80621 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80621, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80621 is a zip code in Weld County, Colorado, which covers Erie-Frederick CCD, Fort Lupton CCD, Keenesburg-Hudson CCD, and Platteville, with a total population of 13,534 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 80621 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80621.

The estimated population of people living in 80621 is 13,534, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80621 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,534
 -10.37% +9.17%
2020
15,100
+18.32%
-
2019
12,762
+0.24%
-
2018
12,732
+2.7%
-
2017
12,397
 - -

Population of 80621 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80621 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
49.5%
54%
 -8.33%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
46.3%
43.7%
 +5.95%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
0.8%
 +275.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80621 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 80621 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80621 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80621 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 +5.23% 36.7 +1.66% 40.2 +8.36%
2020 36.3 +3.71% 36.1 +7.12% 37.1 +0.54%
2019 35 -4.89% 33.7 -2.03% 36.9 -6.35%
2018 36.8 -1.08% 34.4 -1.71% 39.4 -0.25%
2017 37.2 - 35 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 80621 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 80621 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 9 876 -13.19% 762 +12.22% 756 855
10 to 19 1,191 -9.32% 825 11.03% 1,071 823
20 to 29 780 +21.16% 557 +49.28% 924 807
30 to 39 838 +49.97% 846 -20.81% 1,177 676
40 to 49 800 +5.59% 759 +34% 834 939
50 to 59 921 +11.76% 968 7.28% 966 912
60 to 69 702 +20.6% 655 +25.99% 855 820
70+ 453 +24.25% 464 +17.47% 571 548

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80621 zip code is $74,821.00.

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 80621.

  • Under 25
    $61,761.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,990.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,255.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80621 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 80621, 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 80621 is currently $88,878.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.31% of households in 80621 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 80621 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80621 is $31,208.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80621 by the total population of 80621.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80621 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80621 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
    8.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80621 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80621 zip over the age of 16 is 10,851.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% 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 80621 is 61.20%.

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 80621 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 822 60.20% 19.20%
20 to 24 years 759 74.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 972 64.60% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 1,012 84.90% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 1,908 83.50% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 1,791 82.20% 11.60%
55 to 59 years 793 79.80% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 863 60.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,158 26.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 773 1.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80621. 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 7,977 64.70% 6.70%
Black or African American 160 55.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 38.90% 0.00%
Asian 42 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,010 58.10% 3.40%
Two or more races 1,644 72.50% 5.40%
Hispanic or Latino 4,518 64.40% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,847 65.70% 7.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80621 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 80621 is 6,640, with median earnings of $41,406.00.

Women in 80621 are earning approximately 87.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,640 $41,406.00
Male 3,877 $44,165.00
Female 2,763 $38,623.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80621 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 781 $71,049.00
Business and Financial 137 $47,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $62,411.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $56,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 67 $56,779.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 446 $75,100.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $27,159.00
Healthcare Practitioners 222 $57,917.00
Healthcare Support 237 $22,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $58,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 528 $15,907.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 237 $31,690.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $12,100.00
Sales 674 $38,913.00
Office and Administrative Support 752 $41,314.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 107 $28,188.00
Construction and Extraction 834 $52,381.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $44,375.00
Production 281 $43,068.00
Transportation and Material Moving 606 $31,853.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80621 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 80621.

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 448 $74,821.00 333 $70,332.00
Business and Financial 38 $4,762.00 99 $52,639.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $60,982.00 34 $67,222.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $56,563.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 52 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 117 $47,229.00 329 $80,820.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 31 $27,159.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $84,261.00 160 $36,271.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 226 $21,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 285 $9,269.00 243 $16,692.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 167 $31,331.00 70 $32,174.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 50 $13,750.00
Sales 328 $50,357.00 346 $22,935.00
Office and Administrative Support 188 $39,167.00 564 $41,392.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $30,294.00 33 $20,982.00
Construction and Extraction 813 $52,891.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $53,056.00 8 $0.00
Production 223 $43,159.00 58 $19,545.00
Transportation and Material Moving 530 $31,748.00 76 $38,100.00

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 4,611 households in 80621, with an average household size of 2.93 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 3,516 families living in the 80621 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 80621:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,663 177 676 1,095
Average Household Size 3.32 3.75 3.78 1.33
Total Families 2,663 177 676 0
Average Household Size 3.27 3.46 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 3,516 families living in 80621, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80621:

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 4,817 housing units in 80621.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,611 95.72%
Vacant 206 4.28%

24.04% of the total 4,817 housing units in 80621 are rental units. This is approximately 1,158 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,321 are occupied by the owner - or 68.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80621 is $1,173.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80621 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
    132
  • Less than $500
    79
  • $500 to $999
    375
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    330
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    327
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    2

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80621 is $340,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80621 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    111
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    183
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    711
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,497
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    575
  • $1,000,000 or more
    70

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80621. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80621 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    699
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    426
  • 1960 to 1969
    346
  • 1970 to 1979
    979
  • 1980 to 1989
    503
  • 1990 to 1999
    905
  • 2000 to 2009
    569
  • 2010 to 2013
    313
  • 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 80621 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    169
  • 1 vehicle available
    951
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,529
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,962

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80621 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80621 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80621.

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
    200
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    603
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    432
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    761
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    453
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    176
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    953
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    244
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    404
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,079
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    594
  • 90 or more minutes
    196

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 80621 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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