Area Code 254

Area Code 254 Map

Area Code 254 Map

Area Code 254 Overview

948,907
TOTAL POPULATION
472,985
MALE POPULATION
475,922
FEMALE POPULATION
99.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,442
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,793
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,446
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,262
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
51.88
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
420,682
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 254

The most populous races in Area Code 254 are White / Caucasian (612,333 | 64.5%), Hispanic or Latino (234,379 | 24.7%), and Black / African American (152,501 | 16.1%).
Race in Area Code 254
Race# Population% Population
Asian19,3402.0%
Black / African American152,50116.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific3,4780.4%
Hispanic or Latino234,37924.7%
Native / Alaskan5,1750.5%
White / Caucasian612,33364.5%
Two or more Races114,66412.1%
Some other Race41,4164.4%
Total948,907100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 254

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 254 are Mexican (183,154 | 19.3%), German (115,622 | 12.2%), Irish (79,625 | 8.4%), English (77,258 | 8.1%), and American (58,202 | 6.1%), together accounting for 54.1% of all Area Code 254 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 254
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan90.0%
African5,4880.6%
Alaska Native200.0%
Albanian1940.0%
Aleut550.0%
Alsatian280.0%
American58,2026.1%
Apache6140.1%
Arab2,7630.3%
Argentinean3000.0%
Armenian1170.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac420.0%
Australian3050.0%
Austrian9070.1%
Bahamian1140.0%
Bangladeshi460.0%
Barbadian1460.0%
Basque430.0%
Belgian1860.0%
Belizean1970.0%
Bermudan110.0%
Bhutanese2,4990.3%
Blackfeet8490.1%
Bolivian1850.0%
Brazilian7380.1%
British5,8000.6%
British West Indian3140.0%
Bulgarian180.0%
Burmese6,5370.7%
Cajun3700.0%
Canadian1,0620.1%
Cape Verdean410.0%
Carpatho Rusyn100.0%
Celtic1110.0%
Central American8,2140.9%
Central American Indian1,2710.1%
Cherokee5,6380.6%
Cheyenne100.0%
Chickasaw4060.0%
Chilean1170.0%
Chinese300.0%
Chippewa1770.0%
Choctaw1,1730.1%
Colombian1,4660.2%
Colville60.0%
Comanche3470.0%
Costa Rican1730.0%
Creek2160.0%
Croatian3680.0%
Crow1430.0%
Cuban1,6070.2%
Cypriot50.0%
Czech14,6451.5%
Czechoslovakian9530.1%
Danish1,8600.2%
Delaware360.0%
Dominican2,2590.2%
Dutch7,8010.8%
Dutch West Indian2800.0%
Eastern European7020.1%
Ecuadorian2260.0%
Egyptian1900.0%
English77,2588.1%
Estonian60.0%
Ethiopian120.0%
European17,6991.9%
Fijian1110.0%
Filipino2160.0%
Finnish5270.1%
French15,9541.7%
French American Indian80.0%
French Canadian1,7850.2%
German115,62212.2%
German Russian560.0%
Ghanaian4290.1%
Greek1,0480.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,8240.2%
Guatemalan2,8270.3%
Guyanese450.0%
Haitian4960.1%
Honduran1,2490.1%
Hopi200.0%
Houma150.0%
Hungarian1,1370.1%
Icelander1260.0%
Indian (Asian)3,4590.4%
Indonesian530.0%
Inupiat840.0%
Iranian1060.0%
Iraqi790.0%
Irish79,6258.4%
Iroquois1930.0%
Israeli1790.0%
Italian17,4411.8%
Jamaican2,4930.3%
Japanese1,8610.2%
Jordanian3730.0%
Kenyan1190.0%
Kiowa380.0%
Korean6,3200.7%
Laotian1080.0%
Latvian710.0%
Lebanese9620.1%
Liberian4050.0%
Lithuanian3540.0%
Lumbee780.0%
Macedonian1170.0%
Malaysian6650.1%
Maltese1380.0%
Marshallese530.0%
Mexican183,15419.3%
Mexican American Indian1,7950.2%
Moroccan380.0%
Native Hawaiian1,9210.2%
Navajo4050.0%
New Zealander750.0%
Nicaraguan4270.0%
Nigerian1,7200.2%
Northern European9080.1%
Norwegian6,7830.7%
Okinawan230.0%
Osage330.0%
Ottawa380.0%
Pakistani6380.1%
Palestinian2200.0%
Panamanian1,5460.2%
Pennsylvania German790.0%
Peruvian7500.1%
Polish9,7861.0%
Portuguese1,4850.2%
Potawatomi160.0%
Pueblo3990.0%
Puerto Rican24,0742.5%
Romanian4280.1%
Russian2,1580.2%
Salvadoran1,9750.2%
Samoan1,2450.1%
Scandinavian2,3470.3%
Scotch-Irish9,6041.0%
Scottish14,5601.5%
Seminole760.0%
Senegalese990.0%
Serbian2820.0%
Sierra Leonean240.0%
Sioux2800.0%
Slavic410.0%
Slovak2970.0%
Slovene1590.0%
Somali60.0%
South African640.0%
South American3,4290.4%
South American Indian180.0%
Soviet Union120.0%
Spaniard3,8540.4%
Spanish1,4020.2%
Spanish American3630.0%
Spanish American Indian230.0%
Sri Lankan3,2500.3%
Subsaharan African9,0450.9%
Sudanese60.0%
Swedish4,5430.5%
Swiss1,1430.1%
Syrian1550.0%
Thai3,0250.3%
Tlingit-Haida250.0%
Tohono O'Odham130.0%
Tongan1780.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2640.0%
Turkish2570.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander880.0%
Ukrainian5680.1%
Uruguayan120.0%
Ute1450.0%
Venezuelan3660.0%
Vietnamese260.0%
Welsh3,9270.4%
West Indian3790.0%
Yaqui70.0%
Yugoslavian3320.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 254

