74451 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74451, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74451 is a zip code in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, which covers East Cherokee CCD and South Cherokee, with a total population of 3,733 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 74451 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74451.

The estimated population of people living in 74451 is 3,733, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74451 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,733
 -9.52% -13.93%
2020
4,126
 -3.03% -
2019
4,255
 -6.34% -
2018
4,543
+4.75%
-
2017
4,337
 - -

Population of 74451 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74451 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
52%
63.6%
 -18.24%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
24.4%
28.2%
 -13.48%
Hispanic
0.5%
2%
 -75.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
22.6%
6%
 +276.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74451 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 74451 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74451 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74451 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 +0.49% 43.6 +10.94% 38.5 -11.29%
2020 40.5 -2.17% 39.3 -9.66% 43.4 +7.16%
2019 41.4 +2.22% 43.5 -1.36% 40.5 +14.41%
2018 40.5 0% 44.1 -4.96% 35.4 +0.28%
2017 40.5 - 46.4 - 35.3 -

The median age of the 74451 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 74451 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 9 278 -16.09% 316 3.27% 222 283
10 to 19 166 +30.27% 514 -45.88% 191 309
20 to 29 114 +64.49% 307 +8.04% 199 325
30 to 39 223 -11.29% 211 -63.23% 192 105
40 to 49 196 -4.65% 338 -90.84% 175 110
50 to 59 262 -48.47% 353 -17.98% 156 284
60 to 69 329 +14.17% 228 +35.26% 359 316
70+ 196 +41.83% 306 -24.54% 280 227

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74451 zip code is $54,516.00.

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 74451.

  • Under 25
    $58,275.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,150.00
  • 45 to 64
    $36,823.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,236.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74451 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 74451, 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 74451 is currently $65,335.00.

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.

1.64% of households in 74451 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 74451 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    30.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74451 is $27,872.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74451 by the total population of 74451.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74451 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74451 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
    21.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74451 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74451 zip over the age of 16 is 2,890.

Of those people, a total of 52.60% 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 74451 is 50.50%.

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 74451 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 162 64.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 242 88.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 282 82.30% 26.70%
30 to 34 years 121 84.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 375 91.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 255 60.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 271 46.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 265 54.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 610 16.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 307 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74451. 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 1,794 45.00% 3.50%
Black or African American 3 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 686 59.60% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 69.20% 0.00%
Other 8 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 386 76.40% 11.50%
Hispanic or Latino 16 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,786 45.20% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74451 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 74451 is 1,459, with median earnings of $35,446.00.

Women in 74451 are earning approximately 146.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,459 $35,446.00
Male 800 $27,931.00
Female 659 $41,033.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74451 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 202 $71,286.00
Business and Financial 34 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $56,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 92 $41,964.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 74 $50,132.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $58,325.00
Healthcare Support 68 $10,776.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 116 $21,641.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $21,154.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00
Sales 113 $16,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $17,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 87 $52,841.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $53,333.00
Production 106 $73,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74451 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 74451.

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 97 $71,761.00 105 $70,481.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 34 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $56,667.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 66 $24,667.00 26 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 57 $51,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 109 $58,075.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 68 $10,776.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $7,353.00 44 $40,536.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $21,917.00 42 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 35 $0.00 78 $21,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 81 $17,109.00 61 $7,321.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $38,889.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $53,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $73,125.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00 0 $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 1,588 households in 74451, with an average household size of 2.34 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 1,157 families living in the 74451 zip code with an average family size of 2.65 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 74451:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 846 112 199 431
Average Household Size 2.78 3.64 2.06 1.29
Total Families 846 112 199 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.79 2.06 0

Poverty

Of the 1,157 families living in 74451, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74451:

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 2,544 housing units in 74451.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,588 62.42%
Vacant 956 37.58%

7.67% of the total 2,544 housing units in 74451 are rental units. This is approximately 195 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,372 are occupied by the owner - or 53.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74451 is $739.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74451 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    144
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    51
  • $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 74451 is $136,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74451 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    176
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    347
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    218
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    207
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    305
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    102
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74451. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74451 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    45
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    69
  • 1960 to 1969
    273
  • 1970 to 1979
    372
  • 1980 to 1989
    378
  • 1990 to 1999
    425
  • 2000 to 2009
    638
  • 2010 to 2013
    213
  • 2014 or later
    95

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 74451 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    52
  • 1 vehicle available
    443
  • 2 vehicles available
    701
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    392

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74451 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74451 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74451.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    104
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    138
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    226
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    208
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    107
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    136
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    86
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    143
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    117
  • 90 or more minutes
    60

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74451 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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