17745 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17745, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17745 is a zip code in Clinton County and Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, which covers Allison, Avis, Castanea, Colebrook, Dunnstable, Flemington, Gallagher, Grugan, Lock Haven, Pine Creek, Wayne, Woodward, Brown, Cummings, McHenry, and Watson, with a total population of 17,792 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 17745 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17745.

The estimated population of people living in 17745 is 17,792, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17745 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,792
 -2.21% -6.10%
2020
18,195
 -1.1% -
2019
18,397
 -1.9% -
2018
18,753
 -1.03% -
2017
18,948
 - -

Population of 17745 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17745 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
92.9%
94%
 -1.17%
Black/African American
2%
2%
 0.00%
Native
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
1.4%
 +50.00%
Asian
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.8%
 -11.11%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17745 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 17745 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17745 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17745 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 +2.23% 36 +6.51% 37.8 0%
2020 35.8 +3.77% 33.8 +3.36% 37.8 +3.56%
2019 34.5 +0.58% 32.7 +1.24% 36.5 +0.27%
2018 34.3 +1.78% 32.3 +1.57% 36.4 +2.82%
2017 33.7 - 31.8 - 35.4 -

The median age of the 17745 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 17745 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 1,098 -16.54% 1,025 -37.65% 925 682
10 to 19 1,235 -39.59% 1,368 -7.99% 804 1,259
20 to 29 2,089 -3.64% 1,911 +5.24% 2,006 2,002
30 to 39 942 0.76% 901 -8.75% 938 823
40 to 49 891 +5.64% 1,063 -10.07% 924 958
50 to 59 1,141 -4.84% 1,109 -13.22% 1,081 964
60 to 69 853 +11.3% 1,005 +18.04% 940 1,195
70+ 954 -4.88% 1,363 +1.89% 907 1,384

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17745 zip code is $50,093.00.

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 17745.

  • Under 25
    $28,891.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,609.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,811.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,824.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17745 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 17745, 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 17745 is currently $64,781.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 17745 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 17745 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17745 is $26,578.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17745 by the total population of 17745.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17745 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17745 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
    8.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17745 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17745 zip over the age of 16 is 15,253.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% 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 17745 is 56.10%.

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 17745 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,131 38.60% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 2,742 74.60% 1.00%
25 to 29 years 1,266 89.00% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 889 84.30% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 1,804 82.40% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 1,885 79.20% 9.70%
55 to 59 years 1,110 61.20% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 1,153 50.00% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 1,671 21.80% 3.30%
75 years and over 1,602 3.70% 6.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17745. 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 14,394 59.40% 5.30%
Black or African American 257 63.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 102 73.50% 0.00%
Asian 166 53.60% 2.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 317 44.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 260 60.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,267 59.20% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17745 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 17745 is 8,560, with median earnings of $32,701.00.

Women in 17745 are earning approximately 76.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,560 $32,701.00
Male 4,426 $37,563.00
Female 4,134 $28,530.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17745 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 590 $50,100.00
Business and Financial 145 $48,274.00
Computer and Mathematical 148 $38,889.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $52,130.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 96 $55,313.00
Community and Social Service 314 $19,825.00
Legal 58 $63,158.00
Educational and Library 466 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $11,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 498 $43,900.00
Healthcare Support 474 $33,222.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 152 $63,846.00
Food Preparation and Serving 547 $9,427.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 398 $19,425.00
Personal Care and Service 270 $11,500.00
Sales 594 $33,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,215 $15,928.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $19,688.00
Construction and Extraction 368 $39,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 371 $41,118.00
Production 596 $39,079.00
Transportation and Material Moving 478 $37,341.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17745 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 17745.

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 367 $65,091.00 223 $46,683.00
Business and Financial 35 $48,155.00 110 $53,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $69,643.00 52 $17,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $67,917.00 35 $51,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $58,409.00 44 $51,250.00
Community and Social Service 93 $18,640.00 221 $30,288.00
Legal 22 $0.00 36 $52,143.00
Educational and Library 109 $88,438.00 357 $33,451.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $7,326.00 36 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 77 $52,969.00 421 $39,234.00
Healthcare Support 72 $21,607.00 402 $34,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 147 $64,327.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 156 $12,059.00 391 $9,103.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 321 $20,223.00 77 $12,344.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $3,480.00 200 $17,143.00
Sales 346 $40,917.00 248 $27,679.00
Office and Administrative Support 345 $11,792.00 870 $17,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $19,375.00 10 $33,500.00
Construction and Extraction 368 $39,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 368 $40,921.00 3 $0.00
Production 401 $41,936.00 195 $29,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 437 $37,242.00 41 $41,563.00

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 7,037 households in 17745, with an average household size of 2.34 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 4,172 families living in the 17745 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 17745:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,010 405 757 2,865
Average Household Size 2.94 3.08 3.01 1.42
Total Families 3,010 405 757 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.77 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 4,172 families living in 17745, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17745:

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 8,432 housing units in 17745.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,037 83.46%
Vacant 1,395 16.54%

33.12% of the total 8,432 housing units in 17745 are rental units. This is approximately 2,793 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,153 are occupied by the owner - or 49.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17745 is $772.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17745 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
    91
  • Less than $500
    549
  • $500 to $999
    1,619
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    448
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    159
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17745 is $154,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17745 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    326
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    602
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,023
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    995
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    753
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    347
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    83
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17745. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17745 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,954
  • 1940 to 1949
    548
  • 1950 to 1959
    884
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,180
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,399
  • 1980 to 1989
    589
  • 1990 to 1999
    923
  • 2000 to 2009
    503
  • 2010 to 2013
    452
  • 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 17745 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    609
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,241
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,569
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,618

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17745 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17745 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17745.

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
    447
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,781
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,353
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,357
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    437
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    314
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    512
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    161
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    507
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    485
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    380
  • 90 or more minutes
    235

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17745 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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