17584 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17584, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17584 is a zip code in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which covers Pequea, Providence, Strasburg, and West Lampeter, with a total population of 11,134 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 17584 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17584.

The estimated population of people living in 17584 is 11,134, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17584 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,134
+4.36%
+13.96%
2020
10,669
+0.79%
-
2019
10,585
+4.96%
-
2018
10,085
+3.22%
-
2017
9,770
 - -

Population of 17584 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17584 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
86.5%
88.1%
 -1.82%
Black/African American
0.8%
1.4%
 -42.86%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.4%
9.2%
 -30.43%
Asian
4%
1.2%
 +233.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
1.1%
0.1%
 +1,000.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17584 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 17584 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17584 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17584 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 +0.65% 46.9 +2.18% 46.5 -1.69%
2020 46.4 -2.11% 45.9 -0.43% 47.3 -5.21%
2019 47.4 +1.94% 46.1 +1.54% 49.9 +2.89%
2018 46.5 -0.43% 45.4 -2.37% 48.5 +2.11%
2017 46.7 - 46.5 - 47.5 -

The median age of the 17584 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 17584 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 9 547 -32.53% 592 -5.78% 379 552
10 to 19 644 +34.67% 370 +70.04% 876 682
20 to 29 501 +33.97% 656 +16.61% 661 761
30 to 39 382 +18.24% 478 +23.35% 446 573
40 to 49 500 -4.64% 424 +16.8% 465 476
50 to 59 673 +14.65% 646 +27.76% 774 838
60 to 69 690 +2.5% 737 -2.82% 705 710
70+ 926 +22.28% 1,004 +11.05% 1,131 1,105

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17584 zip code is $92,551.00.

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 17584.

  • Under 25
    $68,382.00
  • 25 to 44
    $123,028.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,929.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,667.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17584 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 17584, 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 17584 is currently $110,288.00.

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.

6.48% of households in 17584 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 17584 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17584 is $42,326.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17584 by the total population of 17584.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17584 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17584 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
    17.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17584 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17584 zip over the age of 16 is 9,381.

Of those people, a total of 57.30% 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 17584 is 55.80%.

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 17584 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 736 51.60% 20.50%
20 to 24 years 578 73.40% 0.20%
25 to 29 years 844 83.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 487 91.40% 10.10%
35 to 44 years 909 82.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,328 86.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 848 77.00% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 592 67.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,497 25.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,562 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17584. 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 8,461 59.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 92 6.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 13.00% 0.00%
Asian 421 17.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 231 67.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 153 75.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 396 52.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,264 60.40% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17584 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 17584 is 5,239, with median earnings of $43,488.00.

Women in 17584 are earning approximately 58.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,239 $43,488.00
Male 2,862 $54,507.00
Female 2,377 $31,885.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17584 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 535 $75,900.00
Business and Financial 179 $52,639.00
Computer and Mathematical 85 $86,308.00
Architecture and Engineering 172 $131,190.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 69 $97,563.00
Community and Social Service 146 $16,644.00
Legal 69 $32,054.00
Educational and Library 539 $63,281.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $37,656.00
Healthcare Practitioners 318 $62,717.00
Healthcare Support 139 $24,035.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 246 $9,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 249 $27,324.00
Personal Care and Service 304 $40,096.00
Sales 385 $16,418.00
Office and Administrative Support 364 $36,759.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 265 $55,486.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $57,250.00
Production 422 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $42,083.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17584 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 17584.

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 404 $75,893.00 131 $77,656.00
Business and Financial 102 $78,333.00 77 $43,803.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $86,458.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 142 $132,083.00 30 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 130 $0.00
Legal 14 $0.00 55 $0.00
Educational and Library 240 $79,439.00 299 $22,107.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 56 $27,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $165,104.00 265 $51,544.00
Healthcare Support 72 $0.00 67 $25,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $0.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $9,850.00 133 $9,094.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $33,875.00 143 $25,542.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $11,111.00 252 $41,058.00
Sales 184 $5,625.00 201 $17,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $47,778.00 222 $29,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 265 $55,486.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $57,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 281 $50,810.00 141 $36,484.00
Transportation and Material Moving 220 $77,731.00 17 $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 4,287 households in 17584, with an average household size of 2.57 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 3,247 families living in the 17584 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 17584:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,822 168 257 1,040
Average Household Size 2.94 2.22 4.03 1.28
Total Families 2,822 168 257 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.15 3.14 0

Poverty

Of the 3,247 families living in 17584, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17584:

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 4,645 housing units in 17584.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,287 92.29%
Vacant 358 7.71%

35.24% of the total 4,645 housing units in 17584 are rental units. This is approximately 1,637 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,608 are occupied by the owner - or 56.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17584 is $1,691.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17584 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
    42
  • Less than $500
    42
  • $500 to $999
    181
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    413
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    478
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    166
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    357

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17584 is $262,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17584 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    120
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    17
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    116
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    332
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,198
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    616
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    159
  • $1,000,000 or more
    50

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17584. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17584 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    453
  • 1940 to 1949
    199
  • 1950 to 1959
    434
  • 1960 to 1969
    333
  • 1970 to 1979
    433
  • 1980 to 1989
    994
  • 1990 to 1999
    566
  • 2000 to 2009
    428
  • 2010 to 2013
    785
  • 2014 or later
    20

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 17584 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    100
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,344
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,659
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,184

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17584 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17584 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17584.

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
    231
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    598
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    763
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    970
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    688
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    250
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    749
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    97
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    171
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    182
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17584 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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