25302 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 25302, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

25302 is a zip code in Kanawha County, West Virginia, which covers District 4, with a total population of 13,206 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 25302 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 25302.

The estimated population of people living in 25302 is 13,206, with a median age of 45.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 25302 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,206
+3.03%
-7.81%
2020
12,818
 -3.71% -
2019
13,312
 -6.31% -
2018
14,209
 -0.8% -
2017
14,324
 - -

Population of 25302 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 25302 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
75.6%
77.7%
 -2.70%
Black/African American
15.4%
14%
 +10.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
0.8%
 +137.50%
Asian
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
7.1%
 -18.31%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 25302 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 25302 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 25302 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 25302 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.5 -1.94% 43.7 -2.89% 46.9 -1.26%
2020 46.4 +0.65% 45 +4.65% 47.5 -2.26%
2019 46.1 +7.46% 43 +5.65% 48.6 +3.85%
2018 42.9 -0.46% 40.7 -1.45% 46.8 +1.08%
2017 43.1 - 41.3 - 46.3 -

The median age of the 25302 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 25302 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 9 842 -40.61% 739 -45.89% 523 433
10 to 19 782 -8.63% 714 +23.27% 678 853
20 to 29 999 -15.66% 838 -30.13% 824 577
30 to 39 884 +11.87% 842 +18.47% 988 973
40 to 49 736 -6.7% 782 +23.31% 678 956
50 to 59 1,302 -12.69% 1,302 -32.25% 1,121 927
60 to 69 874 +0.8% 1,012 -7.6% 876 926
70+ 717 +9.98% 959 +13.97% 788 1,085

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 25302 zip code is $43,806.00.

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 25302.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,290.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,700.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 25302 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 25302, 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 25302 is currently $60,684.00.

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.

3.53% of households in 25302 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 25302 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 25302 is $30,433.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 25302 by the total population of 25302.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 25302 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 25302 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
    14.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 25302 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 25302 zip over the age of 16 is 11,375.

Of those people, a total of 58.80% 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 25302 is 54.20%.

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 25302 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 656 42.70% 25.40%
20 to 24 years 586 79.40% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 815 92.30% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 831 79.30% 11.10%
35 to 44 years 1,816 84.10% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 2,110 79.50% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 886 55.90% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 978 57.20% 12.20%
65 to 74 years 1,316 17.40% 10.50%
75 years and over 1,381 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 25302. 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 8,823 56.70% 6.80%
Black or African American 1,790 68.80% 11.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 45.20% 100.00%
Asian 117 89.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 592 53.90% 9.70%
Hispanic or Latino 253 93.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,788 56.60% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 25302 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 25302 is 6,165, with median earnings of $31,132.00.

Women in 25302 are earning approximately 88.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,165 $31,132.00
Male 3,060 $32,148.00
Female 3,105 $28,586.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 25302 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 529 $72,820.00
Business and Financial 224 $56,627.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $70,966.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $64,567.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 149 $66,094.00
Community and Social Service 161 $30,685.00
Legal 54 $69,444.00
Educational and Library 314 $53,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $24,700.00
Healthcare Practitioners 587 $52,292.00
Healthcare Support 269 $22,148.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 81 $31,827.00
Law Enforcement 34 $53,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 686 $20,127.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 243 $17,662.00
Personal Care and Service 147 $16,307.00
Sales 727 $20,856.00
Office and Administrative Support 811 $26,691.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 133 $10,511.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 150 $32,375.00
Production 149 $35,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $37,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 25302 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 25302.

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 306 $73,182.00 223 $72,688.00
Business and Financial 158 $56,905.00 66 $51,528.00
Computer and Mathematical 120 $70,114.00 39 $90,694.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $64,567.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 90 $36,818.00 59 $90,121.00
Community and Social Service 39 $31,343.00 122 $29,758.00
Legal 38 $69,583.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $53,299.00 219 $52,724.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $37,273.00 40 $23,700.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $56,648.00 530 $49,375.00
Healthcare Support 62 $34,167.00 207 $19,878.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $47,703.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 318 $16,635.00 368 $25,742.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 136 $15,093.00 107 $18,426.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 138 $16,409.00
Sales 397 $20,625.00 330 $21,027.00
Office and Administrative Support 289 $24,323.00 522 $27,160.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $11,591.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 150 $32,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $36,836.00 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $39,375.00 12 $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 6,343 households in 25302, with an average household size of 2.08 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 2,792 families living in the 25302 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 25302:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,917 156 719 3,551
Average Household Size 3.14 3.92 3.17 1.21
Total Families 1,917 156 719 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.39 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 2,792 families living in 25302, 10.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 25302:

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 7,657 housing units in 25302.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,343 82.84%
Vacant 1,314 17.16%

33.51% of the total 7,657 housing units in 25302 are rental units. This is approximately 2,566 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,591 are occupied by the owner - or 46.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 25302 is $794.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 25302 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
    186
  • Less than $500
    273
  • $500 to $999
    1,697
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    520
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    49

Property Value

The median value of a property in 25302 is $118,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 25302 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    480
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,098
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    692
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    682
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    479
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    83
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    74
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 25302. The chart below shows the number of properties in 25302 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,824
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,214
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,759
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,102
  • 1970 to 1979
    889
  • 1980 to 1989
    230
  • 1990 to 1999
    324
  • 2000 to 2009
    202
  • 2010 to 2013
    113
  • 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 25302 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,287
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,805
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,597
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    654

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 25302 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 25302 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 25302.

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
    23
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    731
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,662
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,649
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    781
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    131
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    250
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    52
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    46
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    142
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 25302 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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