23002 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23002, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23002 is a zip code in Amelia County and Nottoway County, Virginia, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 10,530 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 23002 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23002.

The estimated population of people living in 23002 is 10,530, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23002 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,530
+0.17%
+10.73%
2020
10,512
+5.27%
-
2019
9,986
+0.49%
-
2018
9,937
+4.49%
-
2017
9,510
 - -

Population of 23002 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23002 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
73.3%
76.7%
 -4.43%
Black/African American
22.5%
20.6%
 +9.22%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
0.4%
 +600.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23002 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 23002 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23002 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23002 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 -6.33% 44.1 -0.68% 47.2 -4.84%
2020 47.4 -2.07% 44.4 -1.11% 49.6 -2.55%
2019 48.4 +0.41% 44.9 +0.9% 50.9 -1.17%
2018 48.2 +1.05% 44.5 0% 51.5 +0.19%
2017 47.7 - 44.5 - 51.4 -

The median age of the 23002 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 23002 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 9 549 +28.76% 491 +22.49% 718 601
10 to 19 774 -32.84% 352 +93.98% 532 649
20 to 29 455 +27.92% 442 -0.47% 590 435
30 to 39 420 +50.53% 493 +19.71% 658 574
40 to 49 586 +6.17% 468 +28.1% 617 608
50 to 59 948 +10.4% 828 -0.64% 1,043 802
60 to 69 557 -2.38% 816 -35.71% 541 558
70+ 555 +17.11% 776 +22.68% 645 959

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23002 zip code is $57,292.00.

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 23002.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,223.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,740.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23002 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 23002, 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 23002 is currently $74,400.00.

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.

4.00% of households in 23002 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 23002 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23002 is $31,633.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23002 by the total population of 23002.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23002 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23002 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
    5.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.12%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23002 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23002 zip over the age of 16 is 8,415.

Of those people, a total of 63.30% 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 23002 is 60.10%.

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 23002 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 385 36.10% 24.50%
20 to 24 years 413 91.80% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 612 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 622 92.60% 18.60%
35 to 44 years 1,247 93.40% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 1,245 71.40% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 1,188 76.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 643 59.40% 7.10%
65 to 74 years 1,075 22.90% 4.50%
75 years and over 985 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23002. 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 6,331 63.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 1,961 62.10% 8.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 123 74.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 106 56.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,225 63.60% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23002 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 23002 is 5,060, with median earnings of $41,005.00.

Women in 23002 are earning approximately 61.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,060 $41,005.00
Male 2,942 $48,371.00
Female 2,118 $29,959.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23002 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 519 $75,655.00
Business and Financial 34 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $35,905.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00
Legal 75 $71,685.00
Educational and Library 194 $44,511.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 195 $38,527.00
Healthcare Support 80 $12,237.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $68,936.00
Law Enforcement 72 $74,531.00
Food Preparation and Serving 260 $20,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 219 $11,103.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $19,167.00
Sales 442 $6,847.00
Office and Administrative Support 460 $33,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 797 $45,146.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $65,465.00
Production 314 $38,559.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $51,269.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23002 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 23002.

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 273 $74,479.00 246 $78,553.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 34 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $0.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 54 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 23 $0.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 194 $44,511.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $0.00 163 $24,830.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 80 $12,237.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 74 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 72 $74,531.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 156 $4,519.00 104 $21,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 99 $25,313.00 120 $10,882.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 92 $19,167.00
Sales 159 $5,983.00 283 $38,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $31,574.00 410 $33,828.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 783 $45,438.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $62,050.00 43 $0.00
Production 283 $38,888.00 31 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $51,269.00 0 $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 4,172 households in 23002, with an average household size of 2.5 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 2,868 families living in the 23002 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 23002:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,289 235 344 1,304
Average Household Size 3.04 3 3.32 1.24
Total Families 2,289 235 344 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.87 3.27 0

Poverty

Of the 2,868 families living in 23002, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23002:

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 4,521 housing units in 23002.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,172 92.28%
Vacant 349 7.72%

15.20% of the total 4,521 housing units in 23002 are rental units. This is approximately 687 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,388 are occupied by the owner - or 74.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23002 is $1,096.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23002 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
    97
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    279
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    226
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    142
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    21
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23002 is $197,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23002 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    232
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    308
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    371
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    831
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    857
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    644
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    145
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23002. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23002 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    332
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    331
  • 1960 to 1969
    302
  • 1970 to 1979
    562
  • 1980 to 1989
    812
  • 1990 to 1999
    853
  • 2000 to 2009
    837
  • 2010 to 2013
    420
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 23002 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    153
  • 1 vehicle available
    836
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,320
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,863

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23002 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23002 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23002.

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
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    121
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    411
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    304
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    163
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    115
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    817
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    355
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    152
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,131
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    729
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23002 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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