23838 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23838, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23838 is a zip code in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which covers Bermuda, Dale, and Matoaca, with a total population of 16,511 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 23838 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23838.

The estimated population of people living in 23838 is 16,511, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23838 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,511
 -0.07% +0.52%
2020
16,523
 -0.86% -
2019
16,666
+1.63%
-
2018
16,399
 -0.16% -
2017
16,426
 - -

Population of 23838 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23838 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
76.2%
83.4%
 -8.63%
Black/African American
10.6%
11.7%
 -9.40%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
1.5%
 +193.33%
Asian
3.6%
0.7%
 +414.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
2.5%
 +84.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23838 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 23838 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23838 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23838 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 +1.28% 46.4 -0.43% 48.3 +3.43%
2020 46.7 +1.74% 46.6 +4.25% 46.7 -1.06%
2019 45.9 +0.88% 44.7 +1.13% 47.2 0%
2018 45.5 +0.66% 44.2 -0.45% 47.2 +2.83%
2017 45.2 - 44.4 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 23838 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 23838 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 9 861 -16.61% 850 -21.64% 722 665
10 to 19 1,445 -5.56% 1,143 -3.92% 1,364 1,095
20 to 29 730 +11.43% 554 +45.39% 778 842
30 to 39 575 0.69% 743 -11.5% 561 639
40 to 49 1,464 -11.61% 1,393 -7.73% 1,293 1,281
50 to 59 1,571 -12.43% 1,646 -8.25% 1,376 1,511
60 to 69 907 +33.5% 1,103 +21.22% 1,242 1,339
70+ 740 +16.87% 701 +35.06% 855 948

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23838 zip code is $114,729.00.

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 23838.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $125,510.00
  • 45 to 64
    $123,967.00
  • 65 and over
    $81,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23838 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 23838, 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 23838 is currently $141,575.00.

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.

20.05% of households in 23838 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 23838 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23838 is $50,369.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23838 by the total population of 23838.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23838 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23838 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
    21.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23838 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23838 zip over the age of 16 is 13,837.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% 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 23838 is 60.10%.

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 23838 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,172 43.60% 7.00%
20 to 24 years 1,165 73.70% 14.60%
25 to 29 years 455 79.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 647 83.50% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 1,597 81.00% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 3,100 86.40% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,317 76.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,436 57.70% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 2,168 20.50% 2.00%
75 years and over 780 10.80% 21.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23838. 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 10,851 60.50% 2.30%
Black or African American 1,577 76.60% 3.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53 60.40% 0.00%
Asian 535 59.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 322 64.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 499 56.10% 34.60%
Hispanic or Latino 465 67.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,723 60.10% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23838 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 23838 is 8,318, with median earnings of $54,302.00.

Women in 23838 are earning approximately 70.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,318 $54,302.00
Male 4,484 $64,728.00
Female 3,834 $45,574.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23838 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 1,423 $95,837.00
Business and Financial 700 $74,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 416 $101,111.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $107,386.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 140 $84,545.00
Community and Social Service 158 $43,750.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 773 $45,491.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $16,538.00
Healthcare Practitioners 659 $56,641.00
Healthcare Support 197 $4,429.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 128 $48,333.00
Law Enforcement 90 $59,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $5,439.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $52,841.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $17,917.00
Sales 831 $34,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 897 $38,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 223 $39,803.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 269 $63,822.00
Production 323 $85,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 296 $28,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23838 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 23838.

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 885 $99,718.00 538 $80,160.00
Business and Financial 321 $102,917.00 379 $70,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 263 $92,125.00 153 $112,042.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $107,159.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 100 $150,588.00 40 $62,381.00
Community and Social Service 95 $14,125.00 63 $52,292.00
Legal 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 258 $52,585.00 515 $45,134.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 28 $4,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $93,819.00 521 $51,953.00
Healthcare Support 80 $0.00 117 $6,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $49,107.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 88 $59,205.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $5,781.00 116 $5,345.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 175 $55,039.00 40 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $83,068.00 39 $15,417.00
Sales 381 $47,981.00 450 $32,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 152 $53,000.00 745 $37,264.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 223 $39,803.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 269 $63,822.00 0 $0.00
Production 290 $89,250.00 33 $39,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 277 $28,472.00 19 $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 5,777 households in 23838, with an average household size of 2.85 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 4,806 families living in the 23838 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 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 23838:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,332 116 358 971
Average Household Size 3.15 3.52 3.32 1.3
Total Families 4,332 116 358 0
Average Household Size 3.11 3.16 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 4,806 families living in 23838, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23838:

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 5,926 housing units in 23838.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,777 97.49%
Vacant 149 2.51%

2.80% of the total 5,926 housing units in 23838 are rental units. This is approximately 166 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,542 are occupied by the owner - or 93.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23838 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23838 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
    69
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    13
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    52
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    79

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23838 is $355,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23838 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    104
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    43
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    216
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    345
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,071
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,648
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,025
  • $1,000,000 or more
    90

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23838. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23838 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    85
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    43
  • 1960 to 1969
    79
  • 1970 to 1979
    972
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,120
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,264
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,674
  • 2010 to 2013
    689
  • 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 23838 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    76
  • 1 vehicle available
    658
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,963
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,080

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23838 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23838 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23838.

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
    1
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    173
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    592
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    371
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,131
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    690
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,602
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    732
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    426
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    345
  • 90 or more minutes
    116

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23838 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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