23410 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23410, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23410 is a zip code in Accomack County, Virginia, which covers District 6, District 7, District 8, and District 9, with a total population of 1,815 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 23410 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23410.

The estimated population of people living in 23410 is 1,815, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23410 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,815
 -0.6% -6.92%
2020
1,826
+37.71%
-
2019
1,326
 -23.22% -
2018
1,727
 -11.44% -
2017
1,950
 - -

Population of 23410 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23410 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
70.9%
64.8%
 +9.41%
Black/African American
23.7%
19.2%
 +23.44%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
12.9%
 -86.05%
Asian
2.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
2.9%
 -96.55%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23410 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 23410 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23410 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23410 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 -7.36% 37.8 +1.34% 48.5 -1.22%
2020 42.1 -12.47% 37.3 -14.45% 49.1 -7.88%
2019 48.1 +10.32% 43.6 +10.1% 53.3 +14.62%
2018 43.6 +0.23% 39.6 -8.33% 46.5 +0.87%
2017 43.5 - 43.2 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 23410 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 23410 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 9 129 -14.08% 81 +100.84% 69 113
10 to 19 148 +74.73% 197 -108.3% 201 49
20 to 29 86 +72.41% 49 +81.86% 146 67
30 to 39 81 +111.63% 69 +88.82% 139 128
40 to 49 166 -45.85% 186 -22.72% 84 139
50 to 59 133 -8.33% 82 6.49% 118 53
60 to 69 124 0.22% 166 -23.02% 86 129
70+ 107 -8.48% 146 +33.54% 95 199

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23410 zip code is $47,500.00.

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 23410.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,045.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23410 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 23410, 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 23410 is currently $68,101.00.

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.

6.18% of households in 23410 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 23410 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23410 is $28,450.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23410 by the total population of 23410.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23410 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23410 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
    20.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23410 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23410 zip over the age of 16 is 1,458.

Of those people, a total of 52.00% 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 23410 is 50.40%.

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 23410 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 75 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 54 51.90% 57.10%
25 to 29 years 159 50.90% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 11 90.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 306 95.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 297 77.10% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 47 48.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 97 49.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 252 15.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 160 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23410. 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 1,002 51.90% 1.30%
Black or African American 398 55.00% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 39 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 32 59.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 970 51.60% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23410 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 23410 is 735, with median earnings of $36,940.00.

Women in 23410 are earning approximately 83.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 735 $36,940.00
Male 373 $37,330.00
Female 362 $31,250.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23410 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 92 $53,214.00
Business and Financial 139 $105,179.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $24,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $32,500.00
Healthcare Support 6 $15,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $26,417.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00
Sales 104 $40,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $16,029.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $17,197.00
Production 85 $36,166.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $36,667.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23410 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 23410.

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 48 $33,846.00 44 $0.00
Business and Financial 37 $0.00 102 $47,024.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 46 $24,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 10 $29,583.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $65,417.00 27 $24,625.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 69 $0.00 35 $20,966.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 42 $15,441.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $32,875.00 19 $0.00
Production 77 $36,301.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $36,964.00 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 712 households in 23410, 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 453 families living in the 23410 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 23410:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 355 5 93 259
Average Household Size 3.61 1.4 2.81 1.02
Total Families 355 5 93 0
Average Household Size 3.6 1.4 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 453 families living in 23410, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23410:

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 881 housing units in 23410.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 712 80.82%
Vacant 169 19.18%

23.72% of the total 881 housing units in 23410 are rental units. This is approximately 209 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 435 are occupied by the owner - or 49.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23410 is $1,065.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23410 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
    68
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    65
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    102
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23410 is $153,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23410 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    88
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    56
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    67
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    82
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    73
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    17
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    52
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23410. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23410 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    199
  • 1940 to 1949
    78
  • 1950 to 1959
    17
  • 1960 to 1969
    101
  • 1970 to 1979
    98
  • 1980 to 1989
    92
  • 1990 to 1999
    115
  • 2000 to 2009
    69
  • 2010 to 2013
    112
  • 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 23410 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7
  • 1 vehicle available
    215
  • 2 vehicles available
    328
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    162

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23410 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23410 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23410.

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
    20
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    183
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    110
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    107
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    65
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    121
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    56
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    32
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1
  • 90 or more minutes
    18

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23410 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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