26270 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 26270, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

26270 is a zip code in Randolph County, West Virginia, which covers Dry Fork, with a total population of 430 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 26270 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 26270.

The estimated population of people living in 26270 is 430, with a median age of 52.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 26270 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
430
+26.1%
-34.45%
2020
341
 -29.84% -
2019
486
 -4.14% -
2018
507
 -22.71% -
2017
656
 - -

Population of 26270 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 26270 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
90.7%
98.3%
 -7.73%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
9.3%
1.7%
 +447.06%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 26270 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 26270 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 26270 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 26270 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.8 +8.2% 55.9 +15.02% 52.2 +6.75%
2020 48.8 -9.29% 48.6 -8.3% 48.9 -22.5%
2019 53.8 -10.63% 53 -7.5% 63.1 +3.44%
2018 60.2 -0.82% 57.3 +0.35% 61 -0.81%
2017 60.7 - 57.1 - 61.5 -

The median age of the 26270 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 26270 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 38 -4.5% 42 -169.05% 29 0
10 to 19 36 -4.18% 2 +945.45% 27 10
20 to 29 23 -14.1% 2 +166.67%
30 to 39 39 -203.24% 47 -52.75%
40 to 49 18 +95.59% 17 +42.54% 35 23
50 to 59 32 +101.34% 17 +241.89% 44 39
60 to 69 98 -77.07% 94 -61.1% 31 40
70+ 59 +79.71% 92 -65.29% 88 32

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 26270 zip code is $42,574.00.

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 26270.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,214.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,529.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 26270 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 26270, 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 26270 is currently $44,198.00.

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 26270 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 26270 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    33.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 26270 is $22,235.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 26270 by the total population of 26270.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 26270 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 26270 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
    1.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    0.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    89.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 26270 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 26270 zip over the age of 16 is 380.

Of those people, a total of 39.50% 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 26270 is 38.40%.

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 26270 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 16 37.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 7 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 6 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 35 0.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 111 73.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 14 100.00% 28.60%
60 to 64 years 50 52.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 90 11.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 51 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 26270. 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 340 41.20% 2.90%
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 40 25.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 340 41.20% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 26270 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 26270 is 146, with median earnings of $26,719.00.

Women in 26270 are earning approximately 50.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 146 $26,719.00
Male 71 $41,354.00
Female 75 $20,703.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 26270 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 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 4 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 26 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $31,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 26270 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 26270.

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 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 17 $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 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $40,313.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7 $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 217 households in 26270, with an average household size of 1.98 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 135 families living in the 26270 zip code with an average family size of 2.39 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 26270:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 126 0 9 82
Average Household Size 2.33 0 3.33 1.3
Total Families 126 0 9 0
Average Household Size 2.33 0 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 135 families living in 26270, 15.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 26270:

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 340 housing units in 26270.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 217 63.82%
Vacant 123 36.18%

5.00% of the total 340 housing units in 26270 are rental units. This is approximately 17 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 164 are occupied by the owner - or 48.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 26270 is $579.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 26270 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
    36
  • Less than $500
    5
  • $500 to $999
    12
  • $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 26270 is $88,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 26270 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    7
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    79
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    27
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    40
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 26270. The chart below shows the number of properties in 26270 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    67
  • 1940 to 1949
    5
  • 1950 to 1959
    28
  • 1960 to 1969
    33
  • 1970 to 1979
    69
  • 1980 to 1989
    75
  • 1990 to 1999
    10
  • 2000 to 2009
    53
  • 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 26270 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3
  • 1 vehicle available
    69
  • 2 vehicles available
    102
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    43

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 26270 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 26270 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 26270.

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
    54
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    13
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    12
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    0
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    15
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    20
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    6
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    14
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 26270 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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