06757 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06757, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06757 is a zip code in Litchfield County, Connecticut, which covers Kent, with a total population of 2,152 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 06757 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06757.

The estimated population of people living in 06757 is 2,152, with a median age of 55.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06757 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,152
 -0.65% -0.37%
2020
2,166
+9.73%
-
2019
1,974
 -7.06% -
2018
2,124
 -1.67% -
2017
2,160
 - -

Population of 06757 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06757 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
84.8%
85.1%
 -0.35%
Black/African American
0.4%
8%
 -95.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.8%
2.4%
 +141.67%
Asian
4.4%
0.5%
 +780.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
3.3%
 +12.12%
Other
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06757 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 06757 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06757 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06757 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55.4 -2.98% 51 -12.22% 56.5 +1.07%
2020 57.1 +5.74% 58.1 +11.73% 55.9 +2.57%
2019 54 +1.12% 52 +2.56% 54.5 0%
2018 53.4 +1.14% 50.7 -5.41% 54.5 +4.21%
2017 52.8 - 53.6 - 52.3 -

The median age of the 06757 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 06757 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 96 85.54% 162 -159.04% 82 17
10 to 19 143 -42.23% 98 +32.38% 76 100
20 to 29 82 +112.71% 68 +8.16% 134 73
30 to 39 70 +126.62% 107 72.35% 118 93
40 to 49 81 +73.27% 125 -18.25% 137 103
50 to 59 198 -13.59% 137 9.54% 155 134
60 to 69 152 +67.43% 199 +8.28% 273 214
70+ 178 +22.53% 264 -8.85% 208 235

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06757 zip code is $89,538.00.

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 06757.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,894.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,398.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,169.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06757 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 06757, 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 06757 is currently $117,454.00.

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.

13.67% of households in 06757 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 06757 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    1.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06757 is $55,172.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06757 by the total population of 06757.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06757 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06757 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
    25.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06757 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06757 zip over the age of 16 is 1,922.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% 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 06757 is 48.10%.

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 06757 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 45 57.80% 53.80%
20 to 24 years 145 29.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 62 100.00% 40.30%
30 to 34 years 58 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 224 87.50% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 291 63.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 167 45.50% 7.90%
60 to 64 years 371 69.30% 17.10%
65 to 74 years 259 29.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 300 13.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06757. 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 1,747 49.60% 7.40%
Black or African American 9 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 55 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 109 99.10% 26.90%
Hispanic or Latino 125 91.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,668 47.90% 8.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06757 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 06757 is 924, with median earnings of $55,404.00.

Women in 06757 are earning approximately 77.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 924 $55,404.00
Male 436 $57,404.00
Female 488 $44,615.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06757 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 24 $58,889.00
Business and Financial 59 $111,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 161 $68,594.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $104,167.00
Healthcare Support 89 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $56,442.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $56,563.00
Sales 65 $11,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 92 $18,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06757 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 06757.

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 17 $0.00 7 $0.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 38 $110,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $91,667.00 131 $56,719.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 89 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $56,442.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 29 $0.00
Sales 46 $4,800.00 19 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 83 $25,156.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 25 $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 929 households in 06757, with an average household size of 2.11 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 479 families living in the 06757 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 06757:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 420 15 44 450
Average Household Size 3.02 2.33 2.77 1.2
Total Families 420 15 44 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.33 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 479 families living in 06757, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06757:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,221 housing units in 06757.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 929 76.09%
Vacant 292 23.91%

18.18% of the total 1,221 housing units in 06757 are rental units. This is approximately 222 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 660 are occupied by the owner - or 54.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06757 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06757 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
    47
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    120
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    84
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06757 is $355,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06757 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    45
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    31
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    155
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    297
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    94
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06757. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06757 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    344
  • 1940 to 1949
    103
  • 1950 to 1959
    16
  • 1960 to 1969
    145
  • 1970 to 1979
    138
  • 1980 to 1989
    229
  • 1990 to 1999
    152
  • 2000 to 2009
    59
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 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 06757 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    122
  • 1 vehicle available
    297
  • 2 vehicles available
    316
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    194

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06757 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06757 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06757.

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
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    82
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    7
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    102
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    22
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    42
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    42
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

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