74804 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74804, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74804 is a zip code in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, which covers Shawnee, with a total population of 21,560 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 74804 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74804.

The estimated population of people living in 74804 is 21,560, with a median age of 35.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74804 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,560
 -0.07% +3.01%
2020
21,576
+5.7%
-
2019
20,413
 -2.18% -
2018
20,867
 -0.3% -
2017
20,930
 - -

Population of 74804 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74804 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
70.9%
73%
 -2.88%
Black/African American
3.3%
3%
 +10.00%
Native
12.2%
12.1%
 +0.83%
Hispanic
5.7%
5.3%
 +7.55%
Asian
1%
1.2%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.7%
5.4%
 +24.07%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74804 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 74804 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74804 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74804 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.3 0% 34.8 +1.46% 35.9 -1.1%
2020 35.3 -1.94% 34.3 -1.44% 36.3 -2.68%
2019 36 -0.55% 34.8 +0.58% 37.3 -0.53%
2018 36.2 +0.28% 34.6 +0.87% 37.5 +0.81%
2017 36.1 - 34.3 - 37.2 -

The median age of the 74804 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 74804 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 1,544 -2.9% 1,197 +9.04% 1,494 1,280
10 to 19 1,438 -3.22% 1,699 +6.07% 1,391 1,795
20 to 29 1,441 +8.03% 1,704 +4.27% 1,548 1,772
30 to 39 1,148 +20.83% 1,213 +17.1% 1,399 1,403
40 to 49 1,091 +7.63% 1,254 -2.86% 1,173 1,218
50 to 59 1,287 -18.1% 1,368 -5.98% 1,066 1,284
60 to 69 989 +10.21% 1,022 +9.19% 1,087 1,116
70+ 942 0.28% 1,593 +1.25% 931 1,603

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74804 zip code is $54,939.00.

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 74804.

  • Under 25
    $31,806.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,319.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,214.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,766.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74804 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 74804, 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 74804 is currently $72,770.00.

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.

3.28% of households in 74804 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 74804 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74804 is $27,600.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74804 by the total population of 74804.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74804 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74804 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
    13.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74804 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74804 zip over the age of 16 is 17,241.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% 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 74804 is 54.70%.

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 74804 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,641 38.50% 19.30%
20 to 24 years 1,962 64.20% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 1,358 79.30% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 1,378 82.60% 3.80%
35 to 44 years 2,598 83.50% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 2,255 80.70% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 1,312 61.00% 10.00%
60 to 64 years 1,302 45.50% 11.80%
65 to 74 years 1,858 23.10% 3.30%
75 years and over 1,577 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74804. 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 13,057 57.50% 5.50%
Black or African American 591 57.20% 27.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,159 59.10% 6.90%
Asian 222 50.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 100.00% 0.00%
Other 115 61.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,087 70.20% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino 942 68.40% 1.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,587 57.00% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74804 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 74804 is 9,432, with median earnings of $37,370.00.

Women in 74804 are earning approximately 63.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,432 $37,370.00
Male 4,801 $45,868.00
Female 4,631 $28,884.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74804 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 1,042 $57,848.00
Business and Financial 399 $42,128.00
Computer and Mathematical 152 $59,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 222 $77,292.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $66,786.00
Community and Social Service 366 $45,613.00
Legal 36 $81,071.00
Educational and Library 690 $36,604.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 138 $24,327.00
Healthcare Practitioners 677 $55,343.00
Healthcare Support 185 $24,267.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $26,250.00
Law Enforcement 71 $30,341.00
Food Preparation and Serving 550 $8,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 349 $15,724.00
Personal Care and Service 338 $12,097.00
Sales 1,064 $27,452.00
Office and Administrative Support 933 $28,229.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 466 $43,214.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 392 $53,077.00
Production 540 $44,948.00
Transportation and Material Moving 358 $37,391.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74804 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 74804.

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 646 $59,693.00 396 $51,200.00
Business and Financial 121 $53,417.00 278 $41,514.00
Computer and Mathematical 100 $68,500.00 52 $36,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 208 $77,647.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $88,438.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 167 $51,083.00 199 $45,128.00
Legal 23 $82,321.00 13 $61,042.00
Educational and Library 211 $39,938.00 479 $35,448.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $24,712.00 62 $16,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 118 $93,382.00 559 $54,728.00
Healthcare Support 18 $12,083.00 167 $24,353.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $27,031.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $30,227.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 264 $11,377.00 286 $6,087.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $21,371.00 169 $11,761.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $12,250.00 278 $11,818.00
Sales 560 $39,545.00 504 $21,736.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $32,067.00 820 $26,888.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 448 $43,750.00 18 $2,499.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 358 $52,628.00 34 $57,188.00
Production 442 $49,231.00 98 $27,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 272 $45,346.00 86 $25,938.00

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 7,783 households in 74804, with an average household size of 2.58 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 5,367 families living in the 74804 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 74804:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,084 388 895 2,416
Average Household Size 3.29 3.24 2.97 1.13
Total Families 4,084 388 895 0
Average Household Size 3.26 2.79 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 5,367 families living in 74804, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74804:

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 8,604 housing units in 74804.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,783 90.46%
Vacant 821 9.54%

25.83% of the total 8,604 housing units in 74804 are rental units. This is approximately 2,222 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,442 are occupied by the owner - or 63.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74804 is $816.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74804 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    317
  • $500 to $999
    1,314
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    523
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    50
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    9
  • $3,000 or more
    9

Property Value

The median value of a property in 74804 is $163,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74804 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    261
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    802
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,321
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,245
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,235
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    461
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    117
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74804. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74804 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    451
  • 1940 to 1949
    227
  • 1950 to 1959
    670
  • 1960 to 1969
    836
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,917
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,101
  • 1990 to 1999
    937
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,500
  • 2010 to 2013
    965
  • 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 74804 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    359
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,387
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,128
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,909

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74804 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74804 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74804.

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
    374
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,044
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,839
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,488
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    658
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    245
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    431
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    213
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    352
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    878
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    288
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

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