24124 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24124, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24124 is a zip code in Bland County and Giles County, Virginia, which covers District 4, Central, and Western, with a total population of 4,682 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 24124 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24124.

The estimated population of people living in 24124 is 4,682, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24124 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,682
 -2.62% +2.65%
2020
4,808
+0.48%
-
2019
4,785
 -4.43% -
2018
5,007
+9.78%
-
2017
4,561
 - -

Population of 24124 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24124 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
95.3%
98.6%
 -3.35%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
0.4%
 +550.00%
Asian
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.2%
 +600.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24124 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 24124 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24124 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24124 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 -5.96% 38.4 +5.49% 37.6 -9.4%
2020 40.3 -4.28% 36.4 -9.68% 41.5 -2.35%
2019 42.1 +2.68% 40.3 -6.06% 42.5 +4.17%
2018 41 -4.43% 42.9 -0.46% 40.8 -4.67%
2017 42.9 - 43.1 - 42.8 -

The median age of the 24124 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 24124 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 9 203 +91.21% 266 +87.38% 420 537
10 to 19 278 -40.89% 294 -9.35% 169 250
20 to 29 359 +4.79% 265 -10.52% 371 213
30 to 39 137 +52.15% 199 +30.9% 213 234
40 to 49 399 -49.47% 496 -56.53% 235 248
50 to 59 195 +70.24% 264 +41.03% 355 390
60 to 69 279 -7.05% 226 +25.82% 248 282
70+ 268 +10.49% 433 -51.35% 283 234

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24124 zip code is $52,708.00.

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 24124.

  • Under 25
    $66,141.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,588.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,793.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24124 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 24124, 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 24124 is currently $58,605.00.

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.

2.62% of households in 24124 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 24124 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    30.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24124 is $23,539.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24124 by the total population of 24124.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24124 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24124 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
    8.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24124 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24124 zip over the age of 16 is 3,545.

Of those people, a total of 55.50% 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 24124 is 54.50%.

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 24124 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 239 26.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 324 53.40% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 260 100.00% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 268 90.30% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 368 75.00% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 581 68.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 458 70.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 269 68.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 454 5.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 324 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24124. 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 3,471 56.10% 1.60%
Black or African American 4 25.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 70 27.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 64 14.10% 55.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,452 56.20% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24124 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 24124 is 1,932, with median earnings of $37,950.00.

Women in 24124 are earning approximately 60.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,932 $37,950.00
Male 1,025 $47,704.00
Female 907 $28,792.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24124 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 55 $79,063.00
Business and Financial 29 $46,932.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $42,386.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $91,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $47,969.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 153 $19,663.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $54,716.00
Healthcare Support 100 $16,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $37,813.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $10,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $26,000.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00
Sales 145 $22,686.00
Office and Administrative Support 132 $40,882.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $48,194.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $58,125.00
Production 348 $47,754.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $37,045.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24124 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 24124.

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 29 $39,792.00 26 $105,588.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 15 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $91,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 34 $47,969.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $0.00 124 $19,087.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 60 $54,659.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 100 $16,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $39,531.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00 47 $10,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $34,500.00 44 $5,962.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Sales 34 $30,500.00 111 $22,633.00
Office and Administrative Support 4 $0.00 128 $40,956.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $48,194.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $58,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 247 $49,438.00 101 $30,670.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $37,045.00 0 $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 1,834 households in 24124, 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 1,141 families living in the 24124 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 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 24124:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 914 45 182 693
Average Household Size 3.22 3.84 4.25 1.13
Total Families 914 45 182 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.38 4.05 0

Poverty

Of the 1,141 families living in 24124, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24124:

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 2,197 housing units in 24124.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,834 83.48%
Vacant 363 16.52%

13.88% of the total 2,197 housing units in 24124 are rental units. This is approximately 305 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,460 are occupied by the owner - or 66.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24124 is $581.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24124 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
    48
  • $500 to $999
    228
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 24124 is $99,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24124 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    207
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    524
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    350
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    136
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    92
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24124. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24124 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    392
  • 1940 to 1949
    500
  • 1950 to 1959
    223
  • 1960 to 1969
    102
  • 1970 to 1979
    286
  • 1980 to 1989
    289
  • 1990 to 1999
    314
  • 2000 to 2009
    91
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 24124 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    462
  • 2 vehicles available
    890
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    394

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24124 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24124 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24124.

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
    116
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    139
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    253
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    323
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    64
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    94
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    205
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    151
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    186
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    301
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    63
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 24124 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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