16731 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16731, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16731 is a zip code in McKean County, Pennsylvania, which covers Annin, Ceres, Eldred, Eldred, Keating, and Otto, with a total population of 2,400 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 16731 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16731.

The estimated population of people living in 16731 is 2,400, with a median age of 49.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16731 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,400
+2.48%
-4.88%
2020
2,342
+0.04%
-
2019
2,341
 -3.94% -
2018
2,437
 -3.41% -
2017
2,523
 - -

Population of 16731 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16731 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
98.7%
98.3%
 +0.41%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16731 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 16731 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16731 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16731 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.8 -0.2% 48.8 -1.41% 51.3 +0.39%
2020 49.9 +3.31% 49.5 +2.91% 51.1 +5.36%
2019 48.3 +1.47% 48.1 +2.34% 48.5 -0.21%
2018 47.6 +2.59% 47 +2.4% 48.6 +2.97%
2017 46.4 - 45.9 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 16731 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 16731 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 9 129 -9.97% 134 -15.04% 110 100
10 to 19 164 -27.19% 126 0.82% 120 125
20 to 29 110 +66.95% 130 -14.55% 184 111
30 to 39 144 -32.48% 160 -57.03% 94 83
40 to 49 215 -29.69% 162 -21.14% 155 128
50 to 59 194 -0.88% 206 -3.71% 189 193
60 to 69 151 +34.4% 168 +17.57% 204 197
70+ 148 +29.61% 182 +16.8% 195 212

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16731 zip code is $54,813.00.

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 16731.

  • Under 25
    $49,018.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,090.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,313.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,156.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16731 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 16731, 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 16731 is currently $67,881.00.

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.

1.14% of households in 16731 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 16731 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16731 is $30,431.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16731 by the total population of 16731.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16731 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16731 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
    7.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16731 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16731 zip over the age of 16 is 2,042.

Of those people, a total of 54.40% 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 16731 is 48.80%.

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 16731 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 97 24.70% 50.00%
20 to 24 years 194 68.00% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 101 75.20% 40.80%
30 to 34 years 117 94.00% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 153 73.20% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 445 89.00% 10.40%
55 to 59 years 127 85.80% 10.10%
60 to 64 years 249 42.60% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 315 12.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 244 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16731. 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 2,011 54.20% 9.80%
Black or African American 6 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 4 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 62.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,011 54.20% 9.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16731 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 16731 is 997, with median earnings of $42,617.00.

Women in 16731 are earning approximately 74.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 997 $42,617.00
Male 532 $47,262.00
Female 465 $35,352.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16731 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 48 $73,333.00
Business and Financial 18 $9,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 11 $64,688.00
Educational and Library 72 $24,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $46,838.00
Healthcare Support 32 $27,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $15,893.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $13,333.00
Sales 89 $24,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 109 $47,188.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 85 $41,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $45,972.00
Production 143 $61,161.00
Transportation and Material Moving 80 $50,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16731 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 16731.

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 17 $78,068.00 31 $59,659.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 18 $9,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $66,000.00 60 $15,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $59,750.00 62 $46,176.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 32 $27,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 24 $15,357.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 14 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 8 $13,333.00
Sales 40 $29,167.00 49 $20,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 100 $48,409.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $41,938.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $45,972.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $61,875.00 16 $26,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 80 $50,833.00 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 1,056 households in 16731, with an average household size of 2.27 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 611 families living in the 16731 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 16731:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 501 51 59 445
Average Household Size 3.03 3.9 3.27 1.09
Total Families 501 51 59 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.35 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 611 families living in 16731, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16731:

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 1,254 housing units in 16731.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,056 84.21%
Vacant 198 15.79%

12.76% of the total 1,254 housing units in 16731 are rental units. This is approximately 160 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 836 are occupied by the owner - or 66.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16731 is $592.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16731 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
    60
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    101
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 16731 is $88,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16731 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    166
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    326
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    194
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    51
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    83
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16731. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16731 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    409
  • 1940 to 1949
    106
  • 1950 to 1959
    68
  • 1960 to 1969
    66
  • 1970 to 1979
    243
  • 1980 to 1989
    98
  • 1990 to 1999
    161
  • 2000 to 2009
    86
  • 2010 to 2013
    17
  • 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 16731 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    36
  • 1 vehicle available
    374
  • 2 vehicles available
    403
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    243

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16731 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16731 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16731.

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
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    92
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    63
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    89
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    149
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    91
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    221
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    45
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    45
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    85
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    10
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16731 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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