74347 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74347, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74347 is a zip code in Adair County, Cherokee County, and Delaware County, Oklahoma, which covers Watts CCD, North Cherokee CCD, Colcord CCD, and Kansas, with a total population of 2,677 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 74347 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74347.

The estimated population of people living in 74347 is 2,677, with a median age of 50.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74347 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,677
+9%
+0.75%
2020
2,456
 -1.33% -
2019
2,489
 -14.96% -
2018
2,927
+10.16%
-
2017
2,657
 - -

Population of 74347 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74347 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
60.6%
52%
 +16.54%
Black/African American
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Native
30%
37.9%
 -20.84%
Hispanic
2.4%
3%
 -20.00%
Asian
1%
0.2%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.6%
6.8%
 -17.65%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74347 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 74347 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74347 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74347 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.9 +2.83% 50 +12.36% 51.5 -1.72%
2020 49.5 +15.93% 44.5 +4.46% 52.4 +22.43%
2019 42.7 +7.56% 42.6 +5.71% 42.8 +9.18%
2018 39.7 -1% 40.3 +0.5% 39.2 -2.49%
2017 40.1 - 40.1 - 40.2 -

The median age of the 74347 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 74347 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 9 136 -56.96% 110 +27.53% 73 140
10 to 19 189 -51.17% 218 +21.16% 96 234
20 to 29 183 -37.27% 209 -69.7% 119 93
30 to 39 115 4.39% 165 +21.44% 107 176
40 to 49 152 6.51% 168 -17.89% 148 130
50 to 59 198 -20.2% 241 +9.36% 159 249
60 to 69 189 2.04% 171 +102.72% 177 341
70+ 90 +96.06% 123 +68.49% 207 228

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74347 zip code is $33,808.00.

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 74347.

  • Under 25
    $48,333.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,399.00
  • 65 and over
    $21,781.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74347 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 74347, 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 74347 is currently $55,008.00.

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.

4.30% of households in 74347 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 74347 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74347 is $22,899.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74347 by the total population of 74347.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74347 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74347 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
    7.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74347 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74347 zip over the age of 16 is 2,279.

Of those people, a total of 45.60% 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 74347 is 42.40%.

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 74347 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 34.50% 4.00%
20 to 24 years 148 82.40% 18.90%
25 to 29 years 64 65.60% 9.50%
30 to 34 years 131 71.00% 8.60%
35 to 44 years 309 69.60% 12.10%
45 to 54 years 371 51.80% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 158 75.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 197 40.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 561 19.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 195 7.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74347. 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 1,429 39.50% 8.00%
Black or African American 8 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 672 54.90% 6.50%
Asian 27 88.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 100.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 138 55.80% 5.20%
Hispanic or Latino 14 85.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,421 39.30% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74347 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 74347 is 967, with median earnings of $33,278.00.

Women in 74347 are earning approximately 88.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 967 $33,278.00
Male 431 $35,729.00
Female 536 $31,607.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74347 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 111 $39,861.00
Business and Financial 15 $81,528.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $31,477.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $48,100.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $25,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $59,000.00
Healthcare Support 26 $20,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $33,854.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $15,179.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $11,250.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $58,750.00
Sales 77 $24,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $23,766.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $27,639.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $35,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $54,375.00
Production 152 $41,827.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $70,192.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74347 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 74347.

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 45 $39,861.00 66 $39,861.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 9 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 15 $31,705.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 38 $48,100.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $35,417.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 22 $59,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 26 $20,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00 29 $9,531.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $0.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Sales 55 $24,375.00 22 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $14,167.00 165 $23,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $35,625.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $54,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 103 $61,442.00 49 $40,924.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $70,385.00 2 $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 1,139 households in 74347, with an average household size of 2.35 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 645 families living in the 74347 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 74347:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 472 14 159 494
Average Household Size 3.08 3.29 3.51 1.25
Total Families 472 14 159 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3 3.36 0

Poverty

Of the 645 families living in 74347, 15.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74347:

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 1,383 housing units in 74347.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,139 82.36%
Vacant 244 17.64%

8.60% of the total 1,383 housing units in 74347 are rental units. This is approximately 119 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,005 are occupied by the owner - or 72.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74347 is $692.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74347 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    109
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $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 74347 is $82,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74347 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    283
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    377
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    122
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    106
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    9
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74347. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74347 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    54
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    57
  • 1960 to 1969
    66
  • 1970 to 1979
    186
  • 1980 to 1989
    277
  • 1990 to 1999
    446
  • 2000 to 2009
    172
  • 2010 to 2013
    105
  • 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 74347 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    15
  • 1 vehicle available
    503
  • 2 vehicles available
    217
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    404

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74347 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74347 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74347.

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
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    86
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    23
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    86
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    100
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    85
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    116
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    104
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74347 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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