24228 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24228, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24228 is a zip code in Dickenson County, Virginia, which covers Clintwood, Ervinton, Kenady, and Willis, with a total population of 5,842 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 24228 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24228.

The estimated population of people living in 24228 is 5,842, with a median age of 47.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24228 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,842
 -6.14% -11.65%
2020
6,224
 -3.49% -
2019
6,449
+2.46%
-
2018
6,294
 -4.81% -
2017
6,612
 - -

Population of 24228 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24228 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
96.6%
97%
 -0.41%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24228 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 24228 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24228 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24228 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 +0.21% 46.5 +1.75% 49.2 -1.01%
2020 46.9 +3.08% 45.7 +2.01% 49.7 +5.97%
2019 45.5 -0.66% 44.8 -3.24% 46.9 +4.69%
2018 45.8 +3.15% 46.3 0% 44.8 +7.69%
2017 44.4 - 46.3 - 41.6 -

The median age of the 24228 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 24228 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 9 375 -33.13% 331 -56.72% 248 177
10 to 19 259 +20.33% 510 -11.96% 305 432
20 to 29 369 -30.3% 368 -22.09% 252 285
30 to 39 299 +8.46% 276 -9.96% 318 239
40 to 49 552 -11.89% 377 -0.22% 483 360
50 to 59 453 -0.72% 542 -7.37% 444 502
60 to 69 570 -28.95% 407 -5.09% 406 382
70+ 425 +12.85% 499 +7.17% 477 532

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24228 zip code is $35,481.00.

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 24228.

  • Under 25
    $39,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $37,135.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,700.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,778.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24228 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 24228, 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 24228 is currently $54,131.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 24228 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 24228 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    40.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24228 is $26,589.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24228 by the total population of 24228.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24228 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24228 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
    2.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24228 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24228 zip over the age of 16 is 4,906.

Of those people, a total of 39.40% 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 24228 is 37.80%.

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 24228 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 226 14.60% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 296 70.60% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 241 75.50% 9.30%
30 to 34 years 286 68.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 691 60.30% 10.10%
45 to 54 years 738 58.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 631 41.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 346 23.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 758 12.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 693 3.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24228. 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 4,785 39.90% 4.10%
Black or African American 63 7.90% 40.00%
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 7 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 51 39.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 72 25.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,738 40.30% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24228 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 24228 is 1,854, with median earnings of $34,450.00.

Women in 24228 are earning approximately 61.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,854 $34,450.00
Male 986 $42,451.00
Female 868 $26,051.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24228 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 127 $110,125.00
Business and Financial 140 $38,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 99 $79,472.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 74 $36,458.00
Legal 53 $4,340.00
Educational and Library 88 $37,273.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 141 $32,782.00
Healthcare Support 41 $21,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $39,554.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $10,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $16,324.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 150 $19,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 199 $31,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $61,071.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $74,514.00
Production 81 $53,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 82 $38,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24228 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 24228.

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 91 $118,523.00 36 $71,250.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 132 $37,911.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 85 $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 42 $37,188.00 32 $24,375.00
Legal 3 $0.00 50 $4,236.00
Educational and Library 45 $0.00 43 $35,341.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 127 $27,135.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 41 $21,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $40,109.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 40 $4,674.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $16,507.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 55 $32,188.00 95 $6,840.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $47,059.00 129 $30,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $61,071.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $74,514.00 0 $0.00
Production 81 $53,393.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 82 $38,000.00 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 2,424 households in 24228, with an average household size of 2.35 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 1,478 families living in the 24228 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 24228:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,078 154 246 946
Average Household Size 3.2 2.64 3.28 1.08
Total Families 1,078 154 246 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.55 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 1,478 families living in 24228, 20.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24228:

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 3,229 housing units in 24228.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,424 75.07%
Vacant 805 24.93%

10.19% of the total 3,229 housing units in 24228 are rental units. This is approximately 329 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,830 are occupied by the owner - or 56.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24228 is $635.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24228 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
    265
  • Less than $500
    61
  • $500 to $999
    253
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $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 24228 is $89,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24228 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    354
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    621
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    255
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    270
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    185
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    121
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24228. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24228 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    145
  • 1940 to 1949
    354
  • 1950 to 1959
    340
  • 1960 to 1969
    425
  • 1970 to 1979
    488
  • 1980 to 1989
    457
  • 1990 to 1999
    458
  • 2000 to 2009
    337
  • 2010 to 2013
    225
  • 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 24228 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    240
  • 1 vehicle available
    905
  • 2 vehicles available
    635
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    644

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24228 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24228 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24228.

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
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    416
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    267
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    116
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    253
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    38
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    207
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    174
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    133
  • 90 or more minutes
    8

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 24228 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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