98823 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98823, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98823 is a zip code in Douglas County and Grant County, Washington, which covers Waterville CCD, Ephrata-Soap Lake CCD, and Quincy, with a total population of 12,514 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 98823 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98823.

The estimated population of people living in 98823 is 12,514, with a median age of 34.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98823 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,514
+6.59%
+10.58%
2020
11,740
+3.86%
-
2019
11,304
+0.58%
-
2018
11,239
 -0.69% -
2017
11,317
 - -

Population of 98823 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98823 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
65.7%
75.9%
 -13.44%
Black/African American
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
27%
19.9%
 +35.68%
Asian
0.3%
1.7%
 -82.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
1.7%
 +170.59%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98823 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 98823 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98823 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98823 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.4 -1.43% 33.6 -2.33% 36.3 -0.55%
2020 34.9 -4.64% 34.4 -6.27% 36.5 -0.27%
2019 36.6 -1.35% 36.7 +0.82% 36.6 -4.44%
2018 37.1 -2.62% 36.4 -0.27% 38.3 -1.29%
2017 38.1 - 36.5 - 38.8 -

The median age of the 98823 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 98823 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 1,025 1.41% 732 -3.43% 1,025 693
10 to 19 764 +61.7% 821 +24.33% 1,238 1,023
20 to 29 765 +33.98% 607 +23.61% 991 746
30 to 39 658 +39.65% 635 -16.76% 955 529
40 to 49 787 6.08% 691 4.03% 783 687
50 to 59 621 -5.55% 891 -34.42% 566 620
60 to 69 686 +15.53% 477 +41.29% 760 706
70+ 574 +10.09% 583 -2.72% 625 567

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98823 zip code is $71,987.00.

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 98823.

  • Under 25
    $46,682.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,063.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,929.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,708.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98823 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 98823, 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 98823 is currently $85,895.00.

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.

4.90% of households in 98823 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 98823 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98823 is $30,973.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98823 by the total population of 98823.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98823 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98823 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
    10.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98823 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98823 zip over the age of 16 is 9,163.

Of those people, a total of 68.50% 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 98823 is 65.20%.

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 98823 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 628 81.40% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 598 73.90% 8.40%
25 to 29 years 1,139 93.40% 9.50%
30 to 34 years 721 90.20% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 1,337 83.80% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 1,501 81.40% 0.10%
55 to 59 years 581 77.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 844 67.10% 10.20%
65 to 74 years 1,094 12.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 720 15.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98823. 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 6,947 64.50% 4.40%
Black or African American 54 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 99 38.40% 0.00%
Asian 35 28.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,261 95.60% 8.40%
Two or more races 767 66.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,963 86.00% 8.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,467 64.10% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98823 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 98823 is 5,977, with median earnings of $42,364.00.

Women in 98823 are earning approximately 61.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,977 $42,364.00
Male 3,551 $52,777.00
Female 2,426 $32,648.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98823 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 875 $70,966.00
Business and Financial 140 $58,421.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $57,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $63,750.00
Community and Social Service 103 $66,518.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 769 $51,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $52,337.00
Healthcare Support 95 $32,841.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 248 $26,869.00
Law Enforcement 105 $58,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 365 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $41,528.00
Personal Care and Service 190 $25,820.00
Sales 435 $31,024.00
Office and Administrative Support 466 $42,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 377 $27,176.00
Construction and Extraction 166 $54,091.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 341 $60,795.00
Production 250 $29,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 425 $59,290.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98823 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 98823.

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 620 $71,483.00 255 $26,406.00
Business and Financial 43 $110,268.00 97 $58,322.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $85,000.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $103,068.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $46,429.00 35 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 221 $57,969.00 548 $51,603.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $0.00 80 $70,714.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 76 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 248 $26,869.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 105 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 299 $2,499.00 66 $13,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $0.00 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 170 $25,430.00
Sales 149 $71,319.00 286 $21,034.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $0.00 443 $42,089.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 305 $35,863.00 72 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 166 $54,091.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 341 $60,795.00 0 $0.00
Production 138 $27,917.00 112 $33,133.00
Transportation and Material Moving 352 $65,417.00 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 4,529 households in 98823, with an average household size of 2.72 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 3,281 families living in the 98823 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 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 98823:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,306 543 432 1,248
Average Household Size 3.13 3.65 3.72 1.2
Total Families 2,306 543 432 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.29 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 3,281 families living in 98823, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98823:

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 4,874 housing units in 98823.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,529 92.92%
Vacant 345 7.08%

27.62% of the total 4,874 housing units in 98823 are rental units. This is approximately 1,346 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,035 are occupied by the owner - or 62.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98823 is $855.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98823 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
    148
  • Less than $500
    148
  • $500 to $999
    797
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    281
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    66
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98823 is $180,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98823 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    307
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    220
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    570
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    718
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    791
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    346
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    54
  • $1,000,000 or more
    29

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98823. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98823 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    196
  • 1940 to 1949
    562
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,315
  • 1960 to 1969
    239
  • 1970 to 1979
    437
  • 1980 to 1989
    535
  • 1990 to 1999
    759
  • 2000 to 2009
    523
  • 2010 to 2013
    308
  • 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 98823 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    52
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,065
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,143
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,269

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98823 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98823 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98823.

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
    497
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    871
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    575
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    678
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    690
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    488
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    993
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    146
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    178
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    193
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    322
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98823 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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