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 254 came from Latin America (48,234 | 5.1%), Central America (43,369 | 4.6%), Mexico (39,238 | 4.1%), Asia (13,534 | 1.4%), and Europe (7,068 | 0.7%), together accounting for 16.0% of all Area Code 254 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 254
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3,0200.3%
Albania340.0%
Argentina500.0%
Armenia50.0%
Asia13,5341.4%
Australia840.0%
Austria100.0%
Bahamas870.0%
Bangladesh260.0%
Barbados100.0%
Belarus110.0%
Belgium300.0%
Belize1170.0%
Bolivia310.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina470.0%
Brazil4780.1%
Bulgaria50.0%
Cambodia1960.0%
Cameroon410.0%
Canada6440.1%
Caribbean2,9520.3%
Central America43,3694.6%
Chile270.0%
China1,4550.2%
Colombia5930.1%
Congo970.0%
Costa Rica580.0%
Cuba3540.0%
Czechoslovakia1050.0%
Denmark580.0%
Dominica10.0%
Dominican Republic6610.1%
Eastern Africa6370.1%
Eastern Asia4,3000.4%
Eastern Europe1,3910.2%
Ecuador1440.0%
Egypt680.0%
El Salvador9160.1%
England3970.0%
Eritrea980.0%
Ethiopia570.0%
Europe7,0680.7%
Fiji250.0%
France2300.0%
Germany3,4260.4%
Ghana2750.0%
Greece450.0%
Guatemala1,2660.1%
Guyana250.0%
Haiti2210.0%
Honduras6660.1%
Hong Kong510.0%
Hungary730.0%
India1,3640.1%
Indonesia380.0%
Iran580.0%
Iraq1920.0%
Ireland730.0%
Italy2500.0%
Jamaica1,0360.1%
Japan3730.0%
Jordan2300.0%
Kenya2320.0%
Korea2,4720.3%
Kuwait520.0%
Laos3560.0%
Latin America48,2345.1%
Latvia230.0%
Lebanon80.0%
Liberia2230.0%
Malaysia480.0%
Mexico39,2384.1%
Micronesia3240.0%
Middle Africa1440.0%
Nepal9430.1%
Netherlands5070.1%
Nicaragua1070.0%
Nigeria8650.1%
North Macedonia920.0%
Northern Africa1670.0%
Northern Europe9920.1%
Norway70.0%
Oceania9390.1%
Pakistan1600.0%
Panama1,0010.1%
Peru2430.0%
Philippines2,2840.2%
Poland1880.0%
Portugal170.0%
Romania2460.0%
Russia3260.0%
Saudi Arabia2350.0%
Scotland390.0%
Senegal560.0%
Serbia810.0%
Sierra Leone1620.0%
Somalia60.0%
South Africa1700.0%
South America1,9130.2%
South Central Asia2,5510.3%
South Eastern Asia5,7100.6%
Southern Europe4270.0%
Spain1150.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines530.0%
Sweden150.0%
Switzerland20.0%
Syria1180.0%
Taiwan3320.0%
Thailand5970.1%
Trinidad and Tobago3490.0%
Turkey420.0%
Uganda170.0%
Ukraine1360.0%
Uruguay160.0%
Venezuela3030.0%
Vietnam2,1250.2%
Western Africa1,7390.2%
Western Asia9470.1%
Western Europe4,2100.4%
Zaire60.0%
Zimbabwe1330.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 254

Sex and Age in Area Code 254

The most populous age groups in Area Code 254 are 20 to 24 Years (45,496 | 9.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (38,523 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32,918 (7.0%)31,855 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years33,015 (7.0%)30,936 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years34,999 (7.4%)33,493 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years37,432 (7.9%)34,542 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years45,496 (9.6%)38,523 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years35,663 (7.5%)33,591 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years32,385 (6.9%)32,633 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years31,291 (6.6%)32,403 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years28,204 (6.0%)28,358 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years25,132 (5.3%)26,222 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years24,954 (5.3%)25,763 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years25,775 (5.4%)27,181 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years24,878 (5.3%)26,408 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years21,485 (4.5%)23,357 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years16,108 (3.4%)18,681 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years10,950 (2.3%)13,538 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years7,183 (1.5%)8,811 (1.8%)
85 Years and over5,117 (1.1%)9,627 (2.0%)
Total472,985 (100.0%)475,922 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 254

Median Family Size in Area Code 254

The median family size in Area Code 254 is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (47,843 | 20.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4428 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,352 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 254
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple164,212 (71.9%)3.23
Single Male/Father16,352 (7.2%)2.98
Single Female/Mother47,843 (20.9%)3.44
Total Families228,407 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Area Code 254

The median household size in Area Code 254 is 2.69 persons per household, with single female/mother households (47,843 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65315 persons per household. non-family households (111,948 | 32.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 254
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple164,212 (48.2%)3.26
Single Male/Father16,352 (4.8%)3.41
Single Female/Mother47,843 (14.1%)3.65
Non-family111,948 (32.9%)1.21
Total Households340,355 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 254

Out of a total of 340,355 households in Area Code 254, 228,407 (67.1%) are family households, while 111,948 (32.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 100,198, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 92,341.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 254
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-92,341 (27.1%)
2-Person Households100,198 (29.4%)15,844 (4.7%)
3-Person Households51,096 (15.0%)1,953 (0.6%)
4-Person Households40,222 (11.8%)1,201 (0.4%)
5-Person Households23,195 (6.8%)249 (0.1%)
6-Person Households8,688 (2.5%)250 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households5,008 (1.5%)110 (0.0%)
Total228,407 (67.1%)111,948 (32.9%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 254

Fertility by Age in Area Code 254

Average fertility rate in Area Code 254 is 70.9 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 134.6 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years453 (3.2%)49.4
20 to 34 years10,876 (77.4%)134.6
35 to 50 years2,715 (19.3%)56.7
Total14,044 (100.0%)70.9

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 254

49.8% of women with births (14,044) in Area Code 254 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 54.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 254
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years43 (9.5%)410 (90.5%)
20 to 34 years4,963 (45.6%)5,913 (54.4%)
35 to 50 years1,144 (42.1%)1,571 (57.9%)
Total6,987 (49.7%)7,057 (50.2%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 254

Average fertility rate in Area Code 254 is 70.9 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 221.9 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 99.2 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 42.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 254
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,145 (8.2%)107.3
High School Diploma3,925 (28.0%)112.9
College or Associate's Degree5,915 (42.1%)99.2
Bachelor's Degree2,158 (15.4%)128.5
Graduate Degree901 (6.4%)221.9
Total14,044 (100.0%)70.9

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 254

50.2% of women with births in Area Code 254 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 60.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 91.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 254
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School94 (8.2%)1,051 (91.8%)
High School Diploma1,160 (29.5%)2,765 (70.5%)
College or Associate's Degree2,244 (37.9%)3,671 (62.1%)
Bachelor's Degree986 (45.7%)1,172 (54.3%)
Graduate Degree545 (60.5%)356 (39.5%)
Total6,987 (49.7%)7,057 (50.2%)

Income in Area Code 254

Income Overview in Area Code 254

Per Capita Income in Area Code 254 is $30,442, while median incomes of families and households are $79,793 and $64,446 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income948,907$30,442
Median Family Income228,407$79,793
Mean Family Income228,407$11,388,296
Median Household Income340,355$64,446
Mean Household Income340,355$10,040,809
Income Deficit228,407$10,262
Wage / Income Gap (%)948,90732.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)948,90767.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index948,90751.88

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 254

Average Earnings in Area Code 254 are $37,901, $45,361 for men and $30,641 for women, a difference of 32.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 254
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male255,248 (53.5%)$45,361
Female222,090 (46.5%)$30,641
Total477,338 (100.0%)$37,901

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 254

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 254 are $100,000+ for men (30,118 | 11.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (17,855 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 254
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12,739 (5.0%)16,716 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9997,868 (3.1%)10,763 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4997,340 (2.9%)10,041 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,929 (1.9%)7,790 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4997,107 (2.8%)9,584 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,294 (2.5%)9,367 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,219 (2.8%)8,683 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9995,343 (2.1%)7,385 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4998,679 (3.4%)9,058 (4.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9998,853 (3.5%)9,148 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99918,377 (7.2%)17,855 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99916,032 (6.3%)15,277 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99914,284 (5.6%)12,075 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99914,664 (5.8%)11,892 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99913,148 (5.1%)9,808 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99911,079 (4.3%)7,999 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99921,903 (8.6%)15,654 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99914,900 (5.8%)10,194 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,372 (9.6%)12,269 (5.5%)
$100,000+30,118 (11.8%)10,532 (4.7%)
Total255,248 (100.0%)222,090 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 254

Average earnings in Area Code 254 are $6,144,099 for men and $4,066,371 for women, a difference of 33.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $5,966,960, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,761,517. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $4,834,005, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,262,887.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 254
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,761,517$1,262,887
High School Diploma$4,964,087$2,585,004
College or Associate's Degree$5,296,524$3,489,064
Bachelor's Degree$5,966,960$4,834,005
Graduate Degree$5,702,694$4,149,574
Total$6,144,099$4,066,371

Family Income in Area Code 254

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 254

According to the Area Code 254 family income data, there are 5,697,384 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 2,494.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 577,184 families (252.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 254
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000968,446424.0%
$10,000 to $14,999577,184252.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,674,223733.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,217,147970.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993,291,8021,441.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994,997,3172,187.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,962,4051,734.8%
$100,000 to $149,9995,697,3842,494.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,398,0451,049.9%
$200,000+2,310,1081,011.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 254

7+ person families (4,410 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 254 with $103,618 per family, while 2-person families (106,525 | 46.6%) have the highest median income of $34,596 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 254
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families106,525 (46.6%)$69,191
3-Person Families49,927 (21.9%)$83,639
4-Person Families38,625 (16.9%)$91,032
5-Person Families21,156 (9.3%)$95,835
6-Person Families7,764 (3.4%)$98,325
7+ Person Families4,410 (1.9%)$103,618
Total228,407 (100.0%)$79,793

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 254

The median family income in Area Code 254 is $79,793, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,753) having the highest median family income of $133,619, while families with no earners (34,389) have the lowest median family income of $46,903, accounting for 9.1% and 15.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 254
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners34,389 (15.1%)$46,903
1 Earner81,677 (35.8%)$61,013
2 Earners91,588 (40.1%)$102,604
3+ Earners20,753 (9.1%)$133,619
Total228,407 (100.0%)$79,793

Household Income in Area Code 254

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 254

With 7,179,448 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 254, accounting for 2,109.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,802,520 households (529.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 254
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,524,073741.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,802,520529.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993,747,9891,101.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993,738,8001,098.5%
$35,000 to $49,9995,319,4081,562.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997,179,4482,109.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995,043,7211,481.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,961,2812,045.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992,731,009802.4%
$200,000+2,815,757827.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 254

The median household income in Area Code 254 is $64,446, with the highest median household income of $79,692 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 112,223 households (33.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,349, with 24,265 households (7.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 254
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24,265 (7.1%)$50,349
25 to 44 Years120,794 (35.5%)$73,931
45 to 64 Years112,223 (33.0%)$79,692
65+ Years83,073 (24.4%)$50,631
Total340,355 (100.0%)$64,446

Poverty in Area Code 254

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 254

With 13.8% poverty level for males and 16.8% for females among the residents of Area Code 254, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,529 males (22.9%) and 13,753 females (29.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,058 (21.8%)6,332 (20.3%)
5 Years1,529 (22.9%)1,329 (22.3%)
6 to 11 Years8,322 (21.2%)7,419 (20.2%)
12 to 14 Years3,862 (19.1%)4,391 (20.9%)
15 Years1,389 (22.0%)1,275 (19.3%)
16 and 17 Years2,147 (16.5%)1,717 (14.5%)
18 to 24 Years10,724 (21.8%)13,753 (29.2%)
25 to 34 Years6,467 (10.1%)11,617 (18.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,716 (10.1%)8,309 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,308 (8.9%)5,678 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,141 (10.4%)6,249 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,864 (7.7%)4,851 (11.8%)
75 Years and over1,768 (8.1%)3,772 (12.8%)
Total61,295 (13.8%)76,692 (16.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 254

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 254, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.3% of males and 88.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25,267 (78.2%)24,899 (79.7%)
5 Years5,147 (77.1%)4,624 (77.7%)
6 to 11 Years30,836 (78.7%)29,363 (79.8%)
12 to 14 Years16,364 (80.9%)16,654 (79.1%)
15 Years4,928 (78.0%)5,349 (80.7%)
16 and 17 Years10,834 (83.5%)10,117 (85.5%)
18 to 24 Years38,346 (78.1%)33,266 (70.8%)
25 to 34 Years57,902 (89.9%)51,785 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years50,991 (89.9%)49,722 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years44,247 (91.1%)45,053 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years44,396 (89.6%)46,032 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years34,169 (92.3%)36,316 (88.2%)
75 Years and over20,196 (91.9%)25,621 (87.2%)
Total383,623 (86.2%)378,801 (83.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 254

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 254 show that 5.7% or 9,356 of the total 164,212 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.4%, comprising of 2,357 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 3,753 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 254
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children89,747 (96.0%)3,753 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children49,483 (94.3%)3,008 (5.7%)
3 or 4 Children14,048 (85.6%)2,357 (14.4%)
5 or more Children1,578 (86.9%)238 (13.1%)
Total154,856 (94.3%)9,356 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 254

According to the poverty data in Area Code 254, 11.4% or 1,864 single-father households and 29.5% or 14,100 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (25.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 641 households (73.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 254
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children564 (8.6%)1,639 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,038 (12.7%)8,566 (33.2%)
3 or 4 Children248 (15.6%)3,254 (52.8%)
5 or more Children14 (25.5%)641 (73.4%)
Total1,864 (11.4%)14,100 (29.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 254

The poverty data for Area Code 254 shows that 9,356 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 15,964 of the single-parent households (24.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,357 households (14.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 655 household (70.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 254
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,753 (4.0%)2,203 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children3,008 (5.7%)9,604 (28.3%)
3 or 4 Children2,357 (14.4%)3,502 (45.2%)
5 or more Children238 (13.1%)655 (70.6%)
Total9,356 (5.7%)15,964 (24.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 254

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 254

Among the 418,006 employed individuals in Area Code 254, private company employees (251,093 | 60.1%), federal government employees (48,720 | 11.7%), and local government employees (32,327 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 254
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees251,09360.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10,7032.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)26,1866.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations29,0717.0%
Local Government Employees32,3277.7%
State Government Employees18,8384.5%
Federal Government Employees48,72011.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1,0680.3%
Total418,006100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 254

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 254, out of the total population over 16 years of age (738,620), 57.0% or 420,718 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 25,496 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 79.5% or 95,555 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,466.2% or 328,619 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22,415 (38.1%)328,619 (1,466.2%)
20 to 24 Years63,422 (75.5%)686,840 (1,082.9%)
25 to 29 Years54,963 (79.4%)467,710 (851.0%)
30 to 34 Years51,639 (79.4%)228,907 (443.3%)
35 to 44 Years95,559 (79.5%)365,402 (382.4%)
45 to 54 Years78,953 (77.3%)384,417 (486.9%)
55 to 59 Years35,726 (67.5%)140,931 (394.5%)
60 to 64 Years27,690 (54.0%)95,139 (343.6%)
65 to 74 Years20,573 (25.8%)85,148 (413.8%)
75 Years and over6,037 (10.9%)11,130 (184.4%)
Total420,682 (57.0%)25,489 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 254

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 254, 72.8% of individuals (335,492) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (460,841) are in the labor force, with 515.5% or 1,729,461 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.1% or 92,622 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 728.1% or 233,291 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 254
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School32,041 (62.4%)373,683 (728.1%)
High School Diploma84,633 (67.5%)747,570 (596.6%)
College / Associate Degree130,278 (76.6%)856,602 (503.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher92,618 (81.1%)310,605 (272.1%)
Total335,507 (72.8%)2,375,635 (515.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 254

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 254 are Community & Social Service (44,064 | 11.1%), Management (36,846 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (28,822 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (24,273 | 6.1%), and Health Technologists (15,740 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 254

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 254, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.1%), Health Technologists (73.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 254
OccupationMaleFemale
Management22,248 (60.4%)14,598 (39.6%)
Business & Financial6,344 (42.9%)8,451 (57.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,809 (72.5%)4,102 (27.5%)
Computers & Mathematics4,674 (68.2%)2,175 (31.8%)
Architecture & Engineering4,486 (89.4%)529 (10.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,649 (54.1%)1,398 (45.9%)
Community & Social Service 14,897 (33.8%)29,167 (66.2%)
Education, Arts & Media3,064 (38.9%)4,818 (61.1%)
Legal Services & Support1,103 (39.8%)1,671 (60.2%)
Education Instruction & Library8,424 (29.2%)20,398 (70.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,306 (50.3%)2,280 (49.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6,035 (24.9%)18,238 (75.1%)
Health Technologists4,125 (26.2%)11,615 (73.8%)
Total (Category)60,333 (44.7%)74,556 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)207,235 (52.2%)189,812 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 254 are Food Preparation & Serving (23,058 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (13,589 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (13,185 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (11,452 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (9,691 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 254

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 254, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (73.3%), Security & Protection (68.5%), and Law Enforcement (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.1%), Personal Care & Service (76.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 254
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,573 (11.9%)11,612 (88.1%)
Security & Protection7,840 (68.5%)3,612 (31.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,170 (73.3%)1,156 (26.7%)
Law Enforcement4,670 (65.5%)2,456 (34.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,515 (36.9%)14,543 (63.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,572 (55.7%)6,017 (44.3%)
Personal Care & Service2,271 (23.4%)7,420 (76.6%)
Total (Category)27,771 (39.1%)43,204 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)207,235 (52.2%)189,812 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 254 are Office & Administration (47,644 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (38,117 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 254

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 254
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17,552 (46.1%)20,565 (53.9%)
Office & Administration11,129 (23.4%)36,515 (76.6%)
Total (Category)28,681 (33.4%)57,080 (66.6%)
Total (Overall)207,235 (52.2%)189,812 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 254 are Construction & Extraction (25,940 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16,886 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,023 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 254

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 254
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,689 (88.9%)334 (11.1%)
Construction & Extraction25,018 (96.5%)922 (3.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16,160 (95.7%)726 (4.3%)
Total (Category)43,867 (95.7%)1,982 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)207,235 (52.2%)189,812 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 254 are Production (24,475 | 6.2%), Transportation (18,231 | 4.6%), and Material Moving (16,867 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 254

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 254
OccupationMaleFemale
Production18,197 (74.4%)6,278 (25.7%)
Transportation15,651 (85.9%)2,580 (14.1%)
Material Moving12,735 (75.5%)4,132 (24.5%)
Total (Category)46,583 (78.2%)12,990 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)207,235 (52.2%)189,812 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 254

Employment Industries in Area Code 254

The major employment industries in Area Code 254 include Health Care & Social Assistance (53,697 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (45,148 | 11.4%), Educational Services (44,193 | 11.1%), Construction (33,674 | 8.5%), and Manufacturing (33,333 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 254

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 254

The Area Code 254 industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.7%), and Utilities (83.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.5%), Finance & Insurance (73.5%), and Educational Services (70.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 254
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5,726 (81.5%)1,297 (18.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4,376 (89.7%)501 (10.3%)
Construction30,603 (90.9%)3,071 (9.1%)
Manufacturing24,388 (73.2%)8,945 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade6,465 (77.4%)1,884 (22.6%)
Retail Trade23,549 (52.2%)21,599 (47.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing15,903 (74.6%)5,407 (25.4%)
Utilities3,960 (83.5%)782 (16.5%)
Information2,234 (50.1%)2,227 (49.9%)
Finance & Insurance3,636 (26.5%)10,091 (73.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,299 (47.9%)3,588 (52.1%)
Professional & Scientific8,942 (52.6%)8,066 (47.4%)
Enterprise Management230 (50.3%)227 (49.7%)
Administrative & Support9,071 (51.5%)8,524 (48.4%)
Educational Services13,024 (29.5%)31,169 (70.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11,520 (21.4%)42,177 (78.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,266 (51.1%)2,169 (48.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services12,802 (42.4%)17,361 (57.6%)
Public Administration14,429 (55.4%)11,615 (44.6%)
Total207,235 (52.2%)189,812 (47.8%)

Education in Area Code 254

School Enrollment in Area Code 254

The most common levels of schooling among the 257,938 students in Area Code 254 are college / undergraduate (63,758 | 24.7%), middle school (53,705 | 20.8%), and high school (52,625 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 254
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13,3755.2%
Kindergarten12,9115.0%
Elementary School50,12119.4%
Middle School53,70520.8%
High School52,62520.4%
College / Undergraduate63,75824.7%
Graduate / Professional11,4434.4%
Total257,938100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 254

Out of a total of 257,938 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 254, 41,616 (16.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 216,322 (83.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11,808 (38.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 61,242 (92.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 254
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,045 (69.6%)3,072 (30.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old53,821 (91.4%)5,083 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds61,242 (92.4%)5,022 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33,716 (91.9%)2,988 (8.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16,229 (70.6%)6,772 (29.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds18,829 (61.5%)11,808 (38.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13,741 (78.0%)3,885 (22.0%)
35 Years and over11,687 (79.6%)2,998 (20.4%)
Total216,322 (83.9%)41,616 (16.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 254

Business (29,935 | 19.3%), education (24,628 | 15.9%), science & technology (16,167 | 10.4%), arts & humanities (15,527 | 10.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (12,140 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 155,320 individuals in Area Code 254 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 254
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,8074.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12,1407.8%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0052.6%
Psychology6,8454.4%
Social Sciences8,3015.3%
Engineering6,1464.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,7631.1%
Science & Technology16,16710.4%
Business29,93519.3%
Education24,62815.9%
Literature & Languages4,7213.0%
Liberal Arts & History8,8415.7%
Visual & Performing Arts4,6503.0%
Communications4,8443.1%
Arts & Humanities15,52710.0%
Total155,320100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 254

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 254

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 254 are males with 2 vehicles (94,801, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (74,684, making up 51.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 254
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,931 (1.8%)4,541 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle38,080 (17.5%)42,565 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles94,801 (43.6%)74,684 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles51,121 (23.5%)40,607 (21.8%)
4 Vehicles19,892 (9.1%)16,028 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles9,820 (4.5%)7,484 (4.0%)
Total217,645 (100.0%)185,909 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 254

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 254 are 15 to 19 minutes (75,189 commuters, 19.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (66,633 commuters, 17.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (53,560 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Area Code 254
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes16,8634.3%
5 to 9 Minutes53,56013.8%
10 to 14 Minutes66,63317.2%
15 to 19 Minutes75,18919.4%
20 to 24 Minutes51,66413.3%
25 to 29 Minutes22,1655.7%
30 to 34 Minutes36,3429.4%
35 to 39 Minutes8,0112.1%
40 to 44 Minutes8,6132.2%
45 to 59 Minutes20,9235.4%
60 to 89 Minutes17,0824.4%
90 or more Minutes10,4982.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 254

The most common commute times in Area Code 254 are 15 to 19 minutes (39,125 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (36,064 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 254
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9,110 (4.3%)7,753 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes27,851 (13.0%)25,709 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes35,708 (16.7%)30,925 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes39,125 (18.3%)36,064 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes27,907 (13.0%)23,757 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes12,567 (5.9%)9,598 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes21,362 (10.0%)14,980 (8.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,136 (1.9%)3,875 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,529 (2.6%)3,084 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes12,320 (5.8%)8,603 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes10,912 (5.1%)6,170 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes7,676 (3.6%)2,822 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 254

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 254 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (27,931, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (30,412, 17.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 254
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16,455 (7.7%)6,805 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14,870 (6.9%)5,051 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20,777 (9.7%)8,408 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23,864 (11.1%)10,937 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23,514 (11.0%)17,700 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM27,931 (13.0%)30,412 (17.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22,993 (10.7%)27,892 (16.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16,937 (7.9%)15,458 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7,566 (3.5%)8,330 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,305 (3.9%)10,857 (6.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,034 (1.9%)4,966 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,161 (1.0%)2,829 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,037 (5.6%)12,032 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,759 (6.0%)11,663 (6.7%)
Total214,203 (100.0%)173,340 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 254

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 254

Of the total 340,355 dwellings in Area Code 254, owner-occupied units account for 207,867 (61.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 132,488 (38.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 254
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units207,86761.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units132,48838.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units340,355100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 254

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 254
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household92,34127.1%
2-Person Household116,04234.1%
3-Person Household53,04915.6%
4+ Person Household78,92323.2%
Total Housing Units340,355100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 254

