17740 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17740, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17740 is a zip code in Clinton County and Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, which covers Avis, Crawford, Pine Creek, Anthony, Cogan House, Cummings, Jersey Shore, Limestone, McHenry, Mifflin, Nippenose, Piatt, Porter, Salladasburg, and Watson, with a total population of 11,885 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 17740 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17740.

The estimated population of people living in 17740 is 11,885, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17740 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,885
 -3.42% -5.50%
2020
12,306
 -0.81% -
2019
12,407
 -0.95% -
2018
12,526
 -0.41% -
2017
12,577
 - -

Population of 17740 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17740 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
0.2%
0.9%
 -77.78%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17740 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 17740 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17740 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17740 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 +0.23% 44 -0.9% 44.1 +1.61%
2020 44 +1.38% 44.4 +3.02% 43.4 -0.23%
2019 43.4 +0.23% 43.1 +0.7% 43.5 0%
2018 43.3 +4.34% 42.8 +2.64% 43.5 +6.36%
2017 41.5 - 41.7 - 40.9 -

The median age of the 17740 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 17740 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 9 735 -9.63% 739 -15.08% 658 603
10 to 19 756 +32.26% 789 +5.95% 1,021 826
20 to 29 743 -39.79% 800 -41.27% 486 517
30 to 39 692 -7.51% 745 -5.05% 637 691
40 to 49 956 -15.51% 743 -3.05% 784 715
50 to 59 948 -5.15% 909 -4.04% 887 870
60 to 69 865 -6.23% 802 -9.53% 809 722
70+ 528 +52.86% 827 0.1% 840 819

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17740 zip code is $61,384.00.

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 17740.

  • Under 25
    $47,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,848.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,321.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,468.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17740 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 17740, 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 17740 is currently $73,140.00.

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.

2.03% of households in 17740 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 17740 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17740 is $28,866.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17740 by the total population of 17740.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17740 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17740 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
    7.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17740 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17740 zip over the age of 16 is 9,326.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 17740 is 55.10%.

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 17740 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 549 52.30% 5.90%
20 to 24 years 580 74.10% 14.00%
25 to 29 years 423 71.60% 13.90%
30 to 34 years 489 83.00% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 1,598 76.90% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,647 82.60% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 850 76.10% 7.40%
60 to 64 years 845 51.80% 13.70%
65 to 74 years 1,372 18.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 973 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17740. 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 9,133 58.10% 5.20%
Black or African American 39 23.10% 22.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 53.30% 50.00%
Asian 20 75.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 32 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 87 60.90% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 139 43.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,064 58.40% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17740 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 17740 is 5,135, with median earnings of $40,163.00.

Women in 17740 are earning approximately 70.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,135 $40,163.00
Male 2,705 $46,771.00
Female 2,430 $33,154.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17740 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 472 $56,983.00
Business and Financial 96 $57,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $63,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $68,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 133 $48,393.00
Legal 27 $102,917.00
Educational and Library 336 $57,660.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $12,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 341 $41,106.00
Healthcare Support 180 $16,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $33,125.00
Law Enforcement 129 $90,565.00
Food Preparation and Serving 169 $13,516.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 270 $36,268.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $11,193.00
Sales 323 $33,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 629 $30,519.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 122 $41,090.00
Construction and Extraction 306 $44,135.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $49,500.00
Production 483 $46,469.00
Transportation and Material Moving 322 $42,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17740 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 17740.

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 314 $72,862.00 158 $55,259.00
Business and Financial 32 $66,875.00 64 $52,045.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $63,750.00 7 $7,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $66,875.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $56,020.00 76 $36,250.00
Legal 3 $0.00 24 $56,250.00
Educational and Library 59 $67,917.00 277 $37,203.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 13 $43,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $71,250.00 321 $40,461.00
Healthcare Support 25 $26,250.00 155 $15,694.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $32,708.00 16 $35,625.00
Law Enforcement 119 $90,863.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $28,333.00 143 $12,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $37,402.00 110 $29,000.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $18,750.00 70 $11,136.00
Sales 105 $44,766.00 218 $23,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 122 $68,333.00 507 $27,465.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 115 $41,055.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 298 $44,519.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $49,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 359 $46,899.00 124 $41,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 296 $43,558.00 26 $10,781.00

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 4,575 households in 17740, 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 3,185 families living in the 17740 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 17740:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,670 172 343 1,390
Average Household Size 3.19 2.96 3.03 1.23
Total Families 2,670 172 343 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.7 2.67 0

Poverty

Of the 3,185 families living in 17740, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17740:

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 5,376 housing units in 17740.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,575 85.10%
Vacant 801 14.90%

14.17% of the total 5,376 housing units in 17740 are rental units. This is approximately 762 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,727 are occupied by the owner - or 69.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17740 is $761.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17740 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
    86
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    631
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    111
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17740 is $156,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17740 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    189
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    622
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    893
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    911
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    788
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    269
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    44
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17740. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17740 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,013
  • 1940 to 1949
    196
  • 1950 to 1959
    380
  • 1960 to 1969
    332
  • 1970 to 1979
    888
  • 1980 to 1989
    476
  • 1990 to 1999
    554
  • 2000 to 2009
    418
  • 2010 to 2013
    116
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 17740 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    320
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,264
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,714
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,277

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17740 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17740 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17740.

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
    178
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    767
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    481
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    596
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    986
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    592
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    513
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    116
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    164
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    238
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    188
  • 90 or more minutes
    94

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17740 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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