Less than $500
    242
  • $500 to $999
    894
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    267
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    37
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 74344 is $166,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74344 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    565
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    878
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    473
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    947
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    653
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    606
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    451
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74344. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74344 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    225
  • 1940 to 1949
    217
  • 1950 to 1959
    289
  • 1960 to 1969
    596
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,762
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,579
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,767
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,403
  • 2010 to 2013
    587
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 74344 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    234
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,043
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,549
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,457

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74344 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74344 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74344.

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
    208
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    739
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,035
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    792
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    489
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    204
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    541
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    91
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    293
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    346
  • 90 or more minutes
    234

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74344 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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