16947 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16947, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16947 is a zip code in Bradford County and Tioga County, Pennsylvania, which covers Alba, Armenia, Burlington, Columbia, Granville, Smithfield, Springfield, Sylvania, Troy, Troy, West Burlington, Sullivan, and Ward, with a total population of 4,515 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 16947 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16947.

The estimated population of people living in 16947 is 4,515, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16947 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,515
 -0.35% -9.68%
2020
4,531
 -3.58% -
2019
4,699
 -4.76% -
2018
4,934
 -1.3% -
2017
4,999
 - -

Population of 16947 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16947 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
93.5%
96.6%
 -3.21%
Black/African American
0.9%
1%
 -10.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
0.8%
 +387.50%
Asian
0.4%
1.1%
 -63.64%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.5%
 +120.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16947 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 16947 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16947 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16947 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -2.56% 39.6 -0.75% 49 -5.22%
2020 46.9 +0.86% 39.9 -7.64% 51.7 +7.48%
2019 46.5 +1.75% 43.2 +9.09% 48.1 -0.62%
2018 45.7 -0.65% 39.6 -2.94% 48.4 -1.22%
2017 46 - 40.8 - 49 -

The median age of the 16947 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 16947 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 9 208 +35.35% 250 -26.91% 290 180
10 to 19 381 -63.8% 271 -16.42% 187 229
20 to 29 265 +20.75% 245 +6.7% 315 251
30 to 39 311 +10.04% 246 +30.15% 335 320
40 to 49 298 -54.22% 334 -42.38% 165 212
50 to 59 264 +7.22% 356 -20.41% 280 287
60 to 69 277 +1.31% 355 -5.09% 280 331
70+ 348 -5.99% 590 -11.07% 326 527

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16947 zip code is $53,429.00.

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 16947.

  • Under 25
    $56,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,236.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,719.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16947 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 16947, 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 16947 is currently $68,935.00.

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.

4.53% of households in 16947 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 16947 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16947 is $27,215.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16947 by the total population of 16947.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16947 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16947 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
    5.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16947 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16947 zip over the age of 16 is 3,774.

Of those people, a total of 48.60% 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 16947 is 46.70%.

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 16947 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 37.20% 7.40%
20 to 24 years 260 62.70% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 306 56.90% 0.60%
30 to 34 years 287 66.20% 4.70%
35 to 44 years 491 73.30% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 517 73.10% 7.70%
55 to 59 years 304 70.10% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 354 48.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 557 19.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 553 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16947. 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 3,539 48.00% 3.90%
Black or African American 41 9.80% 75.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 13 7.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 26 42.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 155 76.10% 0.80%
Hispanic or Latino 161 72.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,505 48.40% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16947 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 16947 is 1,763, with median earnings of $35,574.00.

Women in 16947 are earning approximately 64.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,763 $35,574.00
Male 967 $43,594.00
Female 796 $28,125.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16947 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 97 $43,438.00
Business and Financial 67 $45,368.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $56,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $51,979.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $58,750.00
Community and Social Service 41 $51,875.00
Legal 6 $41,667.00
Educational and Library 88 $67,568.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $10,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 104 $47,813.00
Healthcare Support 47 $24,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $11,250.00
Law Enforcement 20 $30,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $7,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $21,146.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $14,583.00
Sales 164 $34,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 154 $29,545.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $18,750.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $40,385.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $53,125.00
Production 168 $26,042.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $53,012.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16947 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 16947.

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 54 $53,333.00 43 $21,964.00
Business and Financial 17 $102,917.00 50 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $63,125.00 11 $49,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $51,979.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 20 $58,906.00
Community and Social Service 8 $56,250.00 33 $51,458.00
Legal 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $81,250.00 79 $66,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $76,094.00 85 $42,639.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 41 $22,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $30,625.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 58 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $21,750.00 14 $20,714.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $14,583.00
Sales 103 $45,250.00 61 $20,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $44,821.00 129 $28,068.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $16,250.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $40,577.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $53,750.00 5 $0.00
Production 101 $39,844.00 67 $18,150.00
Transportation and Material Moving 155 $53,463.00 22 $31,250.00

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 1,654 households in 16947, with an average household size of 2.43 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 1,070 families living in the 16947 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 16947:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 798 121 151 584
Average Household Size 2.96 4.3 3.13 1.14
Total Families 798 121 151 0
Average Household Size 2.95 3.15 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 1,070 families living in 16947, 10.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16947:

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 2,181 housing units in 16947.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,654 75.84%
Vacant 527 24.16%

18.62% of the total 2,181 housing units in 16947 are rental units. This is approximately 406 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,193 are occupied by the owner - or 54.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16947 is $645.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16947 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
    55
  • Less than $500
    116
  • $500 to $999
    209
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    78
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16947 is $143,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16947 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    164
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    182
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    277
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    237
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    196
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    112
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16947. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16947 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    644
  • 1940 to 1949
    81
  • 1950 to 1959
    189
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    280
  • 1980 to 1989
    280
  • 1990 to 1999
    235
  • 2000 to 2009
    165
  • 2010 to 2013
    100
  • 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 16947 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    89
  • 1 vehicle available
    558
  • 2 vehicles available
    572
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    435

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16947 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16947 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16947.

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
    126
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    380
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    220
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    137
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    108
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    90
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    175
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    92
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    48
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    164
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16947 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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