97523 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97523, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97523 is a zip code in Josephine County, Oregon, which covers Cave Junction, with a total population of 6,443 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 97523 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97523.

The estimated population of people living in 97523 is 6,443, with a median age of 48.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97523 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,443
+9.48%
-3.45%
2020
5,885
+7.29%
-
2019
5,485
 -1.81% -
2018
5,586
 -16.29% -
2017
6,673
 - -

Population of 97523 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97523 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
86.9%
94.2%
 -7.75%
Black/African American
1.9%
0.4%
 +375.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
4.4%
 +50.00%
Asian
1.1%
0.1%
 +1,000.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
0.9%
 +277.78%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97523 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 97523 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97523 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97523 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48 -8.22% 43.4 -11.07% 50.3 -9.04%
2020 52.3 -1.51% 48.8 -8.1% 55.3 +3.95%
2019 53.1 -2.75% 53.1 -0.93% 53.2 -4.49%
2018 54.6 +2.44% 53.6 +1.32% 55.7 +3.72%
2017 53.3 - 52.9 - 53.7 -

The median age of the 97523 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 97523 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 9 326 +105.79% 391 -19.75% 588 263
10 to 19 305 -2.95% 267 +22.4% 293 295
20 to 29 160 +73.12% 160 +57.52% 262 217
30 to 39 323 27.45% 281 +66.97% 310 446
40 to 49 380 +26.27% 407 3.8% 421 404
50 to 59 642 -67.64% 689 -74.92% 284 297
60 to 69 604 -43.06% 664 -24.78% 379 495
70+ 526 +20.31% 548 +50.1% 632 857

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97523 zip code is $38,263.00.

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 97523.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,214.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,884.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97523 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 97523, 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 97523 is currently $57,229.00.

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.

2.39% of households in 97523 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 97523 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97523 is $23,821.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97523 by the total population of 97523.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97523 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97523 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
    4.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97523 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97523 zip over the age of 16 is 5,201.

Of those people, a total of 44.60% 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 97523 is 39.10%.

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 97523 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 197 23.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 201 74.60% 54.00%
25 to 29 years 278 91.70% 13.70%
30 to 34 years 371 70.40% 22.20%
35 to 44 years 776 76.50% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 754 60.20% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 261 85.10% 20.30%
60 to 64 years 351 33.00% 19.80%
65 to 74 years 1,427 13.90% 3.00%
75 years and over 585 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97523. 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 4,948 43.90% 12.30%
Black or African American 72 56.90% 43.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 38 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 33 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 100 34.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 316 50.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,731 43.20% 13.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97523 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 97523 is 2,033, with median earnings of $29,484.00.

Women in 97523 are earning approximately 33.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,033 $29,484.00
Male 1,086 $41,500.00
Female 947 $13,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97523 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 124 $85,000.00
Business and Financial 77 $10,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $17,083.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 35 $20,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $28,886.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $63,684.00
Healthcare Support 265 $31,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 195 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $5,694.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00
Sales 134 $18,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 187 $54,196.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $43,676.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $64,740.00
Production 202 $16,232.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $41,403.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97523 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 97523.

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 124 $85,000.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 22 $0.00 55 $6,780.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 22 $17,083.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 35 $20,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $0.00 111 $90,108.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 66 $63,684.00
Healthcare Support 67 $40,174.00 198 $13,696.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $0.00 162 $10,551.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $6,528.00 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Sales 47 $19,479.00 87 $14,236.00
Office and Administrative Support 120 $63,315.00 67 $8,456.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $43,676.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $64,740.00 0 $0.00
Production 107 $15,853.00 95 $16,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $41,403.00 0 $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 2,923 households in 97523, with an average household size of 2.2 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 1,500 families living in the 97523 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 97523:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,191 45 264 1,423
Average Household Size 2.76 3.16 4.7 1.24
Total Families 1,191 45 264 0
Average Household Size 2.7 2.8 4.52 0

Poverty

Of the 1,500 families living in 97523, 16.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97523:

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 3,345 housing units in 97523.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,923 87.38%
Vacant 422 12.62%

17.55% of the total 3,345 housing units in 97523 are rental units. This is approximately 587 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,196 are occupied by the owner - or 65.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97523 is $926.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97523 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
    140
  • Less than $500
    134
  • $500 to $999
    196
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    179
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    78
  • $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 97523 is $262,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97523 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    253
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    83
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    130
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    729
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    278
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    400
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97523. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97523 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    103
  • 1940 to 1949
    90
  • 1950 to 1959
    188
  • 1960 to 1969
    141
  • 1970 to 1979
    882
  • 1980 to 1989
    371
  • 1990 to 1999
    464
  • 2000 to 2009
    687
  • 2010 to 2013
    419
  • 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 97523 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    916
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,233
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    675

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97523 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97523 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97523.

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
    87
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    135
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    348
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    258
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    154
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    18
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    99
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    81
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    173
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    295
  • 90 or more minutes
    35

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 97523 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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