23834 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23834, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23834 is a zip code in Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights city, Virginia, which covers Bermuda, Matoaca, and Colonial Heights, with a total population of 27,480 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 23834 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23834.

The estimated population of people living in 23834 is 27,480, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23834 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,480
+3.6%
+13.67%
2020
26,526
+1.96%
-
2019
26,017
+4.81%
-
2018
24,824
+2.68%
-
2017
24,175
 - -

Population of 23834 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23834 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
63%
67.8%
 -7.08%
Black/African American
23%
18.7%
 +22.99%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
8.1%
6.7%
 +20.90%
Asian
3.2%
3.3%
 -3.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
3%
 -23.33%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23834 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 23834 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23834 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23834 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 -3% 38.2 -1.29% 39.4 -4.6%
2020 40 +0.5% 38.7 +1.57% 41.3 -0.96%
2019 39.8 -0.25% 38.1 +1.06% 41.7 -1.88%
2018 39.9 -2.68% 37.7 -1.31% 42.5 -4.06%
2017 41 - 38.2 - 44.3 -

The median age of the 23834 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 23834 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 1,317 +18.58% 1,418 +22.59% 1,564 1,754
10 to 19 1,473 +24.26% 1,469 +14.15% 1,855 1,673
20 to 29 1,509 +10.27% 1,555 +13.9% 1,663 1,782
30 to 39 1,707 -0.71% 1,378 +48.34% 1,675 2,161
40 to 49 1,199 +16.64% 1,533 0.18% 1,394 1,533
50 to 59 1,675 +30.5% 2,007 +5.2% 2,221 2,110
60 to 69 1,287 +2.2% 1,577 +4.83% 1,307 1,649
70+ 1,166 +14.89% 1,905 -4.59% 1,325 1,814

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23834 zip code is $69,454.00.

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 23834.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,379.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,415.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,440.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23834 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 23834, 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 23834 is currently $83,088.00.

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.

6.17% of households in 23834 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 23834 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23834 is $34,224.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23834 by the total population of 23834.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23834 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23834 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
    12.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23834 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23834 zip over the age of 16 is 22,181.

Of those people, a total of 67.30% 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 23834 is 62.40%.

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 23834 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,547 55.80% 33.40%
20 to 24 years 1,426 88.10% 16.30%
25 to 29 years 2,019 90.20% 6.20%
30 to 34 years 2,009 87.00% 8.40%
35 to 44 years 3,299 92.30% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 3,344 81.90% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 2,442 78.20% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 1,460 53.10% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 2,780 24.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,855 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23834. 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 15,222 63.10% 4.80%
Black or African American 4,969 77.60% 11.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 47.60% 0.00%
Asian 734 71.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 100.00% 0.00%
Other 439 68.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 746 81.10% 12.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,484 75.20% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,561 62.50% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23834 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 23834 is 13,837, with median earnings of $40,096.00.

Women in 23834 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,837 $40,096.00
Male 6,674 $50,395.00
Female 7,163 $33,573.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23834 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 1,036 $77,778.00
Business and Financial 802 $52,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 616 $72,018.00
Architecture and Engineering 224 $96,311.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $83,487.00
Community and Social Service 229 $65,694.00
Legal 78 $64,250.00
Educational and Library 1,081 $45,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 121 $12,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 670 $54,044.00
Healthcare Support 453 $42,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 189 $44,811.00
Law Enforcement 211 $53,646.00
Food Preparation and Serving 901 $13,443.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 343 $25,613.00
Personal Care and Service 307 $15,551.00
Sales 1,540 $21,623.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,750 $41,172.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 670 $39,559.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 437 $29,448.00
Production 615 $62,850.00
Transportation and Material Moving 621 $33,489.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23834 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 23834.

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 784 $81,406.00 252 $46,250.00
Business and Financial 264 $81,111.00 538 $44,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 316 $70,323.00 300 $76,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $96,475.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $61,146.00 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 115 $55,536.00 114 $66,625.00
Legal 8 $0.00 70 $63,250.00
Educational and Library 321 $47,708.00 760 $41,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 89 $10,602.00
Healthcare Practitioners 115 $82,589.00 555 $52,361.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 427 $42,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 142 $61,250.00 47 $0.00
Law Enforcement 92 $52,708.00 119 $55,804.00
Food Preparation and Serving 242 $16,250.00 659 $13,305.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 276 $24,643.00 67 $46,417.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $0.00 266 $12,439.00
Sales 441 $31,994.00 1,099 $20,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 432 $49,682.00 1,318 $35,885.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 653 $39,715.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 433 $29,331.00 4 $0.00
Production 475 $74,311.00 140 $25,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 510 $33,546.00 111 $28,750.00

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 10,925 households in 23834, 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 7,486 families living in the 23834 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 23834:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,733 373 2,380 3,439
Average Household Size 3.08 2.67 3.23 1.19
Total Families 4,733 373 2,380 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.25 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 7,486 families living in 23834, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23834:

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 11,809 housing units in 23834.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,925 92.51%
Vacant 884 7.49%

27.54% of the total 11,809 housing units in 23834 are rental units. This is approximately 3,252 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,543 are occupied by the owner - or 63.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23834 is $1,116.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23834 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
    130
  • Less than $500
    117
  • $500 to $999
    1,051
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,650
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    288
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    64
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    82
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23834 is $189,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23834 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    275
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    345
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,686
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,866
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,275
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    996
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    78
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23834. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23834 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    618
  • 1940 to 1949
    606
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,373
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,984
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,008
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,394
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,354
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,211
  • 2010 to 2013
    261
  • 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 23834 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    609
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,116
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,144
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,056

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23834 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23834 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23834.

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
    328
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,126
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,515
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,191
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,081
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,000
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,084
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    455
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    470
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    180
  • 90 or more minutes
    303

Summary

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