74868 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74868, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74868 is a zip code in Seminole County, Oklahoma, which covers Seminole North CCD, Seminole South CCD, and Wewoka, with a total population of 12,421 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 74868 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74868.

The estimated population of people living in 74868 is 12,421, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74868 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,421
 -3.93% -9.34%
2020
12,929
 -1.55% -
2019
13,133
 -2.31% -
2018
13,443
 -1.88% -
2017
13,700
 - -

Population of 74868 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74868 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
66.3%
69.1%
 -4.05%
Black/African American
3.1%
3.1%
 0.00%
Native
19%
16.6%
 +14.46%
Hispanic
5.5%
5.9%
 -6.78%
Asian
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
4.8%
 +18.75%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74868 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 74868 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74868 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74868 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +1.84% 37.1 +2.77% 39.4 +0.77%
2020 38 -0.26% 36.1 -0.82% 39.1 0%
2019 38.1 0% 36.4 +0.28% 39.1 -1.51%
2018 38.1 +2.97% 36.3 +1.4% 39.7 +1.28%
2017 37 - 35.8 - 39.2 -

The median age of the 74868 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 74868 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 9 975 -23.51% 836 +2.55% 765 855
10 to 19 1,117 -25.16% 1,157 -16.31% 861 975
20 to 29 810 +1.86% 813 -11.87% 822 718
30 to 39 868 -24.3% 755 +1.81% 670 764
40 to 49 715 -3.08% 887 -19.65% 691 723
50 to 59 802 -3.23% 845 +8.44% 774 910
60 to 69 794 -7.37% 919 -27.25% 734 690
70+ 649 -3.8% 758 +11.62% 622 847

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74868 zip code is $39,643.00.

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 74868.

  • Under 25
    $29,167.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,044.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,152.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74868 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 74868, 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 74868 is currently $53,315.00.

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.

1.26% of households in 74868 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 74868 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74868 is $20,936.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74868 by the total population of 74868.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74868 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74868 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
    7.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74868 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74868 zip over the age of 16 is 9,705.

Of those people, a total of 53.00% 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 74868 is 47.70%.

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 74868 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 740 41.60% 25.00%
20 to 24 years 735 72.90% 17.20%
25 to 29 years 805 76.50% 11.40%
30 to 34 years 755 72.30% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 1,405 74.80% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 1,395 65.00% 9.50%
55 to 59 years 977 52.70% 7.40%
60 to 64 years 814 34.30% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 1,119 26.30% 11.20%
75 years and over 960 9.40% 1.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74868. 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 7,130 51.30% 9.00%
Black or African American 300 63.70% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,741 55.40% 12.30%
Asian 40 40.00% 25.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.00% 0.00%
Other 30 66.70% 50.00%
Two or more races 462 63.00% 15.10%
Hispanic or Latino 436 68.30% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,822 50.60% 9.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74868 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 74868 is 4,630, with median earnings of $28,590.00.

Women in 74868 are earning approximately 76.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,630 $28,590.00
Male 2,457 $31,966.00
Female 2,173 $24,488.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74868 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 298 $63,824.00
Business and Financial 94 $44,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $81,389.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $76,154.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 118 $33,125.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 231 $36,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $8,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 193 $47,344.00
Healthcare Support 111 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $29,821.00
Law Enforcement 111 $32,014.00
Food Preparation and Serving 426 $14,706.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 209 $17,139.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $21,000.00
Sales 444 $21,814.00
Office and Administrative Support 479 $26,377.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $16,719.00
Construction and Extraction 383 $32,409.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 342 $27,813.00
Production 429 $34,213.00
Transportation and Material Moving 198 $39,891.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74868 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 74868.

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 181 $64,877.00 117 $42,788.00
Business and Financial 23 $37,375.00 71 $56,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $90,625.00 16 $81,111.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $76,154.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $29,063.00 89 $33,984.00
Legal 8 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $41,838.00 202 $33,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 35 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 181 $48,125.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 105 $29,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $30,125.00 15 $24,464.00
Law Enforcement 104 $32,500.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 194 $25,486.00 232 $12,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $18,750.00 88 $16,929.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $25,724.00 79 $18,542.00
Sales 150 $24,250.00 294 $20,441.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $27,115.00 393 $26,014.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $17,321.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 353 $33,516.00 30 $11,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 338 $28,438.00 4 $0.00
Production 298 $37,763.00 131 $17,350.00
Transportation and Material Moving 195 $40,114.00 3 $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 4,380 households in 74868, with an average household size of 2.76 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 3,111 families living in the 74868 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 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 74868:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,088 333 690 1,269
Average Household Size 3.31 3.59 3.58 1.2
Total Families 2,088 333 690 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.44 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 3,111 families living in 74868, 17.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74868:

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 5,221 housing units in 74868.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,380 83.89%
Vacant 841 16.11%

22.75% of the total 5,221 housing units in 74868 are rental units. This is approximately 1,188 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,968 are occupied by the owner - or 56.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74868 is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74868 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
    224
  • Less than $500
    284
  • $500 to $999
    770
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    107
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    18

Property Value

The median value of a property in 74868 is $77,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74868 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,003
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    728
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    390
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    364
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    273
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    156
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74868. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74868 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    641
  • 1940 to 1949
    559
  • 1950 to 1959
    405
  • 1960 to 1969
    523
  • 1970 to 1979
    983
  • 1980 to 1989
    772
  • 1990 to 1999
    517
  • 2000 to 2009
    544
  • 2010 to 2013
    273
  • 2014 or later
    4

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 74868 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    304
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,603
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,381
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,092

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74868 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74868 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74868.

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
    323
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,100
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    672
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    377
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    442
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    208
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    475
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    145
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    147
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    115
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    336
  • 90 or more minutes
    94

Summary

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