26374 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 26374, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

26374 is a zip code in Monongalia County, Preston County, and Taylor County, West Virginia, which covers Western, Fifth, Third, and Eastern, with a total population of 1,877 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 26374 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 26374.

The estimated population of people living in 26374 is 1,877, with a median age of 42.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 26374 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,877
+16.37%
+64.22%
2020
1,613
+32.21%
-
2019
1,220
 -1.21% -
2018
1,235
+8.05%
-
2017
1,143
 - -

Population of 26374 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 26374 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
98.2%
97.2%
 +1.03%
Black/African American
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
2.8%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 26374 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 26374 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 26374 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 26374 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.1 -2.32% 44.8 -0.22% 40.4 -1.22%
2020 43.1 -5.48% 44.9 +0.22% 40.9 -11.09%
2019 45.6 +4.59% 44.8 +1.13% 46 +6.48%
2018 43.6 -1.36% 44.3 -0.23% 43.2 -1.37%
2017 44.2 - 44.4 - 43.8 -

The median age of the 26374 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 26374 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 31 +212.04% 73 +64.7% 131 125
10 to 19 60 +47.76% 76 +175.57% 86 237
20 to 29 66 -9.56% 84 -30.72% 53 57
30 to 39 68 +19.78% 63 +99.84% 77 97
40 to 49 49 +58.31% 101 +65.37% 81 177
50 to 59 96 -63.03% 94 -55.89% 45 48
60 to 69 86 +71.27% 87 +118.63% 157 226
70+ 26 +256.24% 83 +30.65% 170 110

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 26374 zip code is $45,515.00.

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 26374.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,563.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,390.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 26374 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 26374, 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 26374 is currently $65,543.00.

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.

5.50% of households in 26374 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 26374 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 26374 is $24,098.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 26374 by the total population of 26374.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 26374 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 26374 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
    5.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 26374 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 26374 zip over the age of 16 is 1,489.

Of those people, a total of 41.10% 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 26374 is 36.40%.

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 26374 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 191 25.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 86 100.00% 48.80%
25 to 29 years 24 54.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 96 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 276 69.90% 7.30%
45 to 54 years 85 67.10% 24.60%
55 to 59 years 68 80.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 204 17.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 333 8.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 126 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 26374. 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 1,464 40.50% 11.80%
Black or African American 9 100.00% 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 16 62.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,464 40.50% 11.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 26374 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 26374 is 542, with median earnings of $34,605.00.

Women in 26374 are earning approximately 34.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 542 $34,605.00
Male 250 $55,370.00
Female 292 $19,150.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 26374 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 19 $0.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $16,875.00
Healthcare Support 63 $4,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $15,556.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00
Sales 65 $18,775.00
Office and Administrative Support 57 $47,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 17 $30,893.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 26374 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 26374.

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 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 12 $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 13 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 17 $16,406.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 63 $4,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Sales 8 $0.00 57 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 57 $47,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 17 $30,893.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 11 $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 673 households in 26374, with an average household size of 2.79 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 521 families living in the 26374 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 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 26374:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 417 0 104 152
Average Household Size 3.22 0 3.39 1.19
Total Families 417 0 104 0
Average Household Size 3.22 0 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 521 families living in 26374, 10.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 26374:

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 736 housing units in 26374.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 673 91.44%
Vacant 63 8.56%

5.57% of the total 736 housing units in 26374 are rental units. This is approximately 41 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 626 are occupied by the owner - or 85.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 26374 is $720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 26374 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
    6
  • Less than $500
    5
  • $500 to $999
    36
  • $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 26374 is $145,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 26374 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    120
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    84
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    115
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    66
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    171
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    49
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    21

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 26374. The chart below shows the number of properties in 26374 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    85
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    31
  • 1960 to 1969
    64
  • 1970 to 1979
    168
  • 1980 to 1989
    162
  • 1990 to 1999
    75
  • 2000 to 2009
    90
  • 2010 to 2013
    25
  • 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 26374 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    14
  • 1 vehicle available
    145
  • 2 vehicles available
    387
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    127

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 26374 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 26374 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 26374.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    0
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    9
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    87
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    45
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    204
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    16
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    22
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    44
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 26374 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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