74701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74701 is a zip code in Bryan County, Oklahoma, which covers Durant CCD and North Central Bryan, with a total population of 25,934 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 74701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74701.

The estimated population of people living in 74701 is 25,934, with a median age of 33.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,934
 -1.47% +7.02%
2020
26,320
+2.76%
-
2019
25,612
+1.37%
-
2018
25,267
+4.27%
-
2017
24,232
 - -

Population of 74701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74701 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
66.5%
70.5%
 -5.67%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.7%
 +35.29%
Native
14%
14.4%
 -2.78%
Hispanic
7.7%
6.7%
 +14.93%
Asian
0.9%
0.6%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
8.5%
6.1%
 +39.34%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74701 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 74701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.9 -1.74% 32.5 -1.52% 35.1 -3.04%
2020 34.5 +0.58% 33 +1.23% 36.2 +1.12%
2019 34.3 +0.59% 32.6 -0.31% 35.8 +1.7%
2018 34.1 -2.01% 32.7 -0.3% 35.2 -3.83%
2017 34.8 - 32.8 - 36.6 -

The median age of the 74701 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 74701 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 1,757 +5.66% 1,615 +8.1% 1,848 1,743
10 to 19 1,464 +20.77% 1,422 +27.53% 1,789 1,843
20 to 29 2,193 -0.9% 2,125 -3.63% 2,171 2,048
30 to 39 1,562 +27.82% 1,435 +31.08% 2,040 1,925
40 to 49 1,384 -4.64% 1,480 -10.69% 1,313 1,325
50 to 59 1,309 +10.71% 1,459 -0.45% 1,448 1,452
60 to 69 1,205 -15.79% 1,459 -5.09% 1,022 1,379
70+ 915 +9.93% 1,448 +9.66% 1,008 1,580

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74701 zip code is $49,854.00.

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 74701.

  • Under 25
    $27,464.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,297.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,696.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74701 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 74701, 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 74701 is currently $69,590.00.

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.

3.21% of households in 74701 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 74701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74701 is $26,782.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74701 by the total population of 74701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74701 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
    12.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74701 zip over the age of 16 is 20,308.

Of those people, a total of 62.00% 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 74701 is 58.60%.

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 74701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,597 41.30% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 2,128 76.80% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 2,091 81.90% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 2,074 87.80% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 3,077 78.10% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 2,888 77.20% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 1,464 71.00% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,191 44.50% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 2,085 23.00% 10.60%
75 years and over 1,713 4.80% 8.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74701. 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 14,837 58.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 422 62.60% 9.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,647 72.90% 9.10%
Asian 221 63.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 100.00% 0.00%
Other 410 74.40% 13.10%
Two or more races 1,752 71.30% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,302 78.00% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,222 57.80% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74701 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 74701 is 11,906, with median earnings of $32,621.00.

Women in 74701 are earning approximately 78.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,906 $32,621.00
Male 6,276 $36,989.00
Female 5,630 $29,199.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74701 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 1,232 $62,303.00
Business and Financial 440 $56,207.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $57,902.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $43,162.00
Community and Social Service 215 $46,086.00
Legal 94 $43,095.00
Educational and Library 889 $38,825.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $23,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 740 $62,315.00
Healthcare Support 312 $25,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 116 $31,768.00
Law Enforcement 29 $4,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 666 $18,990.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 507 $19,250.00
Personal Care and Service 589 $26,250.00
Sales 1,211 $21,312.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,590 $29,537.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 88 $20,588.00
Construction and Extraction 619 $30,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 519 $33,521.00
Production 878 $37,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 317 $30,688.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74701 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 74701.

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 609 $82,551.00 623 $41,625.00
Business and Financial 225 $63,787.00 215 $44,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $41,797.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $39,940.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $40,962.00 177 $46,612.00
Legal 12 $0.00 82 $43,095.00
Educational and Library 252 $51,190.00 637 $36,993.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 77 $24,018.00 55 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 277 $99,531.00 463 $51,161.00
Healthcare Support 31 $67,721.00 281 $22,422.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $45,054.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $4,917.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 322 $20,878.00 344 $17,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 270 $20,313.00 237 $17,750.00
Personal Care and Service 264 $31,154.00 325 $21,654.00
Sales 680 $25,852.00 531 $13,180.00
Office and Administrative Support 422 $34,167.00 1,168 $27,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $20,956.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 619 $30,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 495 $33,813.00 24 $0.00
Production 651 $43,838.00 227 $21,592.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $31,500.00 13 $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 9,777 households in 74701, with an average household size of 2.57 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 6,365 families living in the 74701 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 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 74701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,258 722 1,385 3,412
Average Household Size 3.24 3.14 3.25 1.35
Total Families 4,258 722 1,385 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.54 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 6,365 families living in 74701, 13.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74701:

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 10,789 housing units in 74701.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,777 90.62%
Vacant 1,012 9.38%

39.30% of the total 10,789 housing units in 74701 are rental units. This is approximately 4,240 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,285 are occupied by the owner - or 48.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74701 is $810.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74701 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
    252
  • Less than $500
    425
  • $500 to $999
    2,724
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    883
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    154
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    14
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 74701 is $147,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    498
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    946
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,237
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    906
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    973
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    491
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    227
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    632
  • 1940 to 1949
    366
  • 1950 to 1959
    831
  • 1960 to 1969
    777
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,958
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,665
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,656
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,695
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,209
  • 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 74701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    562
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,146
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,583
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,486

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74701 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74701.

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
    623
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,465
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,303
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,581
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,210
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    329
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    757
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    73
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    235
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    201
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    238
  • 90 or more minutes
    209

Summary

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