24574 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24574, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24574 is a zip code in Amherst County, Virginia, which covers District 2, District 3, and District 4, with a total population of 4,483 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 24574 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24574.

The estimated population of people living in 24574 is 4,483, with a median age of 46.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24574 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,483
+3.18%
+9.37%
2020
4,345
+8.38%
-
2019
4,009
+3.27%
-
2018
3,882
 -5.29% -
2017
4,099
 - -

Population of 24574 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24574 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
74.4%
78.3%
 -4.98%
Black/African American
19.4%
12.9%
 +50.39%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
2.8%
 +35.71%
Asian
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
4.7%
 -74.47%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24574 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 24574 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24574 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24574 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.8 -0.64% 46.4 +5.69% 46.9 -0.85%
2020 47.1 +1.73% 43.9 +14.32% 47.3 -3.27%
2019 46.3 -0.64% 38.4 +1.32% 48.9 -0.81%
2018 46.6 +0.87% 37.9 -7.56% 49.3 +4.45%
2017 46.2 - 41 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 24574 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 24574 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 9 161 +40.43% 70 +146.78% 184 227
10 to 19 365 -40.37% 306 -5.97% 237 272
20 to 29 346 +24.24% 150 +45.72% 430 184
30 to 39 225 -49.04% 171 +40.99% 111 252
40 to 49 160 +81.8% 283 +15.48% 285 297
50 to 59 378 -32.97% 357 +8.18% 265 383
60 to 69 333 +40.87% 239 +62.83% 450 421
70+ 257 -7.08% 298 -5.61% 229 256

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24574 zip code is $62,500.00.

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 24574.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,643.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,219.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,213.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24574 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 24574, 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 24574 is currently $86,034.00.

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.

7.12% of households in 24574 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 24574 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24574 is $31,619.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24574 by the total population of 24574.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24574 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24574 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
    10.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24574 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24574 zip over the age of 16 is 3,747.

Of those people, a total of 65.10% 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 24574 is 64.20%.

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 24574 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 184 43.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 266 39.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 348 80.50% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 220 75.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 374 98.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 646 90.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 353 93.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 415 66.70% 8.70%
65 to 74 years 601 30.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 340 19.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24574. 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 2,911 64.30% 1.80%
Black or African American 720 70.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 54 53.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 55 49.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 98 65.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,823 64.40% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24574 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 24574 is 2,407, with median earnings of $32,862.00.

Women in 24574 are earning approximately 77.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,407 $32,862.00
Male 1,257 $39,219.00
Female 1,150 $30,359.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24574 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 184 $66,250.00
Business and Financial 168 $46,828.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $109,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 126 $30,907.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 94 $10,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 206 $67,575.00
Healthcare Support 223 $18,490.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 99 $9,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $34,091.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $25,217.00
Sales 135 $14,896.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $31,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 117 $33,008.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 166 $49,423.00
Production 232 $33,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 104 $40,288.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24574 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 24574.

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 106 $80,286.00 78 $65,625.00
Business and Financial 133 $47,481.00 35 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $109,167.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 101 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $50,893.00 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 206 $67,575.00
Healthcare Support 47 $0.00 176 $18,021.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00 83 $9,072.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $0.00 39 $30,729.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 42 $25,217.00
Sales 96 $23,056.00 39 $6,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 103 $31,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 117 $33,008.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 166 $49,423.00 0 $0.00
Production 174 $42,813.00 58 $30,119.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $12,841.00 73 $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 1,602 households in 24574, with an average household size of 2.63 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 1,170 families living in the 24574 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 24574:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 915 62 193 432
Average Household Size 2.96 3.56 4.06 1.17
Total Families 915 62 193 0
Average Household Size 2.93 3.24 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 1,170 families living in 24574, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24574:

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 1,913 housing units in 24574.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,602 83.74%
Vacant 311 16.26%

8.94% of the total 1,913 housing units in 24574 are rental units. This is approximately 171 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,375 are occupied by the owner - or 71.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24574 is $845.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24574 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
    56
  • Less than $500
    28
  • $500 to $999
    135
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $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 24574 is $184,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24574 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    172
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    106
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    192
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    285
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    352
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    182
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    86
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24574. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24574 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    400
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    71
  • 1960 to 1969
    170
  • 1970 to 1979
    177
  • 1980 to 1989
    284
  • 1990 to 1999
    398
  • 2000 to 2009
    349
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 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 24574 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    47
  • 1 vehicle available
    255
  • 2 vehicles available
    607
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    693

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24574 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24574 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24574.

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
    9
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    114
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    359
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    474
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    293
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    311
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    209
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    52
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    171
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    138

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 24574 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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