26711 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 26711, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

26711 is a zip code in Hampshire County, West Virginia, which covers Bloomery and Capon, with a total population of 2,639 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 26711 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 26711.

The estimated population of people living in 26711 is 2,639, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 26711 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,639
 -13.84% +16.05%
2020
3,063
+4.11%
-
2019
2,942
+9.12%
-
2018
2,696
+18.56%
-
2017
2,274
 - -

Population of 26711 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 26711 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
96.2%
99.3%
 -3.12%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.4%
 +675.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 26711 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 26711 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 26711 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 26711 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 +0.88% 38.6 -8.53% 52.9 +7.3%
2020 45.3 +1.12% 42.2 -3.43% 49.3 +4.67%
2019 44.8 -0.22% 43.7 -1.58% 47.1 +3.29%
2018 44.9 0% 44.4 -0.89% 45.6 +0.66%
2017 44.9 - 44.8 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 26711 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 26711 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 9 165 +61.7% 115 -17.67% 283 88
10 to 19 119 +71.33% 96 +36.16% 210 105
20 to 29 29 +265.61% 77 +65.17% 108 101
30 to 39 100 +5.38% 230 -36.48% 101 154
40 to 49 180 -20.03% 127 21.54% 140 120
50 to 59 158 +29.02% 173 +73.83% 197 322
60 to 69 184 +33.65% 183 +43.9% 239 226
70+ 184 -42.14% 154 -6.74% 105 140

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 26711 zip code is $76,875.00.

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 26711.

  • Under 25
    $90,764.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,469.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 26711 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 26711, 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 26711 is currently $81,544.00.

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.

4.14% of households in 26711 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 26711 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 26711 is $30,209.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 26711 by the total population of 26711.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 26711 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 26711 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
    6.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 26711 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 26711 zip over the age of 16 is 2,111.

Of those people, a total of 56.90% 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 26711 is 55.50%.

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 26711 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 158 20.90% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 187 52.90% 1.00%
25 to 29 years 22 95.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 142 91.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 241 86.70% 6.20%
45 to 54 years 289 84.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 362 69.10% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 129 40.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 375 36.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 206 13.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 26711. 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 2,027 56.10% 1.50%
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 84 76.20% 18.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,027 56.10% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 26711 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 26711 is 1,172, with median earnings of $42,400.00.

Women in 26711 are earning approximately 64.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,172 $42,400.00
Male 604 $47,031.00
Female 568 $30,326.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 26711 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 120 $95,208.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $68,281.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 83 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $72,688.00
Healthcare Support 50 $18,721.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $14,342.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $6,354.00
Sales 18 $44,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 88 $52,857.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $44,708.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $31,726.00
Production 106 $80,962.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $45,288.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 26711 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 26711.

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 74 $108,804.00 46 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 72 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 85 $56,688.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 50 $18,721.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 68 $0.00 46 $10,577.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 26 $6,354.00
Sales 7 $0.00 11 $44,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $0.00 81 $53,274.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $44,708.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $31,548.00 32 $0.00
Production 104 $81,058.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $46,394.00 23 $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 943 households in 26711, with an average household size of 2.8 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 763 families living in the 26711 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 26711:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 662 40 61 180
Average Household Size 2.99 3.48 5.48 1.02
Total Families 662 40 61 0
Average Household Size 2.99 3.43 5.2 0

Poverty

Of the 763 families living in 26711, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 26711:

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 1,240 housing units in 26711.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 943 76.05%
Vacant 297 23.95%

13.71% of the total 1,240 housing units in 26711 are rental units. This is approximately 170 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 773 are occupied by the owner - or 62.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 26711 is $1,016.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 26711 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    82
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    64
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $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 26711 is $185,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 26711 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    28
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    120
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    65
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    309
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    183
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    68
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 26711. The chart below shows the number of properties in 26711 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    156
  • 1940 to 1949
    67
  • 1950 to 1959
    9
  • 1960 to 1969
    6
  • 1970 to 1979
    128
  • 1980 to 1989
    295
  • 1990 to 1999
    303
  • 2000 to 2009
    244
  • 2010 to 2013
    32
  • 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 26711 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    57
  • 1 vehicle available
    105
  • 2 vehicles available
    503
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    278

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 26711 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 26711 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 26711.

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
    5
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    21
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    39
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    10
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    53
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    95
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    324
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    152
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    175
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    103
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 26711 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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