80526 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80526, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80526 is a zip code in Larimer County, Colorado, which covers Fort Collins CCD, Livermore CCD, and Loveland, with a total population of 44,566 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 80526 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80526.

The estimated population of people living in 80526 is 44,566, with a median age of 31.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80526 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
44,566
 -1.45% -3.16%
2020
45,220
 -2.27% -
2019
46,271
 -0.16% -
2018
46,346
+0.71%
-
2017
46,018
 - -

Population of 80526 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80526 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
80.3%
82.8%
 -3.02%
Black/African American
1%
1.4%
 -28.57%
Native
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Hispanic
11.1%
10.3%
 +7.77%
Asian
2.8%
2.6%
 +7.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
2.1%
 +90.48%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80526 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 80526 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80526 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80526 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.6 0% 30.3 -0.66% 33.3 +1.22%
2020 31.6 -0.63% 30.5 -0.65% 32.9 -0.9%
2019 31.8 +0.63% 30.7 -1.6% 33.2 +4.4%
2018 31.6 0% 31.2 +1.3% 31.8 -2.15%
2017 31.6 - 30.8 - 32.5 -

The median age of the 80526 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 80526 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 2,574 -7.89% 2,539 -22.75% 2,345 2,004
10 to 19 3,014 -3.8% 2,555 +2.68% 2,882 2,613
20 to 29 5,759 +6.05% 5,492 -7.17% 6,113 5,088
30 to 39 3,159 -4% 3,019 +6.62% 3,015 3,210
40 to 49 2,546 -0.6% 2,175 -0.24% 2,526 2,162
50 to 59 2,792 -7.67% 2,989 -23.61% 2,571 2,336
60 to 69 2,031 -9.8% 2,048 +11.14% 1,822 2,271
70+ 1,424 +14.44% 1,902 +4.67% 1,631 1,977

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80526 zip code is $73,526.00.

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 80526.

  • Under 25
    $31,194.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $112,018.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,717.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80526 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 80526, 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 80526 is currently $92,739.00.

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.

9.06% of households in 80526 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 80526 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80526 is $38,065.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80526 by the total population of 80526.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80526 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80526 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
    23.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80526 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80526 zip over the age of 16 is 37,124.

Of those people, a total of 71.90% 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 80526 is 68.50%.

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 80526 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,402 51.40% 10.00%
20 to 24 years 6,678 76.80% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 4,523 89.50% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 3,437 88.80% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 5,069 87.10% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 5,134 86.40% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 2,180 80.00% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 2,255 69.70% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 3,051 28.70% 4.30%
75 years and over 2,395 7.10% 8.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80526. 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 32,402 71.20% 4.50%
Black or African American 433 83.10% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 249 82.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,118 72.50% 0.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 48 27.10% 0.00%
Other 572 73.40% 1.90%
Two or more races 2,302 77.70% 7.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,659 80.70% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 30,381 70.40% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80526 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 80526 is 25,435, with median earnings of $38,070.00.

Women in 80526 are earning approximately 71.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,435 $38,070.00
Male 13,525 $44,742.00
Female 11,910 $31,836.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80526 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,178 $64,757.00
Business and Financial 1,535 $48,787.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,170 $89,924.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,111 $83,295.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 858 $53,341.00
Community and Social Service 709 $35,706.00
Legal 151 $83,281.00
Educational and Library 2,143 $37,740.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 748 $21,481.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,675 $51,533.00
Healthcare Support 492 $27,547.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 250 $31,875.00
Law Enforcement 117 $44,191.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,654 $20,279.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 652 $21,473.00
Personal Care and Service 1,146 $26,250.00
Sales 2,236 $33,721.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,839 $30,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $30,893.00
Construction and Extraction 1,042 $42,061.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 764 $53,814.00
Production 915 $42,514.00
Transportation and Material Moving 475 $36,181.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80526 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 80526.

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 1,215 $74,625.00 963 $61,679.00
Business and Financial 545 $71,125.00 990 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 896 $103,538.00 274 $82,759.00
Architecture and Engineering 923 $87,798.00 188 $53,929.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 513 $58,472.00 345 $50,950.00
Community and Social Service 275 $35,943.00 434 $34,000.00
Legal 96 $76,250.00 55 $84,219.00
Educational and Library 698 $53,802.00 1,445 $31,193.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 390 $39,167.00 358 $6,121.00
Healthcare Practitioners 405 $44,063.00 1,270 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 73 $27,438.00 419 $27,589.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 153 $33,850.00 97 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 96 $46,250.00 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 949 $20,562.00 705 $20,096.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 523 $21,367.00 129 $22,303.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $26,800.00 1,008 $26,128.00
Sales 1,424 $47,766.00 812 $15,784.00
Office and Administrative Support 901 $25,851.00 1,938 $32,065.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $41,406.00 36 $30,357.00
Construction and Extraction 942 $42,416.00 100 $21,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 753 $54,047.00 11 $0.00
Production 744 $44,195.00 171 $27,031.00
Transportation and Material Moving 411 $36,875.00 64 $3,828.00

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 18,546 households in 80526, with an average household size of 2.39 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 10,259 families living in the 80526 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 80526:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,337 624 1,298 8,287
Average Household Size 3.04 3.22 3.12 1.57
Total Families 8,337 624 1,298 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.68 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 10,259 families living in 80526, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80526:

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 19,322 housing units in 80526.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,546 95.98%
Vacant 776 4.02%

40.58% of the total 19,322 housing units in 80526 are rental units. This is approximately 7,840 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,372 are occupied by the owner - or 53.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80526 is $1,417.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80526 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
    334
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    1,165
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,147
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,039
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    923
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    50
  • $3,000 or more
    354

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80526 is $414,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80526 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    380
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    203
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    95
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    159
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,165
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,884
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,354
  • $1,000,000 or more
    132

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80526. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80526 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    145
  • 1940 to 1949
    42
  • 1950 to 1959
    294
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,104
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,262
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,952
  • 1990 to 1999
    5,323
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,281
  • 2010 to 2013
    919
  • 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 80526 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    752
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,455
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,611
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,728

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80526 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80526 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80526.

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
    311
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,019
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,539
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,373
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,437
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    934
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,116
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    204
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    323
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,055
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,009
  • 90 or more minutes
    256

Summary

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