74441 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74441, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74441 is a zip code in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, which covers Hulbert CCD, North Cherokee CCD, and Tahlequah, with a total population of 5,783 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 74441 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74441.

The estimated population of people living in 74441 is 5,783, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74441 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,783
+0.5%
+0.68%
2020
5,754
 -5.97% -
2019
6,119
+4.51%
-
2018
5,855
+1.93%
-
2017
5,744
 - -

Population of 74441 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74441 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
51.7%
47.8%
 +8.16%
Black/African American
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%
Native
35.5%
35.4%
 +0.28%
Hispanic
4.6%
4.2%
 +9.52%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.8%
12.1%
 -43.80%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74441 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 74441 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74441 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74441 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 -4.74% 37.1 -1.33% 39.1 -5.78%
2020 40.1 +4.16% 37.6 +6.82% 41.5 -0.72%
2019 38.5 +6.35% 35.2 +1.73% 41.8 +5.82%
2018 36.2 -3.21% 34.6 -5.98% 39.5 +2.86%
2017 37.4 - 36.8 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 74441 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 74441 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 9 358 +32.96% 238 +28.32% 464 309
10 to 19 432 1.06% 471 -0.26% 431 467
20 to 29 427 -25.33% 248 +31.24% 309 326
30 to 39 412 -24.99% 430 -23.46% 318 337
40 to 49 301 +35.67% 331 +4.08% 384 341
50 to 59 446 -5.14% 407 +8.19% 418 432
60 to 69 353 -19.96% 318 -10.06% 285 285
70+ 306 +8.63% 266 +33.66% 326 351

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74441 zip code is $45,750.00.

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 74441.

  • Under 25
    $54,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,860.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,577.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74441 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 74441, 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 74441 is currently $61,795.00.

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.

3.04% of households in 74441 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 74441 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74441 is $22,002.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74441 by the total population of 74441.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74441 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74441 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
    7.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74441 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74441 zip over the age of 16 is 4,412.

Of those people, a total of 51.10% 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 74441 is 46.70%.

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 74441 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 300 22.70% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 175 80.60% 8.50%
25 to 29 years 460 74.80% 6.70%
30 to 34 years 365 77.80% 31.10%
35 to 44 years 587 64.90% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 893 76.90% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 385 39.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 291 32.30% 22.30%
65 to 74 years 574 14.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 382 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74441. 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 2,494 44.50% 8.50%
Black or African American 30 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,525 58.80% 7.80%
Asian 38 15.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 42 90.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 283 61.50% 14.40%
Hispanic or Latino 167 59.90% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,462 44.70% 8.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74441 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 74441 is 2,062, with median earnings of $32,436.00.

Women in 74441 are earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,062 $32,436.00
Male 1,006 $40,612.00
Female 1,056 $27,917.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74441 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 167 $31,528.00
Business and Financial 67 $43,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $53,690.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $81,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $35,000.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 127 $34,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 183 $44,063.00
Healthcare Support 67 $14,245.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $45,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $20,685.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $15,417.00
Sales 154 $18,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 257 $30,078.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $5,677.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $41,771.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $42,569.00
Production 167 $55,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $40,417.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74441 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 74441.

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 90 $26,563.00 77 $37,031.00
Business and Financial 11 $41,875.00 56 $43,611.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $53,690.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $88,333.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $38,125.00 29 $34,886.00
Legal 4 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $60,000.00 113 $32,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $54,042.00 136 $39,844.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 65 $14,193.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $45,625.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $25,268.00 38 $20,909.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $19,018.00 59 $21,573.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 55 $15,417.00
Sales 38 $53,750.00 116 $13,654.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $34,500.00 217 $27,075.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $2,499.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 149 $45,592.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $42,569.00 0 $0.00
Production 157 $52,375.00 10 $56,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 121 $40,458.00 1 $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 1,878 households in 74441, with an average household size of 3.06 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 1,295 families living in the 74441 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 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 74441:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 902 171 222 583
Average Household Size 3.52 3.1 5.23 1.51
Total Families 902 171 222 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.81 4.73 0

Poverty

Of the 1,295 families living in 74441, 19.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74441:

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 2,319 housing units in 74441.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,878 80.98%
Vacant 441 19.02%

12.38% of the total 2,319 housing units in 74441 are rental units. This is approximately 287 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,505 are occupied by the owner - or 64.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74441 is $778.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74441 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
    86
  • Less than $500
    61
  • $500 to $999
    160
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    43
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    23
  • $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 74441 is $122,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74441 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    378
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    244
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    267
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    266
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    201
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    124
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    25
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74441. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74441 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    111
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    76
  • 1960 to 1969
    240
  • 1970 to 1979
    525
  • 1980 to 1989
    382
  • 1990 to 1999
    269
  • 2000 to 2009
    362
  • 2010 to 2013
    256
  • 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 74441 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    108
  • 1 vehicle available
    479
  • 2 vehicles available
    657
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    634

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74441 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74441 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74441.

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
    15
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    76
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    60
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    129
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    377
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    227
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    290
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    76
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    111
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    189
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    170
  • 90 or more minutes
    126

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74441 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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