97026 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97026, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97026 is a zip code in Marion County, Oregon, which covers St. Paul CCD, Salem CCD, and Woodburn, with a total population of 3,620 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 97026 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97026.

The estimated population of people living in 97026 is 3,620, with a median age of 34.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97026 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,620
 -7.79% -21.24%
2020
3,926
 -12.13% -
2019
4,468
 -1.33% -
2018
4,528
 -1.48% -
2017
4,596
 - -

Population of 97026 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97026 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
32.9%
48%
 -31.46%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
64.5%
49.1%
 +31.36%
Asian
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.5%
 +26.67%
Other
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97026 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 97026 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97026 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97026 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.4 0% 34.2 -4.74% 34.8 +7.74%
2020 34.4 +15.05% 35.9 +16.94% 32.3 +12.15%
2019 29.9 -2.61% 30.7 -2.54% 28.8 -2.7%
2018 30.7 -4.06% 31.5 +4.3% 29.6 -9.48%
2017 32 - 30.2 - 32.7 -

The median age of the 97026 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 97026 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 9 426 -33.89% 334 -35.18% 296 214
10 to 19 484 -17.48% 369 0.47% 396 357
20 to 29 335 -31.28% 265 -35.64% 220 174
30 to 39 321 -18.37% 297 -17.45% 256 237
40 to 49 383 -25.74% 250 -4.23% 271 237
50 to 59 202 +22.29% 258 -33.62% 239 168
60 to 69 213 52.1% 162 +27.26% 194 203
70+ 137 -30.03% 160 -85.29% 98 60

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97026 zip code is $81,298.00.

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 97026.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,452.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,950.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97026 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 97026, 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 97026 is currently $105,383.00.

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.

8.88% of households in 97026 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 97026 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97026 is $30,196.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97026 by the total population of 97026.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97026 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97026 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
    3.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97026 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97026 zip over the age of 16 is 2,679.

Of those people, a total of 72.50% 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 97026 is 68.00%.

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 97026 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 322 59.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 185 62.70% 33.60%
25 to 29 years 209 83.70% 16.60%
30 to 34 years 202 68.80% 8.60%
35 to 44 years 562 93.80% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 495 93.90% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 149 89.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 218 59.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 247 27.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 90 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 97026. 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 1,741 72.00% 6.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 43 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 20 85.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 642 64.60% 5.30%
Two or more races 233 91.40% 6.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,704 78.30% 6.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 927 60.70% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97026 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 97026 is 1,821, with median earnings of $40,015.00.

Women in 97026 are earning approximately 70.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,821 $40,015.00
Male 1,028 $44,000.00
Female 793 $30,839.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97026 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 149 $56,563.00
Business and Financial 80 $78,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $78,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $46,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $31,136.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $30,972.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $91,696.00
Healthcare Support 83 $32,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $62,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $8,676.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $30,481.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $23,828.00
Sales 95 $47,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 255 $32,148.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 162 $21,458.00
Construction and Extraction 196 $53,036.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $41,944.00
Production 160 $41,019.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $28,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97026 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 97026.

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 102 $58,906.00 47 $17,150.00
Business and Financial 54 $47,083.00 26 $103,846.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 34 $75,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $78,125.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $68,750.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 7 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 38 $30,556.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 57 $91,830.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 83 $32,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $10,729.00 53 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $39,844.00 42 $28,182.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 23 $23,828.00
Sales 60 $55,682.00 35 $7,431.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $28,438.00 169 $40,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 123 $22,344.00 39 $6,250.00
Construction and Extraction 196 $53,036.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $41,944.00 0 $0.00
Production 99 $46,625.00 61 $29,010.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $29,688.00 12 $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 1,013 households in 97026, with an average household size of 3.55 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 814 families living in the 97026 zip code with an average family size of 3.83 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 97026:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 587 120 107 199
Average Household Size 3.96 4.38 4.27 1.47
Total Families 587 120 107 0
Average Household Size 3.93 3.52 3.61 0

Poverty

Of the 814 families living in 97026, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97026:

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 1,046 housing units in 97026.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,013 96.85%
Vacant 33 3.15%

13.29% of the total 1,046 housing units in 97026 are rental units. This is approximately 139 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 863 are occupied by the owner - or 82.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97026 is $1,302.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97026 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    28
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    97
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $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 97026 is $285,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97026 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    42
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    127
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    300
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    237
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97026. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97026 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    76
  • 1940 to 1949
    85
  • 1950 to 1959
    64
  • 1960 to 1969
    101
  • 1970 to 1979
    139
  • 1980 to 1989
    56
  • 1990 to 1999
    246
  • 2000 to 2009
    217
  • 2010 to 2013
    62
  • 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 97026 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18
  • 1 vehicle available
    147
  • 2 vehicles available
    409
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    439

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97026 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97026 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97026.

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
    42
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    138
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    200
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    60
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    309
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    106
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    357
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    99
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    257
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    107
  • 90 or more minutes
    47

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 97026 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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