97479 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97479, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97479 is a zip code in Douglas County, Oregon, which covers North Umpqua CCD and Sutherlin, with a total population of 10,174 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 97479 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97479.

The estimated population of people living in 97479 is 10,174, with a median age of 51.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97479 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,174
+3.02%
+7.02%
2020
9,876
+1.71%
-
2019
9,710
+1.68%
-
2018
9,550
+0.45%
-
2017
9,507
 - -

Population of 97479 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97479 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
92.1%
92.1%
 0.00%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.6%
 +83.33%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
3.5%
 -22.86%
Asian
1%
1.2%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2%
 +35.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97479 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 97479 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97479 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97479 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51 +2.2% 50.2 +4.37% 53.4 +5.53%
2020 49.9 -1.19% 48.1 0% 50.6 -3.44%
2019 50.5 +7.68% 48.1 +3.89% 52.4 +10.32%
2018 46.9 +5.87% 46.3 +5.23% 47.5 +6.98%
2017 44.3 - 44 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 97479 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 97479 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 9 727 -41.34% 582 0.58% 438 573
10 to 19 544 +6.23% 626 -53.42% 568 342
20 to 29 478 +43.28% 431 +23.42% 706 528
30 to 39 530 -20.96% 544 +39.37% 420 760
40 to 49 386 -26.76% 403 -22.6% 284 291
50 to 59 727 +3.93% 724 +7.49% 748 772
60 to 69 684 +26.01% 695 +25.19% 876 862
70+ 711 +16.24% 715 +53.89% 828 1,178

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97479 zip code is $46,856.00.

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 97479.

  • Under 25
    $19,766.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,033.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,841.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,417.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97479 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 97479, 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 97479 is currently $60,716.00.

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.

2.56% of households in 97479 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 97479 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97479 is $27,506.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97479 by the total population of 97479.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97479 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97479 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
    6.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97479 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97479 zip over the age of 16 is 8,708.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% 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 97479 is 49.30%.

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 97479 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 455 25.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 550 65.30% 6.70%
25 to 29 years 684 88.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 632 94.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 775 95.90% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 1,096 75.30% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 772 67.90% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 845 50.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,619 14.00% 6.20%
75 years and over 1,280 0.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97479. 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 8,202 48.60% 1.70%
Black or African American 112 91.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 99 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 74 100.00% 32.40%
Two or more races 221 76.50% 14.20%
Hispanic or Latino 273 31.50% 27.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,956 49.30% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97479 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 97479 is 4,295, with median earnings of $31,785.00.

Women in 97479 are earning approximately 61.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,295 $31,785.00
Male 2,094 $38,714.00
Female 2,201 $23,709.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97479 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 195 $55,739.00
Business and Financial 221 $51,979.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $45,208.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 277 $61,328.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $62,738.00
Healthcare Practitioners 196 $59,528.00
Healthcare Support 444 $21,536.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 50 $71,739.00
Food Preparation and Serving 392 $27,661.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $15,240.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 565 $19,022.00
Office and Administrative Support 664 $31,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $11,810.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $67,540.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $44,000.00
Production 315 $36,162.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $52,663.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97479 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 97479.

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 91 $18,523.00 104 $74,048.00
Business and Financial 162 $52,458.00 59 $45,903.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00 38 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 83 $0.00 194 $51,912.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 196 $59,528.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 439 $21,516.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 50 $71,739.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $33,616.00 218 $7,130.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $16,394.00 54 $6,071.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 368 $23,188.00 197 $18,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 137 $42,832.00 527 $30,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $0.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $67,540.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $44,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 221 $40,134.00 94 $18,913.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $53,913.00 23 $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 4,491 households in 97479, with an average household size of 2.25 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 2,659 families living in the 97479 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 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 97479:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,135 195 329 1,832
Average Household Size 2.96 2.7 3.13 1.22
Total Families 2,135 195 329 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.29 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 2,659 families living in 97479, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97479:

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 4,697 housing units in 97479.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,491 95.61%
Vacant 206 4.39%

31.59% of the total 4,697 housing units in 97479 are rental units. This is approximately 1,484 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,870 are occupied by the owner - or 61.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97479 is $918.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97479 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
    137
  • Less than $500
    156
  • $500 to $999
    737
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    230
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    336
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    25
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 97479 is $203,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97479 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    556
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    84
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    309
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    450
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    826
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    594
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    51
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97479. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97479 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    82
  • 1940 to 1949
    379
  • 1950 to 1959
    343
  • 1960 to 1969
    249
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,153
  • 1980 to 1989
    502
  • 1990 to 1999
    831
  • 2000 to 2009
    975
  • 2010 to 2013
    183
  • 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 97479 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    181
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,623
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,378
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,309

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97479 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97479 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97479.

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
    300
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    689
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    453
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    835
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    630
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    429
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    296
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    173
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    51

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 97479 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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