17814 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17814, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17814 is a zip code in Columbia County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County, and Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, which covers Benton, Benton, Fishing Creek, Greenwood, Jackson, Pine, Sugarloaf, Fairmount, Huntington, Jordan, Colley, and Davidson, with a total population of 4,921 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 17814 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17814.

The estimated population of people living in 17814 is 4,921, with a median age of 47.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17814 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,921
+6.89%
+0.68%
2020
4,604
 -6.02% -
2019
4,899
 -1.71% -
2018
4,984
+1.96%
-
2017
4,888
 - -

Population of 17814 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17814 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
89.9%
91.6%
 -1.86%
Black/African American
2.1%
3.8%
 -44.74%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.7%
 -11.11%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.8%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.4%
 -14.29%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17814 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 17814 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17814 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17814 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.2 -0.84% 45.2 -4.24% 49.2 +2.29%
2020 47.6 +6.97% 47.2 +14.01% 48.1 +4.57%
2019 44.5 -2.63% 41.4 -6.33% 46 -2.95%
2018 45.7 +2.01% 44.2 +5.49% 47.4 +1.07%
2017 44.8 - 41.9 - 46.9 -

The median age of the 17814 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 17814 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 9 193 -11.16% 273 -15.62% 167 232
10 to 19 457 -34.88% 295 +28.4% 315 352
20 to 29 266 +11.95% 210 -7.46% 283 190
30 to 39 307 +24.39% 208 +11.01% 366 231
40 to 49 257 -11.08% 307 -12.91% 226 269
50 to 59 355 +18.59% 373 0.21% 425 371
60 to 69 372 +3.82% 341 -6.44% 385 317
70+ 305 -15.4% 369 +43.3% 258 534

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17814 zip code is $58,469.00.

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 17814.

  • Under 25
    $58,194.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,471.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17814 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 17814, 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 17814 is currently $77,639.00.

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.

4.45% of households in 17814 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 17814 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17814 is $30,251.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17814 by the total population of 17814.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17814 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17814 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
    7.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    72.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17814 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17814 zip over the age of 16 is 4,190.

Of those people, a total of 57.40% 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 17814 is 55.40%.

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 17814 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 335 32.80% 10.90%
20 to 24 years 230 77.00% 2.80%
25 to 29 years 243 78.20% 1.60%
30 to 34 years 309 68.90% 12.20%
35 to 44 years 489 95.70% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 726 88.80% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 364 67.60% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 316 44.60% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 872 22.20% 6.70%
75 years and over 306 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17814. 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 3,790 60.70% 3.30%
Black or African American 104 22.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 15 80.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 185 0.50% 0.00%
Other 59 74.60% 9.10%
Two or more races 37 59.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 96 75.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,756 60.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17814 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 17814 is 2,320, with median earnings of $36,716.00.

Women in 17814 are earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,320 $36,716.00
Male 1,284 $43,306.00
Female 1,036 $29,123.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17814 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 184 $58,750.00
Business and Financial 81 $59,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $53,676.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $90,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $53,393.00
Legal 19 $83,173.00
Educational and Library 110 $50,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $32,019.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $54,712.00
Healthcare Support 88 $26,310.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $17,500.00
Law Enforcement 48 $63,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $7,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $22,875.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $17,083.00
Sales 180 $39,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 241 $29,122.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 76 $28,143.00
Construction and Extraction 231 $34,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $45,833.00
Production 146 $47,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $32,344.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17814 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 17814.

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 121 $58,438.00 63 $65,313.00
Business and Financial 34 $70,441.00 47 $58,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $53,456.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $90,625.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 24 $54,643.00
Legal 13 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 40 $56,250.00 70 $31,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 185 $54,327.00
Healthcare Support 17 $36,250.00 71 $25,298.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $14,286.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $63,125.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $6,023.00 69 $8,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $25,278.00 25 $12,917.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $28,403.00 32 $16,310.00
Sales 116 $61,136.00 64 $14,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $37,000.00 209 $28,910.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $28,286.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 217 $38,229.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $45,833.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $53,056.00 56 $29,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $43,750.00 18 $15,556.00

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 1,843 households in 17814, 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 1,141 families living in the 17814 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 17814:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 939 90 112 702
Average Household Size 3.43 3.4 2.79 1.24
Total Families 939 90 112 0
Average Household Size 3.36 3 2.73 0

Poverty

Of the 1,141 families living in 17814, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17814:

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 2,661 housing units in 17814.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,843 69.26%
Vacant 818 30.74%

8.64% of the total 2,661 housing units in 17814 are rental units. This is approximately 230 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,556 are occupied by the owner - or 58.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17814 is $873.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17814 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
    57
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    160
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    39
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17814 is $180,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17814 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    94
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    246
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    274
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    240
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    364
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    241
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    91
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17814. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17814 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    732
  • 1940 to 1949
    57
  • 1950 to 1959
    220
  • 1960 to 1969
    170
  • 1970 to 1979
    458
  • 1980 to 1989
    302
  • 1990 to 1999
    330
  • 2000 to 2009
    236
  • 2010 to 2013
    156
  • 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 17814 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    75
  • 1 vehicle available
    483
  • 2 vehicles available
    583
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    702

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17814 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17814 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17814.

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
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    196
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    140
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    126
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    147
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    458
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    72
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    98
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    336
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    101
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17814 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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