24333 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24333, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24333 is a zip code in Carroll County, Grayson County, and Galax city, Virginia, which covers Fancy Gap, Piper Gap, Sulphur Springs, Old Town, Providence, and Galax, with a total population of 18,402 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 24333 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24333.

The estimated population of people living in 24333 is 18,402, with a median age of 45.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24333 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,402
+6.27%
+2.00%
2020
17,317
 -2.54% -
2019
17,768
+0.2%
-
2018
17,733
 -1.71% -
2017
18,041
 - -

Population of 24333 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24333 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
83.6%
85.3%
 -1.99%
Black/African American
2%
3.4%
 -41.18%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.8%
8.8%
 +34.09%
Asian
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2.1%
 -23.81%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24333 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 24333 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24333 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24333 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.2 -3% 44.9 -6.26% 45.3 -0.66%
2020 46.6 +2.64% 47.9 +3.9% 45.6 +0.88%
2019 45.4 +0.89% 46.1 +2.44% 45.2 +0.44%
2018 45 -1.32% 45 +0.9% 45 -2.39%
2017 45.6 - 44.6 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 24333 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 24333 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 1,048 +4.44% 987 -0.79% 1,092 974
10 to 19 1,184 -27.84% 910 +18.26% 865 1,079
20 to 29 605 +44.64% 977 +41.48% 898 1,380
30 to 39 1,249 -36.49% 876 +8.04% 850 893
40 to 49 1,185 -1.45% 1,179 +8.15% 1,099 1,266
50 to 59 1,379 -12.29% 1,383 -0.5% 1,194 1,361
60 to 69 1,185 +17.06% 1,343 +33.16% 1,393 1,800
70+ 1,164 -3.9% 1,387 -14.14% 1,062 1,196

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24333 zip code is $47,364.00.

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 24333.

  • Under 25
    $41,744.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,359.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,692.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24333 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 24333, 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 24333 is currently $69,352.00.

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.

4.72% of households in 24333 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 24333 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24333 is $28,788.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24333 by the total population of 24333.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24333 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24333 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
    8.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24333 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24333 zip over the age of 16 is 15,071.

Of those people, a total of 59.70% 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 24333 is 56.40%.

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 24333 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 679 48.30% 15.50%
20 to 24 years 1,260 92.10% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 1,018 81.30% 8.80%
30 to 34 years 881 70.00% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 1,964 87.30% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 2,518 83.30% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 1,300 65.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,719 50.10% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 2,303 20.80% 5.40%
75 years and over 1,429 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24333. 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 13,400 58.80% 6.20%
Black or African American 535 49.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 62 90.30% 0.00%
Asian 129 41.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 333 69.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 612 85.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,420 76.30% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,940 58.50% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24333 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 24333 is 8,504, with median earnings of $31,099.00.

Women in 24333 are earning approximately 70.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,504 $31,099.00
Male 3,840 $37,807.00
Female 4,664 $26,787.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24333 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 812 $48,426.00
Business and Financial 93 $55,163.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $43,899.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $44,358.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $63,676.00
Community and Social Service 206 $44,583.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 373 $44,855.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $11,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 939 $31,277.00
Healthcare Support 439 $19,456.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00
Law Enforcement 334 $78,472.00
Food Preparation and Serving 367 $10,129.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 278 $17,700.00
Personal Care and Service 217 $15,216.00
Sales 1,223 $19,213.00
Office and Administrative Support 647 $30,023.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $21,442.00
Construction and Extraction 446 $41,370.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 253 $29,750.00
Production 851 $32,741.00
Transportation and Material Moving 205 $65,938.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24333 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 24333.

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 461 $49,676.00 351 $46,033.00
Business and Financial 30 $168,500.00 63 $41,741.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 47 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $44,358.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $62,574.00 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 124 $39,688.00 82 $51,719.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 103 $43,063.00 270 $45,691.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $38,417.00 74 $11,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 102 $46,522.00 837 $31,090.00
Healthcare Support 42 $46,667.00 397 $19,044.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 326 $79,028.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $16,771.00 308 $9,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $22,450.00 121 $10,352.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $11,806.00 162 $15,337.00
Sales 293 $7,457.00 930 $23,132.00
Office and Administrative Support 107 $27,275.00 540 $30,463.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $21,442.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 414 $41,755.00 32 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 212 $44,125.00 41 $0.00
Production 602 $37,578.00 249 $17,331.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $60,625.00 27 $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 7,281 households in 24333, with an average household size of 2.48 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 4,944 families living in the 24333 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 24333:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,787 342 815 2,337
Average Household Size 3.08 3.17 3.43 1.09
Total Families 3,787 342 815 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.75 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 4,944 families living in 24333, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24333:

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 9,054 housing units in 24333.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,281 80.42%
Vacant 1,773 19.58%

15.26% of the total 9,054 housing units in 24333 are rental units. This is approximately 1,382 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,652 are occupied by the owner - or 62.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24333 is $666.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24333 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
    247
  • Less than $500
    294
  • $500 to $999
    901
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    110
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    20
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    19

Property Value

The median value of a property in 24333 is $115,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24333 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    696
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,744
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    791
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    797
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    378
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    61
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24333. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24333 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    751
  • 1940 to 1949
    724
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,025
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,178
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,401
  • 1980 to 1989
    971
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,600
  • 2000 to 2009
    986
  • 2010 to 2013
    365
  • 2014 or later
    53

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 24333 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    431
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,770
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,141
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,939

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24333 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24333 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24333.

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
    585
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,284
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,965
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,034
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    996
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    199
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    725
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    48
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    131
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    516
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    430
  • 90 or more minutes
    267

Summary

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