23117 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23117, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23117 is a zip code in Goochland County, Louisa County, and Spotsylvania County, Virginia, which covers District 1, Cuckoo, Jackson, Mineral, Mountain Road, and Livingston, with a total population of 10,474 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 23117 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23117.

The estimated population of people living in 23117 is 10,474, with a median age of 47.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23117 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,474
+6.69%
+18.62%
2020
9,817
+4.96%
-
2019
9,353
 -2.86% -
2018
9,628
+9.04%
-
2017
8,830
 - -

Population of 23117 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23117 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
80.6%
79.3%
 +1.64%
Black/African American
10.4%
11.2%
 -7.14%
Native
0.4%
1%
 -60.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
5.4%
 -11.11%
Asian
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
2.3%
 +60.87%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23117 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 23117 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23117 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23117 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.4 -5.77% 45.2 -4.64% 50.2 -5.46%
2020 50.3 +1.62% 47.4 +3.27% 53.1 +3.51%
2019 49.5 0% 45.9 -3.77% 51.3 +0.98%
2018 49.5 +0.41% 47.7 +3.47% 50.8 -0.78%
2017 49.3 - 46.1 - 51.2 -

The median age of the 23117 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 23117 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 9 495 +37.06% 356 +9.41% 702 377
10 to 19 419 +63.96% 415 +30.29% 721 543
20 to 29 571 -19.7% 433 +2.14% 440 442
30 to 39 474 -5.61% 444 +20.35% 421 496
40 to 49 428 +63.21% 474 +34.2% 761 642
50 to 59 720 -1.16% 785 +9.19% 690 847
60 to 69 722 +46.93% 839 +29.64% 1,116 1,101
70+ 585 -0.4% 670 -7.22% 579 596

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23117 zip code is $80,046.00.

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 23117.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,205.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,638.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,885.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23117 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 23117, 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 23117 is currently $106,084.00.

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.

9.65% of households in 23117 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 23117 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23117 is $40,499.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23117 by the total population of 23117.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23117 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23117 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
    9.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23117 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23117 zip over the age of 16 is 8,627.

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 23117 is 53.60%.

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 23117 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 496 51.40% 20.40%
20 to 24 years 447 82.10% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 435 51.00% 17.10%
30 to 34 years 519 74.40% 21.30%
35 to 44 years 1,215 84.60% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 1,392 80.70% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 731 69.40% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,076 62.00% 7.20%
65 to 74 years 1,676 18.90% 4.10%
75 years and over 640 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23117. 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 7,243 56.90% 5.20%
Black or African American 970 51.50% 11.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 86.40% 13.20%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 148 75.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 222 81.10% 5.60%
Hispanic or Latino 292 86.60% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,162 56.40% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23117 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 23117 is 4,624, with median earnings of $41,031.00.

Women in 23117 are earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,624 $41,031.00
Male 2,516 $51,648.00
Female 2,108 $35,650.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23117 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 585 $54,830.00
Business and Financial 154 $121,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $74,524.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $94,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $27,500.00
Community and Social Service 51 $62,875.00
Legal 63 $0.00
Educational and Library 229 $38,586.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 270 $61,875.00
Healthcare Support 152 $27,218.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $91,316.00
Law Enforcement 48 $72,292.00
Food Preparation and Serving 262 $14,038.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 263 $24,886.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $17,550.00
Sales 657 $31,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 569 $39,149.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $42,019.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 174 $47,198.00
Production 280 $55,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $35,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23117 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 23117.

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 392 $55,469.00 193 $44,464.00
Business and Financial 66 $121,667.00 88 $114,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $76,875.00 56 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $94,375.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 40 $0.00
Legal 63 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $39,967.00 154 $21,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $208,750.00 219 $60,737.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 141 $27,025.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $91,480.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $0.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $2,499.00 160 $15,672.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 197 $30,520.00 66 $23,000.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 101 $17,550.00
Sales 349 $66,476.00 308 $22,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 72 $45,357.00 497 $39,115.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $42,019.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 174 $47,198.00 0 $0.00
Production 266 $56,136.00 14 $29,444.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $37,063.00 21 $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 3,843 households in 23117, with an average household size of 2.73 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 2,993 families living in the 23117 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 23117:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,526 100 367 850
Average Household Size 3.1 4.51 3.19 1.2
Total Families 2,526 100 367 0
Average Household Size 3.06 4.13 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 2,993 families living in 23117, 10.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23117:

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 5,328 housing units in 23117.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,843 72.13%
Vacant 1,485 27.87%

7.39% of the total 5,328 housing units in 23117 are rental units. This is approximately 394 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,370 are occupied by the owner - or 63.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23117 is $1,060.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23117 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
    79
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    154
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    157
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    53
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23117 is $249,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23117 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    102
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    89
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    376
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    639
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    943
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    747
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    388
  • $1,000,000 or more
    86

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23117. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23117 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    260
  • 1940 to 1949
    32
  • 1950 to 1959
    246
  • 1960 to 1969
    24
  • 1970 to 1979
    466
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,214
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,236
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,591
  • 2010 to 2013
    245
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 23117 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    139
  • 1 vehicle available
    589
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,525
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,590

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23117 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23117 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23117.

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
    154
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    233
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    323
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    267
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    345
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    159
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    456
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    199
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    270
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    809
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    445
  • 90 or more minutes
    261

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23117 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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