25702 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 25702, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

25702 is a zip code in Cabell County, West Virginia, which covers District 3 and District 5, with a total population of 7,586 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 25702 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 25702.

The estimated population of people living in 25702 is 7,586, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 25702 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,586
+4.12%
+1.21%
2020
7,286
+1.63%
-
2019
7,169
 -0.65% -
2018
7,216
 -3.72% -
2017
7,495
 - -

Population of 25702 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 25702 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
92.1%
96.8%
 -4.86%
Black/African American
2.4%
0.3%
 +700.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Asian
2%
0.3%
 +566.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.7%
 +35.29%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 25702 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 25702 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 25702 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 25702 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 +3.74% 45.1 +8.41% 43.4 +0.23%
2020 42.8 -4.89% 41.6 +1.71% 43.3 -10.72%
2019 45 +4.9% 40.9 +0.25% 48.5 +10.48%
2018 42.9 -0.23% 40.8 +8.51% 43.9 -9.48%
2017 43 - 37.6 - 48.5 -

The median age of the 25702 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 25702 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 9 550 -68.95% 278 +49.3% 253 411
10 to 19 342 +8.13% 335 +47.81% 354 478
20 to 29 739 -2.54% 470 -8.05% 715 432
30 to 39 310 5.89% 348 +33.36% 231 454
40 to 49 398 +43.15% 456 -40.97% 568 294
50 to 59 697 +5.97% 672 +18.01% 734 798
60 to 69 396 +24.46% 538 -8.45% 493 457
70+ 422 0.029999999999999% 544 -5.12% 410 504

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 25702 zip code is $26,860.00.

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 25702.

  • Under 25
    $16,406.00
  • 25 to 44
    $25,784.00
  • 45 to 64
    $25,132.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,865.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 25702 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 25702, 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 25702 is currently $41,128.00.

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.

0.16% of households in 25702 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 25702 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    46.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 25702 is $18,703.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 25702 by the total population of 25702.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 25702 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 25702 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
    7.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 25702 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 25702 zip over the age of 16 is 6,367.

Of those people, a total of 49.50% 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 25702 is 44.20%.

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 25702 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 277 37.20% 50.50%
20 to 24 years 647 80.80% 1.30%
25 to 29 years 500 56.00% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 336 77.40% 28.10%
35 to 44 years 862 68.40% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 1,048 53.80% 13.30%
55 to 59 years 833 38.80% 23.20%
60 to 64 years 492 43.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 933 27.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 439 8.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 25702. 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 6,007 49.10% 10.30%
Black or African American 129 72.10% 30.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 139 30.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 25 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 67 53.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 60 90.00% 33.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,947 48.70% 9.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 25702 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 25702 is 2,817, with median earnings of $25,178.00.

Women in 25702 are earning approximately 80.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,817 $25,178.00
Male 1,696 $26,786.00
Female 1,121 $21,508.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 25702 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 298 $32,093.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 121 $43,512.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $13,929.00
Healthcare Practitioners 177 $58,482.00
Healthcare Support 205 $20,888.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $12,404.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 326 $16,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 173 $41,094.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $15,650.00
Sales 297 $21,221.00
Office and Administrative Support 398 $19,659.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 324 $35,051.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $50,375.00
Production 18 $26,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 25702 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 25702.

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 175 $64,028.00 123 $20,354.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $0.00 100 $14,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $52,708.00 116 $79,808.00
Healthcare Support 108 $21,983.00 97 $19,472.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $12,404.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $17,289.00 152 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $41,344.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $0.00 53 $25,573.00
Sales 201 $21,992.00 96 $20,755.00
Office and Administrative Support 111 $4,702.00 287 $25,522.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 324 $35,051.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $50,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 5 $0.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $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 3,222 households in 25702, with an average household size of 2.31 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 1,724 families living in the 25702 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 25702:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,101 177 446 1,498
Average Household Size 3.14 4.05 3.15 1.26
Total Families 1,101 177 446 0
Average Household Size 3.12 4.05 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 1,724 families living in 25702, 26.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 25702:

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 3,998 housing units in 25702.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,222 80.59%
Vacant 776 19.41%

32.29% of the total 3,998 housing units in 25702 are rental units. This is approximately 1,291 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,768 are occupied by the owner - or 44.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 25702 is $677.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 25702 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
    163
  • Less than $500
    308
  • $500 to $999
    696
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    282
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 25702 is $70,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 25702 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    459
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    793
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    157
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    135
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    117
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    96
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 25702. The chart below shows the number of properties in 25702 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,173
  • 1940 to 1949
    550
  • 1950 to 1959
    575
  • 1960 to 1969
    430
  • 1970 to 1979
    615
  • 1980 to 1989
    193
  • 1990 to 1999
    174
  • 2000 to 2009
    146
  • 2010 to 2013
    142
  • 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 25702 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    389
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,614
  • 2 vehicles available
    972
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    247

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 25702 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 25702 that commute to work in a particular way.

15 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 25702.

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
    223
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    620
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    589
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    481
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    464
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    107
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    81
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    46
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    41
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 25702 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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