24986 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24986, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24986 is a zip code in Greenbrier County and Pocahontas County, West Virginia, which covers Eastern and Huntersville, with a total population of 5,056 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 24986 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24986.

The estimated population of people living in 24986 is 5,056, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24986 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,056
 -0.02% -4.39%
2020
5,057
 -7.67% -
2019
5,477
+3.69%
-
2018
5,282
 -0.11% -
2017
5,288
 - -

Population of 24986 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24986 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
90.5%
87.2%
 +3.78%
Black/African American
4.5%
7.7%
 -41.56%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.2%
 +50.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
3.4%
 -23.53%
Other
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24986 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 24986 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24986 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24986 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 -3.96% 38.6 -5.16% 48.1 +1.05%
2020 45.5 +2.25% 40.7 -5.13% 47.6 +5.78%
2019 44.5 -5.52% 42.9 -4.88% 45 -5.86%
2018 47.1 -2.08% 45.1 -1.31% 47.8 -5.72%
2017 48.1 - 45.7 - 50.7 -

The median age of the 24986 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 24986 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 9 221 +77.55% 196 -71.76% 447 67
10 to 19 300 -10.53% 275 +53.31% 260 368
20 to 29 258 0.91% 337 -14.32% 232 274
30 to 39 272 +81.51% 296 -27.32% 475 222
40 to 49 232 +14.61% 350 0.070000000000001% 244 340
50 to 59 296 -23.99% 554 -20.62% 224 425
60 to 69 389 -10.09% 517 -40.62% 337 326
70+ 360 +21.5% 435 -13.26% 438 377

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24986 zip code is $39,445.00.

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 24986.

  • Under 25
    $31,719.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,269.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,891.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,676.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24986 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 24986, 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 24986 is currently $46,803.00.

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.

0.42% of households in 24986 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 24986 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    34.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24986 is $20,326.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24986 by the total population of 24986.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24986 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24986 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
    11.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24986 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24986 zip over the age of 16 is 4,125.

Of those people, a total of 44.00% 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 24986 is 40.60%.

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 24986 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 211 21.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 200 44.00% 64.80%
25 to 29 years 306 52.30% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 360 78.60% 8.80%
35 to 44 years 581 80.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 646 62.40% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 343 56.60% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 357 22.40% 32.50%
65 to 74 years 660 13.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 461 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24986. 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 3,758 45.00% 7.30%
Black or African American 219 44.30% 18.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 5 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 42 69.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 101 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 58 53.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,713 44.70% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24986 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 24986 is 1,676, with median earnings of $30,124.00.

Women in 24986 are earning approximately 75.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,676 $30,124.00
Male 857 $33,848.00
Female 819 $25,375.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24986 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 62 $34,583.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $44,886.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 77 $35,404.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $48,362.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $23,550.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 87 $31,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $25,370.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 230 $16,548.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $43,125.00
Sales 57 $16,156.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $25,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $31,071.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $24,375.00
Production 112 $44,243.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $52,297.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24986 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 24986.

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 35 $14,688.00 27 $52,750.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $44,886.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $0.00 50 $33,889.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 38 $48,362.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $23,550.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 87 $31,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 131 $26,556.00 159 $11,283.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $31,292.00 109 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $50,417.00 39 $28,021.00
Sales 10 $0.00 47 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 28 $0.00 194 $25,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $31,071.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $24,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 102 $44,079.00 10 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $52,297.00 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 2,165 households in 24986, with an average household size of 2.23 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 1,402 families living in the 24986 zip code with an average family size of 2.69 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 24986:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,042 126 234 763
Average Household Size 2.75 2.57 3.35 1.12
Total Families 1,042 126 234 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.32 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 1,402 families living in 24986, 14.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24986:

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 3,166 housing units in 24986.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,165 68.38%
Vacant 1,001 31.62%

18.07% of the total 3,166 housing units in 24986 are rental units. This is approximately 572 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,515 are occupied by the owner - or 47.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24986 is $756.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24986 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
    78
  • Less than $500
    88
  • $500 to $999
    347
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    137
  • $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 24986 is $122,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24986 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    74
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    456
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    438
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    198
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    275
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    68
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24986. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24986 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    425
  • 1940 to 1949
    282
  • 1950 to 1959
    300
  • 1960 to 1969
    408
  • 1970 to 1979
    504
  • 1980 to 1989
    338
  • 1990 to 1999
    425
  • 2000 to 2009
    367
  • 2010 to 2013
    117
  • 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 24986 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    131
  • 1 vehicle available
    715
  • 2 vehicles available
    893
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    426

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24986 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24986 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24986.

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
    116
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    384
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    186
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    260
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    17
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    229
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    22
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    78
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    10
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 24986 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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