97351 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97351, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97351 is a zip code in Polk County, Oregon, which covers Dallas CCD, Monmouth-Independence CCD, and Salem, with a total population of 10,760 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 97351 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97351.

The estimated population of people living in 97351 is 10,760, with a median age of 30.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97351 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,760
 -6.85% +2.84%
2020
11,551
+3.6%
-
2019
11,150
+5.34%
-
2018
10,585
+1.17%
-
2017
10,463
 - -

Population of 97351 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97351 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
53.7%
64.1%
 -16.22%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
41.4%
32.5%
 +27.38%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
2.6%
 +57.69%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97351 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 97351 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97351 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97351 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.9 +9.19% 30.4 +7.04% 31.3 +10.99%
2020 28.3 -3.08% 28.4 +5.19% 28.2 -5.37%
2019 29.2 -0.34% 27 +0.75% 29.8 -3.87%
2018 29.3 0% 26.8 -10.37% 31 +7.64%
2017 29.3 - 29.9 - 28.8 -

The median age of the 97351 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 97351 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 9 703 +4.19% 1,149 -21.26% 708 913
10 to 19 880 -7.8% 616 +32.1% 786 806
20 to 29 885 +46.8% 1,150 -45.72% 1,356 686
30 to 39 899 +1.68% 579 +41.76% 907 856
40 to 49 451 +30.12% 647 -46.19% 598 368
50 to 59 397 +16.98% 515 +35.61% 459 693
60 to 69 387 +44.97% 541 -18.65% 571 425
70+ 316 +22.65% 348 -22.57% 372 256

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97351 zip code is $66,962.00.

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 97351.

  • Under 25
    $47,308.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,766.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,639.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,411.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97351 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 97351, 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 97351 is currently $74,467.00.

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.

2.40% of households in 97351 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 97351 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97351 is $25,582.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97351 by the total population of 97351.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97351 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97351 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
    10.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97351 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97351 zip over the age of 16 is 8,195.

Of those people, a total of 72.40% 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 97351 is 69.20%.

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 97351 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 648 41.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,304 98.60% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 738 77.20% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 715 90.20% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 1,436 85.10% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 1,124 91.80% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 606 73.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 701 48.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 554 19.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 369 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97351. 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 6,134 71.60% 5.00%
Black or African American 51 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 159 65.40% 0.00%
Asian 14 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,228 76.90% 4.00%
Two or more races 609 70.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,041 74.40% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,794 70.00% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97351 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 97351 is 5,674, with median earnings of $34,279.00.

Women in 97351 are earning approximately 98.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,674 $34,279.00
Male 3,536 $34,342.00
Female 2,138 $33,846.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97351 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 352 $82,889.00
Business and Financial 257 $61,138.00
Computer and Mathematical 75 $74,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $38,229.00
Legal 44 $38,846.00
Educational and Library 279 $37,449.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $48,603.00
Healthcare Practitioners 235 $42,264.00
Healthcare Support 634 $22,747.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 136 $26,500.00
Law Enforcement 77 $45,298.00
Food Preparation and Serving 214 $13,145.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 267 $41,838.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $32,656.00
Sales 567 $36,954.00
Office and Administrative Support 708 $16,975.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 413 $29,343.00
Construction and Extraction 325 $51,475.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 244 $40,543.00
Production 224 $33,449.00
Transportation and Material Moving 190 $36,310.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97351 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 97351.

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 208 $86,786.00 144 $40,565.00
Business and Financial 145 $61,924.00 112 $51,525.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $59,464.00 36 $74,643.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 47 $37,604.00
Legal 16 $0.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 67 $73,487.00 212 $36,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 61 $47,757.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 211 $41,453.00
Healthcare Support 308 $22,885.00 326 $22,692.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 86 $33,889.00 50 $0.00
Law Enforcement 77 $45,298.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 88 $14,412.00 126 $12,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 253 $42,623.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 39 $32,969.00
Sales 374 $47,750.00 193 $35,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 368 $16,584.00 340 $30,395.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 360 $29,551.00 53 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 325 $51,475.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 244 $40,543.00 0 $0.00
Production 200 $33,733.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 127 $43,237.00 63 $35,625.00

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 3,336 households in 97351, with an average household size of 3.2 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 2,287 families living in the 97351 zip code with an average family size of 3.8 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 97351:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,620 210 457 1,049
Average Household Size 3.88 4.59 3.96 1.55
Total Families 1,620 210 457 0
Average Household Size 3.85 4.18 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 2,287 families living in 97351, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97351:

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 3,520 housing units in 97351.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,336 94.77%
Vacant 184 5.23%

35.00% of the total 3,520 housing units in 97351 are rental units. This is approximately 1,232 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,052 are occupied by the owner - or 58.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97351 is $1,322.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97351 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
    52
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    239
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    609
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    344
  • $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 97351 is $266,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97351 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    248
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    58
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    107
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    249
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    674
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    582
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    124
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97351. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97351 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    231
  • 1940 to 1949
    88
  • 1950 to 1959
    80
  • 1960 to 1969
    380
  • 1970 to 1979
    715
  • 1980 to 1989
    145
  • 1990 to 1999
    607
  • 2000 to 2009
    723
  • 2010 to 2013
    551
  • 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 97351 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    87
  • 1 vehicle available
    848
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,320
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,081

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97351 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97351 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97351.

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
    257
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    391
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    416
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    496
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    575
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    597
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,170
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    304
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    76
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    265
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    251
  • 90 or more minutes
    183

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 97351 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 97351

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 97351 compare to other zip codes in Oregon, check out the list of all Oregon zip codes below: