95686 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95686, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95686 is a zip code in San Joaquin County, California, which covers Thornton, with a total population of 1,155 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 95686 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95686.

The estimated population of people living in 95686 is 1,155, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95686 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,155
+1.94%
+13.12%
2020
1,133
 -10.22% -
2019
1,262
+4.38%
-
2018
1,209
+18.41%
-
2017
1,021
 - -

Population of 95686 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95686 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
30.8%
37.4%
 -17.65%
Black/African American
3%
0.6%
 +400.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
58.9%
52.2%
 +12.84%
Asian
5.5%
8.4%
 -34.52%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95686 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 95686 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95686 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95686 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +1.5% 30.9 +0.65% 34 0%
2020 33.3 +7.07% 30.7 +10.83% 34 0%
2019 31.1 -9.33% 27.7 -10.06% 34 -9.09%
2018 34.3 -2.56% 30.8 +12.41% 37.4 -13.82%
2017 35.2 - 27.4 - 43.4 -

The median age of the 95686 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 95686 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 70 +63.48% 45 +110.97% 113 100
10 to 19 133 -20.88% 89 -27.34% 104 58
20 to 29 63 -11.22% 42 +113.02% 52 84
30 to 39 60 +56.71% 64 +61.83% 91 104
40 to 49 59 -40.33% 51 9.18% 32 50
50 to 59 48 +47.08% 82 -16.69% 72 68
60 to 69 52 +93.31% 69 -8.59% 102 60
70+ 33 -46.64% 61 -4.61% 20 45

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95686 zip code is $32,083.00.

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 95686.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $29,559.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,946.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,194.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95686 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 95686, 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 95686 is currently $48,585.00.

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.

2.07% of households in 95686 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 95686 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95686 is $17,126.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95686 by the total population of 95686.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95686 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95686 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
    0.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95686 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95686 zip over the age of 16 is 839.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% 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 95686 is 52.10%.

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 95686 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 59 28.80% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 78 84.60% 25.80%
25 to 29 years 58 82.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 114 89.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 114 52.60% 13.30%
45 to 54 years 141 63.80% 8.90%
55 to 59 years 48 66.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 111 44.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 80 38.80% 25.80%
75 years and over 36 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 95686. 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 410 55.40% 3.50%
Black or African American 38 55.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 36 27.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 99 69.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 256 65.60% 29.80%
Hispanic or Latino 432 63.40% 18.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 322 58.40% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95686 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 95686 is 437, with median earnings of $26,746.00.

Women in 95686 are earning approximately 56.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 437 $26,746.00
Male 260 $28,750.00
Female 177 $16,250.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95686 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 45 $31,250.00
Business and Financial 6 $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 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $9,271.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1 $0.00
Healthcare Support 47 $32,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00
Sales 25 $28,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $9,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $30,500.00
Construction and Extraction 33 $63,542.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 8 $0.00
Production 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $26,774.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95686 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 95686.

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 27 $76,125.00 18 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 6 $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 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 19 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 39 $16,932.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $0.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 7 $0.00 18 $4,545.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 21 $9,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $31,438.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 33 $63,542.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $26,774.00 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 387 households in 95686, with an average household size of 2.85 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 251 families living in the 95686 zip code with an average family size of 3.46 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 95686:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 139 27 85 136
Average Household Size 3.64 3.33 3.87 1.3
Total Families 139 27 85 0
Average Household Size 3.64 2.67 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 251 families living in 95686, 33.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95686:

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 442 housing units in 95686.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 387 87.56%
Vacant 55 12.44%

36.65% of the total 442 housing units in 95686 are rental units. This is approximately 162 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 207 are occupied by the owner - or 46.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95686 is $736.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95686 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
    18
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    108
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95686 is $311,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95686 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    51
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    25
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    90
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95686. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95686 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    38
  • 1940 to 1949
    50
  • 1950 to 1959
    132
  • 1960 to 1969
    18
  • 1970 to 1979
    49
  • 1980 to 1989
    62
  • 1990 to 1999
    16
  • 2000 to 2009
    67
  • 2010 to 2013
    10
  • 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 95686 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    130
  • 2 vehicles available
    106
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    130

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95686 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95686 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95686.

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
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    19
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    0
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    40
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    79
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    27
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    97
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    8
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    63
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 95686 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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