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 254
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household44,440 (48.1%)47,901 (51.9%)
2-Person Household79,208 (68.3%)36,834 (31.7%)
3-Person Household32,664 (61.6%)20,385 (38.4%)
4+ Person Household51,555 (65.3%)27,368 (34.7%)
Total Housing Units207,867 (61.1%)132,488 (38.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 254

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 254
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18,294 (55.0%)14,948 (45.0%)
High School Diploma47,425 (55.8%)37,607 (44.2%)
College/Associate Degree76,807 (58.4%)54,811 (41.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65,341 (72.2%)25,122 (27.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 254

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 254
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years85,28725.1%
35 to 44 Years59,77217.6%
45 to 54 Years53,76915.8%
55 to 64 Years58,45417.2%
65 to 74 Years48,43014.2%
75 to 84 Years25,6587.5%
85 Years and Over8,9852.6%
Total340,355100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 254

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 254

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 254
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied207,867 (61.1%)$8,630,639
Renter-Occupied132,488 (38.9%)$3,868,718
Average340,355 (100.0%)$7,540,237

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 254

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 254
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,381 (2.1%)8,063 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,910 (1.4%)4,861 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9995,319 (2.6%)9,782 (7.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9996,504 (3.1%)8,370 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9996,680 (3.2%)8,731 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,737 (7.1%)17,073 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99922,209 (10.7%)21,918 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,015 (17.3%)24,939 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,336 (15.1%)13,819 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99942,593 (20.5%)9,995 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more35,183 (16.9%)4,937 (3.7%)
Total207,867 (100.0%)132,488 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 254

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 254
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013,457 (6.5%)2,506 (1.9%)
$300 to $49930,793 (14.8%)5,506 (4.2%)
$500 to $79940,747 (19.6%)24,372 (18.4%)
$800 to $99920,159 (9.7%)24,376 (18.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49942,830 (20.6%)46,921 (35.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99931,884 (15.3%)15,948 (12.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,174 (6.8%)3,598 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,176 (3.5%)711 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more6,647 (3.2%)735 (0.5%)
Total207,867 (100.0%)132,488 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 254

Housing Structures in Area Code 254

Housing Structures in Area Code 254
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached233,88368.7%
Single Unit, Attached10,5573.1%
2 Unit Apartments12,8013.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14,6994.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,4823.4%
10 or more Apartments29,1108.6%
Mobile Home / Other27,8238.2%
Total340,355100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 254

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 254
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached185,233 (79.2%)48,650 (20.8%)
Single Unit, Attached2,213 (21.0%)8,344 (79.0%)
2 Unit Apartments444 (3.5%)12,357 (96.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments79 (0.5%)14,620 (99.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments99 (0.9%)11,383 (99.1%)
10 or more Apartments244 (0.8%)28,866 (99.2%)
Mobile Home / Other19,555 (70.3%)8,268 (29.7%)
Total207,867 (61.1%)132,488 (38.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 254

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 254
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room989 (0.5%)3,409 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,484 (2.6%)33,651 (25.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms67,965 (32.7%)63,488 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms88,214 (42.4%)25,494 (19.2%)
8 or more Rooms45,215 (21.7%)6,446 (4.9%)
Total207,867 (100.0%)132,488 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 254

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 254
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas42,986 (20.7%)20,545 (15.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13,359 (6.4%)2,431 (1.8%)
Electricity147,215 (70.8%)108,056 (81.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene318 (0.2%)76 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke20 (0.0%)61 (0.1%)
All other Fuels3,224 (1.5%)562 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used745 (0.4%)757 (0.6%)
Total207,867 (100.0%)132,488 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 254

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 254
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,723 (2.3%)13,433 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle46,003 (22.1%)61,605 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles91,198 (43.9%)43,664 (33.0%)
3 or more Vehicles65,943 (31.7%)13,786 (10.4%)
Total207,867 (100.0%)132,488 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 254

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 254

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units98,721109,146
Median Property Value$15,770,399$19,854,100
Median Household Income$6,421,741$23,081
Monthly Housing Costs$61,234$6,525
Real Estate Taxes$187,641$9,946

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 254

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 254
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013,418 (13.6%)3,998 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99920,907 (21.2%)11,004 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99946,631 (47.2%)68,918 (63.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,592 (11.7%)17,594 (16.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,564 (3.6%)5,471 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,121 (1.1%)1,260 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more1,488 (1.5%)901 (0.8%)
Total98,721 (100.0%)109,146 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 254

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 254
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,785 (4.9%)983 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99913,634 (13.8%)2,506 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,461 (9.6%)4,869 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,131 (13.3%)5,276 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,345 (18.6%)9,078 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,776 (12.9%)17,670 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,487 (14.7%)18,560 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more12,102 (12.3%)28,106 (25.8%)
Total98,721 (100.0%)109,146 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 254

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 254
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x42,095 (42.6%)9,154,490 (8,387.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x16,479 (16.7%)47,309 (43.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x10,102 (10.2%)27,701 (25.4%)
4.0x or more28,830 (29.2%)13,183 (12.1%)
Total98,721 (100.0%)109,146 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 254

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 254
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80019,222 (19.5%)817 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49916,993 (17.2%)6,721 (6.2%)
$800 to $1,49954,479 (55.2%)9,836 (9.0%)
Total98,721 (100.0%)109,146 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 254

