16946 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16946, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16946 is a zip code in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, which covers Farmington, Jackson, Lawrence, Middlebury, Rutland, Tioga, and Tioga, with a total population of 2,505 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 16946 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16946.

The estimated population of people living in 16946 is 2,505, with a median age of 46.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16946 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,505
+6.41%
+0.72%
2020
2,354
 -1.47% -
2019
2,389
 -3.16% -
2018
2,467
 -0.8% -
2017
2,487
 - -

Population of 16946 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16946 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
97.2%
97.4%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.5%
 +160.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.4%
 -42.86%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16946 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 16946 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16946 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16946 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.4 -0.85% 48.8 +0.41% 41 -10.68%
2020 46.8 +5.41% 48.6 +7.76% 45.9 +13.61%
2019 44.4 +5.46% 45.1 +1.58% 40.4 +6.32%
2018 42.1 -4.32% 44.4 -2.42% 38 -1.81%
2017 44 - 45.5 - 38.7 -

The median age of the 16946 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 16946 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 9 126 -21.61% 117 +12.5% 98 131
10 to 19 167 -26.03% 161 -45.42% 126 94
20 to 29 132 -8.29% 199 -30.44% 114 143
30 to 39 125 +60% 161 +25.93% 203 204
40 to 49 138 +13.83% 124 -20.34% 151 98
50 to 59 209 +11.4% 178 -18.41% 228 145
60 to 69 187 +8.07% 164 +19.6% 202 198
70+ 145 +35.73% 154 +9.31% 202 168

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16946 zip code is $45,729.00.

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 16946.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,489.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,950.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16946 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 16946, 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 16946 is currently $60,727.00.

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.

1.33% of households in 16946 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 16946 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16946 is $26,827.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16946 by the total population of 16946.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16946 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16946 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
    6.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16946 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16946 zip over the age of 16 is 2,116.

Of those people, a total of 54.80% 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 16946 is 49.80%.

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 16946 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 60 43.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 138 84.80% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 119 74.80% 19.10%
30 to 34 years 166 86.10% 23.80%
35 to 44 years 342 75.40% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 298 81.50% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 223 70.90% 8.20%
60 to 64 years 258 34.90% 15.60%
65 to 74 years 302 11.90% 2.80%
75 years and over 210 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16946. 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 2,083 54.40% 9.30%
Black or African American 19 63.20% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 5 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 20 90.00% 61.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,070 54.30% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16946 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 16946 is 1,053, with median earnings of $35,616.00.

Women in 16946 are earning approximately 86.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,053 $35,616.00
Male 613 $38,681.00
Female 440 $33,500.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16946 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 133 $30,750.00
Business and Financial 46 $51,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $73,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $91,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $37,917.00
Legal 16 $35,000.00
Educational and Library 41 $57,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $37,000.00
Healthcare Support 34 $20,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $25,729.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $11,875.00
Sales 70 $7,222.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $43,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $26,250.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $46,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $57,917.00
Production 119 $27,470.00
Transportation and Material Moving 41 $54,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16946 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 16946.

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 62 $67,500.00 71 $2,499.00
Business and Financial 14 $51,250.00 32 $57,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $73,333.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $91,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $17,083.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $35,000.00
Educational and Library 10 $58,333.00 31 $57,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 66 $37,000.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 26 $20,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $10,833.00 27 $17,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $26,250.00 7 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 16 $11,500.00
Sales 17 $5,250.00 53 $17,969.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $65,833.00 44 $38,182.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $26,310.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 72 $47,083.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $57,917.00 0 $0.00
Production 92 $30,833.00 27 $25,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $68,125.00 3 $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 1,054 households in 16946, with an average household size of 2.36 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 705 families living in the 16946 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 16946:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 556 59 90 349
Average Household Size 2.89 3.1 3.47 1.11
Total Families 556 59 90 0
Average Household Size 2.79 2.69 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 705 families living in 16946, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16946:

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 1,273 housing units in 16946.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,054 82.80%
Vacant 219 17.20%

11.94% of the total 1,273 housing units in 16946 are rental units. This is approximately 152 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 848 are occupied by the owner - or 66.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16946 is $833.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16946 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
    54
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    120
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    26
  • $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 16946 is $138,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16946 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    173
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    121
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    147
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    151
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    154
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    83
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16946. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16946 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    354
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    51
  • 1960 to 1969
    94
  • 1970 to 1979
    168
  • 1980 to 1989
    150
  • 1990 to 1999
    183
  • 2000 to 2009
    140
  • 2010 to 2013
    90
  • 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 16946 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    60
  • 1 vehicle available
    376
  • 2 vehicles available
    390
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    228

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16946 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16946 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16946.

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
    81
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    56
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    79
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    110
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    175
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    87
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    182
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    72
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    40
  • 90 or more minutes
    28

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16946 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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