23294 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23294, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23294 is a zip code in Henrico County, Virginia, which covers Brookland and Three Chopt, with a total population of 19,203 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 23294 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23294.

The estimated population of people living in 23294 is 19,203, with a median age of 32.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23294 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,203
+3.84%
+7.59%
2020
18,493
+2.22%
-
2019
18,091
 -0.42% -
2018
18,168
+1.79%
-
2017
17,848
 - -

Population of 23294 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23294 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
45.5%
52.7%
 -13.66%
Black/African American
18.6%
17%
 +9.41%
Native
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
10.5%
6.2%
 +69.35%
Asian
19.7%
20.2%
 -2.48%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
3.4%
 +26.47%
Other
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23294 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 23294 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23294 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23294 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.1 +0.94% 31.5 -0.32% 32.6 +2.19%
2020 31.8 -0.31% 31.6 -1.25% 31.9 0%
2019 31.9 -1.24% 32 -0.62% 31.9 -1.85%
2018 32.3 +0.94% 32.2 -0.62% 32.5 +3.17%
2017 32 - 32.4 - 31.5 -

The median age of the 23294 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 23294 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 1,142 +34.9% 1,502 +1.49% 1,435 1,515
10 to 19 857 +30.42% 732 -22.29% 1,134 580
20 to 29 1,722 +20.78% 2,096 -10.76% 2,096 1,870
30 to 39 2,009 -1.02% 1,599 +15.48% 1,951 1,845
40 to 49 982 +23.55% 937 +11.95% 1,218 1,045
50 to 59 691 +22.42% 929 +0.89% 839 930
60 to 69 572 0.52% 775 +16% 546 889
70+ 505 -2.09% 798 +5.58% 483 827

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23294 zip code is $64,103.00.

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 23294.

  • Under 25
    $31,980.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,580.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,846.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,911.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23294 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 23294, 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 23294 is currently $80,733.00.

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.

5.68% of households in 23294 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 23294 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23294 is $35,547.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23294 by the total population of 23294.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23294 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23294 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
    20.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23294 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23294 zip over the age of 16 is 15,204.

Of those people, a total of 75.80% 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 23294 is 74.40%.

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 23294 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 665 54.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,372 91.50% 1.30%
25 to 29 years 2,594 82.80% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 2,524 86.00% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 2,495 87.50% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 1,881 85.30% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 928 90.30% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 818 65.80% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 873 43.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,054 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23294. 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 7,647 74.70% 2.20%
Black or African American 2,934 78.50% 2.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 2,918 70.80% 0.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 965 86.60% 2.20%
Two or more races 701 81.50% 0.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,479 88.90% 1.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,297 74.00% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23294 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 23294 is 11,317, with median earnings of $44,071.00.

Women in 23294 are earning approximately 79.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,317 $44,071.00
Male 6,150 $48,647.00
Female 5,167 $38,643.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23294 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 1,019 $63,601.00
Business and Financial 886 $66,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,005 $83,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 277 $82,159.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 128 $81,250.00
Community and Social Service 268 $44,145.00
Legal 91 $62,434.00
Educational and Library 530 $26,193.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 325 $36,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 457 $60,785.00
Healthcare Support 294 $29,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 102 $83,587.00
Food Preparation and Serving 493 $17,555.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 292 $22,297.00
Personal Care and Service 375 $29,688.00
Sales 1,053 $31,302.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,202 $37,313.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 797 $57,933.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 290 $39,239.00
Production 503 $36,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 461 $28,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23294 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 23294.

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 605 $63,827.00 414 $61,531.00
Business and Financial 537 $76,498.00 349 $53,060.00
Computer and Mathematical 696 $86,618.00 309 $55,477.00
Architecture and Engineering 231 $83,993.00 46 $77,788.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $101,063.00 34 $48,667.00
Community and Social Service 48 $29,375.00 220 $44,342.00
Legal 28 $0.00 63 $66,125.00
Educational and Library 150 $23,289.00 380 $26,491.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 150 $44,231.00 175 $27,078.00
Healthcare Practitioners 134 $39,091.00 323 $61,017.00
Healthcare Support 27 $28,125.00 267 $31,528.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 94 $84,022.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 340 $18,031.00 153 $13,925.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 151 $25,337.00 141 $21,450.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 357 $30,332.00
Sales 462 $39,833.00 591 $30,533.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $38,833.00 990 $36,761.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 743 $58,478.00 54 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 261 $47,083.00 29 $0.00
Production 372 $36,768.00 131 $26,567.00
Transportation and Material Moving 382 $27,500.00 79 $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 8,260 households in 23294, with an average household size of 2.31 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 4,557 families living in the 23294 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 23294:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,135 361 1,061 3,703
Average Household Size 2.99 3.86 3.39 1.29
Total Families 3,135 361 1,061 0
Average Household Size 2.96 3.15 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 4,557 families living in 23294, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23294:

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 8,719 housing units in 23294.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,260 94.74%
Vacant 459 5.26%

58.99% of the total 8,719 housing units in 23294 are rental units. This is approximately 5,143 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,985 are occupied by the owner - or 34.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23294 is $1,312.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23294 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
    132
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    596
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,237
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,200
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    81
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23294 is $232,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23294 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    98
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    36
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    98
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    580
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,805
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    324
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23294. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23294 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    128
  • 1940 to 1949
    76
  • 1950 to 1959
    673
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,365
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,961
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,963
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,647
  • 2000 to 2009
    564
  • 2010 to 2013
    303
  • 2014 or later
    39

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 23294 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    308
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,963
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,586
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,403

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23294 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23294 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23294.

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
    207
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    925
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,450
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,073
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,287
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    783
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,193
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    233
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    84
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    212
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    85
  • 90 or more minutes
    74

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23294 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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