24747 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24747, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24747 is a zip code in Mercer County, West Virginia, which covers District I and District III, with a total population of 3,700 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 24747 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24747.

The estimated population of people living in 24747 is 3,700, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24747 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,700
+11.11%
+10.22%
2020
3,330
+12.58%
-
2019
2,958
 -3.02% -
2018
3,050
 -9.15% -
2017
3,357
 - -

Population of 24747 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24747 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
96.4%
97.5%
 -1.13%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
1.1%
 +136.36%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24747 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 24747 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24747 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24747 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 +29.65% 39.7 +47.58% 46.2 +5%
2020 34.4 +3.3% 26.9 -8.19% 44 +4.76%
2019 33.3 -3.2% 29.3 -9.57% 42 +5.79%
2018 34.4 +5.2% 32.4 +3.85% 39.7 +1.53%
2017 32.7 - 31.2 - 39.1 -

The median age of the 24747 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 24747 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 +91.71% 273 -64.81% 595 129
10 to 19 188 -61.8% 222 +38.27% 78 268
20 to 29 260 -34.71% 272 -52.95% 177 140
30 to 39 174 -5.68% 123 20.2% 158 104
40 to 49 107 +126.65% 217 +36.49% 217 304
50 to 59 180 +93.42% 218 +19.49% 310 259
60 to 69 277 4.9% 258 +46.22% 277 329
70+ 100 +96.62% 147 +27.87% 199 156

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24747 zip code is $31,350.00.

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 24747.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $25,149.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,358.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24747 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 24747, 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 24747 is currently $42,757.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 24747 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 24747 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    36.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24747 is $16,930.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24747 by the total population of 24747.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24747 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24747 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
    0.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24747 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24747 zip over the age of 16 is 2,821.

Of those people, a total of 42.10% 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 24747 is 41.50%.

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 24747 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 191 1.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 207 43.50% 20.00%
25 to 29 years 110 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 147 83.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 371 68.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 519 52.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 315 52.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 388 45.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 390 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 183 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24747. 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 2,785 41.90% 1.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
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 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 36 61.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 96 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,689 43.40% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24747 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 24747 is 1,170, with median earnings of $28,951.00.

Women in 24747 are earning approximately 67.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,170 $28,951.00
Male 492 $36,724.00
Female 678 $24,824.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24747 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 2 $0.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 249 $33,013.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $65,278.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 116 $24,615.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $0.00
Sales 72 $36,379.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $21,492.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $0.00
Production 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24747 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 24747.

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 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 61 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 231 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 42 $65,278.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 116 $24,615.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Sales 52 $0.00 20 $5,227.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $0.00 82 $20,726.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $0.00 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 1,382 households in 24747, with an average household size of 2.68 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 910 families living in the 24747 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 24747:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 697 37 176 472
Average Household Size 3.64 2.73 3.19 1.07
Total Families 697 37 176 0
Average Household Size 3.61 2.73 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 910 families living in 24747, 20.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24747:

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 1,533 housing units in 24747.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,382 90.15%
Vacant 151 9.85%

12.65% of the total 1,533 housing units in 24747 are rental units. This is approximately 194 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 940 are occupied by the owner - or 61.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24747 is $820.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24747 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
    248
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    171
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 24747 is $75,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24747 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    272
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    312
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    121
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    190
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    28
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24747. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24747 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    126
  • 1940 to 1949
    117
  • 1950 to 1959
    80
  • 1960 to 1969
    50
  • 1970 to 1979
    357
  • 1980 to 1989
    254
  • 1990 to 1999
    301
  • 2000 to 2009
    248
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 24747 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    43
  • 1 vehicle available
    467
  • 2 vehicles available
    581
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    291

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24747 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24747 that commute to work in a particular way.

36 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24747.

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
    22
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    31
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    72
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    222
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    173
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    52
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    133
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    68
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    180
  • 90 or more minutes
    51

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 24747 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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