16950 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16950, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16950 is a zip code in Potter County and Tioga County, Pennsylvania, which covers Harrison, Hector, Brookfield, Chatham, Clymer, Deerfield, Gaines, Westfield, and Westfield, with a total population of 3,309 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 16950 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16950.

The estimated population of people living in 16950 is 3,309, with a median age of 46.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16950 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,309
+0.79%
-3.50%
2020
3,283
+2.92%
-
2019
3,190
 -3.07% -
2018
3,291
 -4.02% -
2017
3,429
 - -

Population of 16950 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16950 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
97.3%
96.4%
 +0.93%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
1.3%
 -15.38%
Asian
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.6%
 -31.25%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16950 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 16950 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16950 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16950 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.2 -1.91% 46 -0.43% 46.4 -3.93%
2020 47.1 -6.55% 46.2 +0.65% 48.3 -8.87%
2019 50.4 +4.13% 45.9 +1.32% 53 +4.74%
2018 48.4 -1.83% 45.3 -4.03% 50.6 -0.59%
2017 49.3 - 47.2 - 50.9 -

The median age of the 16950 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 16950 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 9 164 +21.16% 140 5.73% 198 132
10 to 19 217 -0.42% 153 +55.46% 208 238
20 to 29 138 -0.49% 157 -17.25% 133 130
30 to 39 186 0.59% 198 3.71% 186 195
40 to 49 222 5.65% 179 +19.1% 222 210
50 to 59 294 -16.84% 341 -26.21% 246 258
60 to 69 252 -19.33% 254 -34.97% 204 175
70+ 222 +20.31% 312 -1.37% 268 306

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16950 zip code is $45,775.00.

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 16950.

  • Under 25
    $21,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,964.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,708.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,474.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16950 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 16950, 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 16950 is currently $60,103.00.

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.

1.39% of households in 16950 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 16950 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16950 is $24,459.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16950 by the total population of 16950.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16950 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16950 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
    4.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16950 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16950 zip over the age of 16 is 2,731.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% 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 16950 is 49.00%.

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 16950 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 198 22.20% 6.80%
20 to 24 years 152 67.10% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 111 87.40% 13.40%
30 to 34 years 197 84.30% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 377 70.60% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 454 77.10% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 289 68.90% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 215 39.10% 15.50%
65 to 74 years 387 24.50% 2.10%
75 years and over 351 4.30% 20.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16950. 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 2,679 52.00% 5.50%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 60.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 34 61.80% 19.00%
Hispanic or Latino 20 55.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,664 52.00% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16950 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 16950 is 1,338, with median earnings of $32,083.00.

Women in 16950 are earning approximately 57.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,338 $32,083.00
Male 732 $39,118.00
Female 606 $22,639.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16950 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 112 $39,583.00
Business and Financial 25 $37,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $63,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $54,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $52,321.00
Community and Social Service 13 $30,313.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $54,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $38,250.00
Healthcare Support 57 $11,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $137,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 103 $12,656.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $16,964.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $29,583.00
Sales 72 $19,412.00
Office and Administrative Support 91 $45,481.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $40,573.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $45,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $39,583.00
Production 235 $27,284.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $41,023.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16950 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 16950.

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 79 $62,321.00 33 $38,304.00
Business and Financial 10 $51,250.00 15 $28,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $63,750.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $54,583.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $18,750.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $73,750.00 59 $37,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $55,625.00 46 $38,000.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 53 $10,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $137,917.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $13,889.00 79 $11,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $21,111.00 13 $2,917.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 11 $28,542.00
Sales 22 $38,750.00 50 $18,676.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $29,167.00 81 $46,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $40,625.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $45,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $39,583.00 0 $0.00
Production 129 $33,958.00 106 $21,970.00
Transportation and Material Moving 48 $41,250.00 8 $11,250.00

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 1,293 households in 16950, with an average household size of 2.55 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 845 families living in the 16950 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 16950:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 647 29 169 448
Average Household Size 3.02 3.21 4.05 1.26
Total Families 647 29 169 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.66 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 845 families living in 16950, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16950:

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 1,909 housing units in 16950.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,293 67.73%
Vacant 616 32.27%

10.27% of the total 1,909 housing units in 16950 are rental units. This is approximately 196 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,029 are occupied by the owner - or 53.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16950 is $644.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16950 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
    68
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    117
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $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 16950 is $106,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16950 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    171
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    311
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    194
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    111
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    100
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16950. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16950 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    732
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    95
  • 1960 to 1969
    90
  • 1970 to 1979
    298
  • 1980 to 1989
    270
  • 1990 to 1999
    164
  • 2000 to 2009
    166
  • 2010 to 2013
    46
  • 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 16950 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    80
  • 1 vehicle available
    387
  • 2 vehicles available
    604
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    222

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16950 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16950 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16950.

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
    106
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    188
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    90
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    81
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    124
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    47
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    122
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    56
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    216
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    33

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16950 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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