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 254

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years72,694 (93.9%)4,736 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years156,625 (90.3%)16,770 (9.7%)
19 to 25 Years74,444 (75.9%)23,593 (24.1%)
26 to 34 Years78,451 (73.5%)28,340 (26.5%)
35 to 44 Years85,911 (78.0%)24,213 (22.0%)
45 to 54 Years79,201 (80.9%)18,703 (19.1%)
55 to 64 Years87,471 (86.0%)14,192 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years77,100 (98.6%)1,100 (1.4%)
75 Years and older50,963 (99.2%)394 (0.8%)
Total762,860 (85.3%)132,041 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 254

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 254
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born72,694 (93.9%)4,736 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen156,625 (90.3%)16,770 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen74,444 (75.9%)23,593 (24.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 254

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 254
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00099,126 (80.3%)24,365 (19.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999137,355 (79.5%)35,370 (20.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999128,364 (83.3%)25,655 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999112,063 (86.3%)17,856 (13.7%)
$100,000 and over275,152 (91.0%)27,167 (9.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 254

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 634,158 (44.1%)41,640 (53.8%)
6 to 18 Years62,849 (36.2%)101,892 (58.8%)
19 to 25 Years10,278 (10.5%)66,396 (67.7%)
25 to 34 Years16,927 (15.9%)66,653 (62.4%)
35 to 44 Years18,367 (16.7%)75,772 (68.8%)
45 to 54 Years18,065 (18.4%)70,440 (72.0%)
55 to 64 Years24,448 (24.0%)73,557 (72.4%)
65 to 74 Years74,123 (94.8%)47,631 (60.9%)
75 Years and over50,535 (98.4%)33,667 (65.5%)
Total309,750 (34.6%)577,648 (64.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 254

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 254
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years346 (1.1%)295 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years8,234 (9.4%)4,960 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years9,764 (9.1%)8,714 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years27,067 (18.1%)24,946 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,829 (34.6%)12,131 (29.5%)
75 Years and over12,067 (54.9%)15,135 (51.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 254

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 254: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years184 (0.6%)211 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years780 (0.9%)592 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,059 (1.9%)1,137 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years9,255 (6.2%)4,051 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,020 (19.0%)2,791 (6.8%)
75 Years and over7,812 (35.6%)6,145 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 254: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years295 (0.9%)196 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years907 (1.0%)997 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,058 (1.9%)1,917 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years5,343 (3.6%)6,013 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,363 (6.4%)1,977 (4.8%)
75 Years and over2,677 (12.2%)2,962 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 254: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,914 (7.9%)3,761 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years6,156 (5.8%)5,764 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years10,287 (6.9%)9,084 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,265 (6.1%)2,607 (6.3%)
75 Years and over2,732 (12.4%)4,165 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 254: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years714 (0.8%)716 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,106 (2.0%)1,291 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years12,772 (8.6%)14,035 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,632 (17.9%)9,044 (22.0%)
75 Years and over6,715 (30.6%)11,182 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 254: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,593 (1.8%)947 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years993 (0.9%)772 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,728 (3.2%)4,481 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,442 (3.9%)2,443 (5.9%)
75 Years and over2,434 (11.1%)3,825 (13.0%)

Technology Access in Area Code 254

Computing Device Access in Area Code 254

Computing Device Access in Area Code 254
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop258,14075.8%
Smartphone299,41688.0%
Tablet204,84660.2%
No Computing Device23,1406.8%
Total340,355100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 254

Internet Access in Area Code 254
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5130.2%
Broadband Home215,26363.2%
Cellular Data Only54,15715.9%
Satellite Internet33,0839.7%
No Internet46,86713.8%
Total340,355100.0%

Area Code 254 Summary

Geography

Area code 254 is located in the state of Texas. It covers the Central and Western parts of the state, including the cities of Waco, Killeen, Temple, and Stephenville.

Social

Area code 254 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and its residents are proud of their heritage and culture.

Economics

Area code 254 is a major economic hub in the state of Texas. It is home to a number of large businesses, including the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies. The area also has a thriving agricultural industry, and is home to several universities and colleges.

Demographics

Area code 254 is home to a population of over 1.5 million people. The majority of the population is made up of Caucasians, followed by African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. The median household income in the area is around $50,000, and the unemployment rate is below the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 254?
Total Population of Area Code 254 is 948,907.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 254?
Total Male Population of Area Code 254 is 472,985.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 254?
Total Female Population of Area Code 254 is 475,922.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 254?
There are 99.38 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 254.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 254?
There are 100.62 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 254.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 254?
Median Population Age in Area Code 254 is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 254
Average Family Size in Area Code 254 is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 254
Average Household Size in Area Code 254 is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 254?
Per Capita income in Area Code 254 is $30,442.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 254?
Median Family Income in Area Code 254 is $79,793.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 254?
Median Household Income in Area Code 254 is $64,446.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 254?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 254 is 32.4%.
Women in Area Code 254 earn 67.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 254?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 254 is $10,262.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 254 earn $10,262 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 254?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 254 is 51.88.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 254?
There are 420,682 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 254.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 254?
57.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 254.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 254?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 254 is 6.1%.