23140 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23140, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23140 is a zip code in Charles City County and New Kent County, Virginia, which covers District 2, District 3, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 7,165 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 23140 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23140.

The estimated population of people living in 23140 is 7,165, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23140 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,165
+11.03%
+10.81%
2020
6,453
+0.34%
-
2019
6,431
 -3.71% -
2018
6,679
+3.29%
-
2017
6,466
 - -

Population of 23140 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23140 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
59.2%
59.7%
 -0.84%
Black/African American
22.4%
24%
 -6.67%
Native
5.3%
4.5%
 +17.78%
Hispanic
5.9%
3.3%
 +78.79%
Asian
1.7%
0.2%
 +750.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.5%
8.1%
 -32.10%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23140 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 23140 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23140 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23140 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 -0.67% 40.1 +2.82% 46.7 -0.64%
2020 44.5 +9.34% 39 +3.72% 47 +6.82%
2019 40.7 -0.25% 37.6 -4.81% 44 +2.8%
2018 40.8 -0.49% 39.5 -2.23% 42.8 +1.42%
2017 41 - 40.4 - 42.2 -

The median age of the 23140 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 23140 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 9 283 +94.06% 415 -1.43% 640 390
10 to 19 447 +23.16% 493 -23.03% 530 379
20 to 29 355 -42.99% 226 +55.93% 211 377
30 to 39 473 -4.37% 453 -15.75% 447 371
40 to 49 450 +7.22% 469 -0.3% 472 466
50 to 59 442 -9.27% 523 -5.75% 392 492
60 to 69 443 +37.28% 407 +47.22% 575 605
70+ 271 +45.84% 316 +29.67% 408 410

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23140 zip code is $87,091.00.

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 23140.

  • Under 25
    $13,863.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,156.00
  • 45 to 64
    $112,203.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23140 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 23140, 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 23140 is currently $108,447.00.

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.

10.56% of households in 23140 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 23140 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23140 is $40,098.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23140 by the total population of 23140.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23140 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23140 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
    12.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23140 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23140 zip over the age of 16 is 5,660.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% 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 23140 is 54.80%.

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 23140 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 434 20.70% 16.70%
20 to 24 years 198 45.50% 3.30%
25 to 29 years 390 91.00% 8.20%
30 to 34 years 288 83.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 840 89.90% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 852 84.90% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 660 70.20% 0.40%
60 to 64 years 655 64.30% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 893 17.20% 20.80%
75 years and over 450 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23140. 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 3,383 61.20% 5.30%
Black or African American 1,438 47.40% 1.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 340 66.20% 8.00%
Asian 124 80.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 367 61.30% 5.80%
Hispanic or Latino 166 70.50% 7.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,298 60.40% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23140 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 23140 is 3,100, with median earnings of $51,443.00.

Women in 23140 are earning approximately 98.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,100 $51,443.00
Male 1,585 $52,075.00
Female 1,515 $51,233.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23140 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 375 $93,565.00
Business and Financial 389 $80,730.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $91,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $69,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $19,091.00
Community and Social Service 98 $40,882.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 146 $52,801.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $33,426.00
Healthcare Practitioners 164 $57,500.00
Healthcare Support 63 $26,553.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $52,900.00
Law Enforcement 13 $62,969.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $35,270.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $37,250.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $9,732.00
Sales 366 $55,521.00
Office and Administrative Support 376 $38,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $31,389.00
Construction and Extraction 185 $50,885.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 110 $33,382.00
Production 107 $52,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $49,712.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23140 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 23140.

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 224 $105,395.00 151 $93,102.00
Business and Financial 128 $68,989.00 261 $81,200.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $147,632.00 10 $68,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $69,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $18,977.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 85 $34,583.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 71 $0.00 75 $22,112.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 146 $63,382.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 60 $26,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $16,250.00 41 $54,050.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $14,000.00 48 $35,878.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $36,750.00 12 $50,625.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $9,891.00 34 $9,000.00
Sales 158 $47,500.00 208 $60,156.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $49,063.00 315 $35,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $31,389.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 183 $50,990.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 110 $33,382.00 0 $0.00
Production 88 $56,667.00 19 $50,536.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $50,833.00 5 $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 2,698 households in 23140, with an average household size of 2.66 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 2,150 families living in the 23140 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 23140:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,837 81 232 548
Average Household Size 2.86 3.32 3.93 1.33
Total Families 1,837 81 232 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.98 3.83 0

Poverty

Of the 2,150 families living in 23140, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23140:

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 2,844 housing units in 23140.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,698 94.87%
Vacant 146 5.13%

8.61% of the total 2,844 housing units in 23140 are rental units. This is approximately 245 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,408 are occupied by the owner - or 84.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23140 is $899.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23140 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
    45
  • Less than $500
    13
  • $500 to $999
    116
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    28
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    48
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23140 is $279,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23140 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    111
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    246
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    177
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    486
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    847
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    254
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23140. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23140 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    203
  • 1940 to 1949
    141
  • 1950 to 1959
    116
  • 1960 to 1969
    141
  • 1970 to 1979
    199
  • 1980 to 1989
    273
  • 1990 to 1999
    400
  • 2000 to 2009
    950
  • 2010 to 2013
    383
  • 2014 or later
    38

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 23140 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    87
  • 1 vehicle available
    345
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,153
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,113

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23140 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23140 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23140.

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
    141
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    107
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    31
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    169
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    166
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    118
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    703
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    163
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    123
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    688
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    114
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

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