97071 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97071, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97071 is a zip code in Clackamas County and Marion County, Oregon, which covers Yoder CCD, Hubbard CCD, Mount Angel CCD, St. Paul CCD, and Woodburn, with a total population of 31,345 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 97071 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97071.

The estimated population of people living in 97071 is 31,345, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97071 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,345
+1%
+9.08%
2020
31,034
+4.15%
-
2019
29,796
+1.14%
-
2018
29,460
+2.52%
-
2017
28,736
 - -

Population of 97071 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97071 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
41.4%
43.4%
 -4.61%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.2%
 +350.00%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
53%
52.8%
 +0.38%
Asian
1.2%
1.3%
 -7.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.6%
 +68.75%
Other
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97071 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 97071 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97071 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97071 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 +4.08% 38.1 +9.8% 39.2 +2.62%
2020 36.8 +8.88% 34.7 +3.89% 38.2 +10.72%
2019 33.8 +0.3% 33.4 +1.21% 34.5 -0.58%
2018 33.7 +1.81% 33 +1.85% 34.7 +2.66%
2017 33.1 - 32.4 - 33.8 -

The median age of the 97071 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 97071 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 2,406 -20.3% 2,450 +6.07% 1,949 2,595
10 to 19 2,219 +17.79% 2,276 +8.04% 2,637 2,442
20 to 29 2,062 -10.1% 1,870 -13.68% 1,836 1,616
30 to 39 1,611 +17.48% 1,878 -12.81% 1,840 1,648
40 to 49 1,524 +24.66% 1,412 +50.63% 1,902 2,261
50 to 59 1,557 +7.58% 1,759 +9.32% 1,678 1,893
60 to 69 1,364 +23.7% 1,553 +7.87% 1,713 1,663
70+ 1,317 +14.96% 1,478 +41.96% 1,507 2,165

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97071 zip code is $56,000.00.

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 97071.

  • Under 25
    $49,258.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,121.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,925.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,295.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97071 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 97071, 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 97071 is currently $79,768.00.

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.

3.99% of households in 97071 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 97071 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97071 is $26,640.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97071 by the total population of 97071.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97071 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97071 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
    10.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97071 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97071 zip over the age of 16 is 23,514.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 97071 is 57.00%.

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 97071 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,792 28.70% 21.20%
20 to 24 years 1,833 80.40% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 1,619 90.10% 3.40%
30 to 34 years 1,787 81.60% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 3,763 81.40% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 3,755 77.40% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 1,917 81.70% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 1,561 53.40% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 3,048 22.70% 4.80%
75 years and over 2,439 3.80% 18.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97071. 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 15,569 55.00% 5.20%
Black or African American 207 51.20% 46.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 408 71.80% 0.00%
Asian 374 55.60% 0.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 100.00% 0.00%
Other 4,231 68.40% 3.60%
Two or more races 2,723 73.30% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 10,854 71.20% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,309 47.80% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97071 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 97071 is 13,412, with median earnings of $32,522.00.

Women in 97071 are earning approximately 83.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,412 $32,522.00
Male 7,562 $34,098.00
Female 5,850 $28,324.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97071 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 834 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 363 $56,099.00
Computer and Mathematical 166 $55,714.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $61,098.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $26,900.00
Community and Social Service 339 $42,266.00
Legal 51 $79,183.00
Educational and Library 510 $75,365.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 135 $40,442.00
Healthcare Practitioners 308 $62,188.00
Healthcare Support 654 $31,328.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 231 $18,951.00
Law Enforcement 43 $77,981.00
Food Preparation and Serving 541 $22,520.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 750 $20,208.00
Personal Care and Service 241 $21,477.00
Sales 1,218 $25,913.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,539 $36,219.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,086 $17,604.00
Construction and Extraction 1,114 $38,846.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 313 $37,344.00
Production 1,941 $33,904.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $36,136.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97071 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 97071.

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 522 $53,553.00 312 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 118 $55,991.00 245 $57,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 138 $56,714.00 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $61,098.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 123 $38,179.00 216 $57,854.00
Legal 7 $0.00 44 $78,846.00
Educational and Library 131 $75,950.00 379 $64,798.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $41,037.00 39 $22,120.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $36,510.00 229 $87,850.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 636 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 231 $18,951.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $46,000.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 164 $13,393.00 377 $22,999.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 551 $19,756.00 199 $30,299.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 220 $21,818.00
Sales 512 $25,978.00 706 $25,691.00
Office and Administrative Support 553 $38,569.00 986 $32,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 758 $16,736.00 328 $21,197.00
Construction and Extraction 1,084 $40,160.00 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 305 $36,927.00 8 $0.00
Production 1,280 $34,880.00 661 $26,931.00
Transportation and Material Moving 321 $39,297.00 75 $13,554.00

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 10,204 households in 97071, with an average household size of 3.01 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 7,175 families living in the 97071 zip code with an average family size of 3.57 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 97071:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,991 936 1,248 3,029
Average Household Size 3.61 4.24 4.13 1.17
Total Families 4,991 936 1,248 0
Average Household Size 3.58 3.2 3.79 0

Poverty

Of the 7,175 families living in 97071, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97071:

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 10,495 housing units in 97071.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,204 97.23%
Vacant 291 2.77%

34.44% of the total 10,495 housing units in 97071 are rental units. This is approximately 3,615 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,547 are occupied by the owner - or 62.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97071 is $1,127.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97071 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
    42
  • Less than $500
    188
  • $500 to $999
    863
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,186
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    145
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    128
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    66
  • $3,000 or more
    39

Property Value

The median value of a property in 97071 is $250,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97071 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    662
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    109
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    438
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    855
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,059
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,809
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    513
  • $1,000,000 or more
    102

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97071. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97071 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    715
  • 1940 to 1949
    113
  • 1950 to 1959
    952
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,145
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,401
  • 1980 to 1989
    864
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,507
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,115
  • 2010 to 2013
    683
  • 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 97071 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    614
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,869
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,039
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,682

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97071 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97071 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97071.

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
    319
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,732
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,568
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,016
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    903
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,540
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    485
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    866
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,044
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    933
  • 90 or more minutes
    75

Summary

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