74873 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 74873, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

74873 is a zip code in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, which covers Maud CCD and Shawnee, with a total population of 11,448 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 74873 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 74873.

The estimated population of people living in 74873 is 11,448, with a median age of 36.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 74873 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,448
 -1.1% -1.73%
2020
11,575
 -4.87% -
2019
12,167
+2.56%
-
2018
11,863
+1.84%
-
2017
11,649
 - -

Population of 74873 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 74873 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
74.9%
73.3%
 +2.18%
Black/African American
1.3%
3%
 -56.67%
Native
13.3%
16.4%
 -18.90%
Hispanic
4.8%
4%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
2.8%
 +71.43%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 74873 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 74873 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 74873 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 74873 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.7 +2.23% 35.5 +5.65% 38.5 +1.32%
2020 35.9 -2.18% 33.6 -5.62% 38 -2.81%
2019 36.7 -0.27% 35.6 -1.11% 39.1 +3.71%
2018 36.8 -3.92% 36 -4.76% 37.7 -3.58%
2017 38.3 - 37.8 - 39.1 -

The median age of the 74873 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 74873 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 9 746 +2.8% 892 -46.28% 763 534
10 to 19 857 +34.96% 851 +17.51% 1,180 995
20 to 29 626 +20.9% 659 -5.81% 725 615
30 to 39 744 +4.61% 710 -2.97% 774 683
40 to 49 792 0.010000000000002% 674 +6.45% 788 716
50 to 59 671 -7.31% 861 -13.5% 600 734
60 to 69 708 -6.8% 635 +1.08% 661 638
70+ 422 +12.46% 801 -31.35% 472 570

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 74873 zip code is $57,846.00.

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 74873.

  • Under 25
    $24,545.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,977.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,707.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 74873 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 74873, 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 74873 is currently $69,064.00.

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.

2.04% of households in 74873 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 74873 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 74873 is $24,770.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 74873 by the total population of 74873.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 74873 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 74873 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
    5.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 74873 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 74873 zip over the age of 16 is 8,906.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% 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 74873 is 55.60%.

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 74873 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 930 33.10% 12.70%
20 to 24 years 798 77.10% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 542 73.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 532 73.70% 11.90%
35 to 44 years 1,618 75.30% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 1,472 75.70% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 673 64.30% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 655 54.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,070 31.00% 0.30%
75 years and over 616 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 74873. 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 7,237 57.60% 5.50%
Black or African American 87 60.90% 7.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 993 60.50% 1.50%
Asian 69 37.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 159 66.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 361 68.70% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 362 69.90% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,073 57.40% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 74873 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 74873 is 4,952, with median earnings of $33,541.00.

Women in 74873 are earning approximately 59.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,952 $33,541.00
Male 2,668 $43,803.00
Female 2,284 $26,107.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 74873 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 280 $56,500.00
Business and Financial 154 $55,682.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $90,603.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $60,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 54 $54,286.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 296 $36,103.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $41,771.00
Healthcare Practitioners 347 $41,016.00
Healthcare Support 145 $22,014.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $20,924.00
Law Enforcement 101 $48,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 282 $14,844.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 224 $26,532.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $10,476.00
Sales 605 $21,953.00
Office and Administrative Support 594 $26,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 410 $43,988.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 382 $42,102.00
Production 298 $42,143.00
Transportation and Material Moving 139 $45,208.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 74873 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 74873.

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 188 $62,976.00 92 $29,306.00
Business and Financial 25 $115,547.00 129 $55,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $91,422.00 19 $69,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $60,500.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 35 $53,438.00
Legal 1 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $52,107.00 211 $24,931.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $78,472.00 287 $27,490.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 118 $28,235.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 89 $21,250.00 18 $18,750.00
Law Enforcement 81 $39,830.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $11,488.00 201 $15,491.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 164 $26,563.00 60 $26,500.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 80 $10,714.00
Sales 204 $40,409.00 401 $13,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $34,479.00 424 $22,253.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 392 $44,524.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 382 $42,102.00 0 $0.00
Production 218 $48,906.00 80 $22,283.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $60,556.00 19 $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 3,880 households in 74873, with an average household size of 2.92 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 2,755 families living in the 74873 zip code with an average family size of 3.52 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 74873:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,024 99 632 1,125
Average Household Size 3.67 4.73 3.33 1.19
Total Families 2,024 99 632 0
Average Household Size 3.62 4.26 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 2,755 families living in 74873, 14.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 74873:

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 4,489 housing units in 74873.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,880 86.43%
Vacant 609 13.57%

17.82% of the total 4,489 housing units in 74873 are rental units. This is approximately 800 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,965 are occupied by the owner - or 66.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 74873 is $810.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 74873 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
    115
  • Less than $500
    122
  • $500 to $999
    454
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    201
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    23
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 74873 is $106,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 74873 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    440
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    945
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    609
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    454
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    299
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    175
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    25
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 74873. The chart below shows the number of properties in 74873 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    191
  • 1940 to 1949
    283
  • 1950 to 1959
    370
  • 1960 to 1969
    516
  • 1970 to 1979
    982
  • 1980 to 1989
    922
  • 1990 to 1999
    351
  • 2000 to 2009
    421
  • 2010 to 2013
    418
  • 2014 or later
    35

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 74873 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    139
  • 1 vehicle available
    999
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,632
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,110

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 74873 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 74873 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 74873.

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
    137
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    461
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    658
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    843
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    591
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    136
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    398
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    338
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    642
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    182
  • 90 or more minutes
    74

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 74873 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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