24586 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24586, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24586 is a zip code in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, which covers Dan River, with a total population of 4,534 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 24586 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24586.

The estimated population of people living in 24586 is 4,534, with a median age of 48.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24586 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,534
 -15% -22.28%
2020
5,334
 -8.33% -
2019
5,819
 -5.09% -
2018
6,131
+5.09%
-
2017
5,834
 - -

Population of 24586 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24586 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
79.3%
81%
 -2.10%
Black/African American
14.5%
14.3%
 +1.40%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
3.1%
 +48.39%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.6%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24586 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 24586 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24586 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24586 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.1 -0.62% 49 -0.81% 47.6 +2.81%
2020 48.4 +5.22% 49.4 +8.81% 46.3 -0.86%
2019 46 +9% 45.4 +10.46% 46.7 +7.85%
2018 42.2 -4.52% 41.1 -6.16% 43.3 -3.13%
2017 44.2 - 43.8 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 24586 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 24586 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 9 341 -30.18% 405 -61.37% 246 173
10 to 19 303 -13.28% 441 -27.71% 247 324
20 to 29 309 -34.32% 372 -72.53% 211 153
30 to 39 239 -37.88% 291 -2.46% 139 265
40 to 49 370 +9.17% 285 +46.93% 398 427
50 to 59 428 -44.76% 609 -57.23% 239 315
60 to 69 253 +78.23% 374 -1.94% 464 361
70+ 340 -32.89% 474 -28.46% 226 346

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24586 zip code is $48,715.00.

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 24586.

  • Under 25
    $47,697.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,558.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,372.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24586 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 24586, 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 24586 is currently $59,712.00.

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.

1.57% of households in 24586 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 24586 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24586 is $26,050.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24586 by the total population of 24586.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24586 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24586 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
    4.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24586 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24586 zip over the age of 16 is 3,862.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 24586 is 55.50%.

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 24586 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 318 47.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 294 94.90% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 70 100.00% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 130 74.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 605 84.80% 9.70%
45 to 54 years 794 79.50% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 254 67.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 320 46.30% 12.80%
65 to 74 years 761 18.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 316 14.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24586. 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 3,083 59.60% 2.00%
Black or African American 617 44.70% 10.90%
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 91 100.00% 41.80%
Two or more races 71 64.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 129 100.00% 29.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,045 59.00% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24586 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 24586 is 2,145, with median earnings of $30,083.00.

Women in 24586 are earning approximately 53.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,145 $30,083.00
Male 970 $41,111.00
Female 1,175 $22,025.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24586 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 151 $36,250.00
Business and Financial 22 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $76,293.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 66 $42,500.00
Legal 40 $0.00
Educational and Library 106 $46,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $53,920.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 98 $4,225.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $4,659.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $19,052.00
Personal Care and Service 152 $9,836.00
Sales 254 $13,963.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $30,443.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $11,250.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $51,369.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 116 $28,846.00
Production 330 $47,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $47,566.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24586 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 24586.

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 84 $52,625.00 67 $11,940.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $0.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 66 $42,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 106 $46,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 33 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 56 $54,432.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 98 $4,225.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $0.00 32 $5,357.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $0.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $0.00 112 $9,016.00
Sales 72 $106,000.00 182 $12,130.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $0.00 166 $27,115.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $11,250.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $51,369.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 116 $28,846.00 0 $0.00
Production 149 $54,536.00 181 $19,736.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $47,566.00 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 1,911 households in 24586, with an average household size of 2.37 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 1,292 families living in the 24586 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 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 24586:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 982 95 215 619
Average Household Size 2.94 2.84 3.41 1.02
Total Families 982 95 215 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.39 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,292 families living in 24586, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24586:

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 2,343 housing units in 24586.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,911 81.56%
Vacant 432 18.44%

17.16% of the total 2,343 housing units in 24586 are rental units. This is approximately 402 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,485 are occupied by the owner - or 63.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24586 is $997.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24586 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
    24
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    188
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    175
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 24586 is $131,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24586 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    228
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    297
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    324
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    256
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    56
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24586. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24586 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    68
  • 1940 to 1949
    79
  • 1950 to 1959
    184
  • 1960 to 1969
    274
  • 1970 to 1979
    228
  • 1980 to 1989
    412
  • 1990 to 1999
    649
  • 2000 to 2009
    247
  • 2010 to 2013
    202
  • 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 24586 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    74
  • 1 vehicle available
    544
  • 2 vehicles available
    701
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    592

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24586 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24586 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24586.

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
    6
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    185
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    361
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    294
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    495
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    236
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    262
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    17
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    43
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    42
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 24586 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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