06784 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06784, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06784 is a zip code in Fairfield County and Litchfield County, Connecticut, which covers Sherman and New Milford, with a total population of 3,545 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 06784 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06784.

The estimated population of people living in 06784 is 3,545, with a median age of 58.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06784 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,545
 -4.6% -5.09%
2020
3,716
 -0.64% -
2019
3,740
+0.05%
-
2018
3,738
+0.08%
-
2017
3,735
 - -

Population of 06784 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06784 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
85.5%
94.1%
 -9.14%
Black/African American
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
1.9%
 +231.58%
Asian
1.5%
3%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.8%
 +112.50%
Other
4.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06784 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 06784 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06784 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06784 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.2 +3.93% 58.4 +2.1% 57.7 +5.87%
2020 56 +10.89% 57.2 +7.72% 54.5 +14.02%
2019 50.5 +3.48% 53.1 +4.53% 47.8 +1.06%
2018 48.8 +1.88% 50.8 +1.4% 47.3 +0.85%
2017 47.9 - 50.1 - 46.9 -

The median age of the 06784 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 06784 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 9 135 -73.28% 177 -31.44% 55 125
10 to 19 207 -9.08% 318 -36.7% 187 209
20 to 29 193 -5.98% 207 -83.69% 173 57
30 to 39 88 +22.41% 45 +49.88% 109 68
40 to 49 270 -42.63% 317 -66.72% 172 149
50 to 59 318 -0.48% 389 -8.19% 314 341
60 to 69 326 +69.09% 243 +52.45% 575 381
70+ 258 +12.78% 244 +36.14% 287 343

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06784 zip code is $123,889.00.

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 06784.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $119,063.00
  • 45 to 64
    $137,386.00
  • 65 and over
    $88,409.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06784 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 06784, 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 06784 is currently $206,283.00.

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.

37.74% of households in 06784 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 06784 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    37.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06784 is $94,720.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06784 by the total population of 06784.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06784 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06784 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
    22.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06784 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06784 zip over the age of 16 is 3,091.

Of those people, a total of 65.60% 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 06784 is 63.10%.

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 06784 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 122 30.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 138 24.60% 20.60%
25 to 29 years 92 90.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 108 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 195 76.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 404 92.30% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 446 93.90% 5.30%
60 to 64 years 672 81.00% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 469 50.10% 3.40%
75 years and over 445 10.10% 20.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06784. 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 2,810 65.30% 4.20%
Black or African American 20 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 26 65.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 81 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 154 61.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 217 56.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,686 65.40% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06784 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 06784 is 1,950, with median earnings of $69,804.00.

Women in 06784 are earning approximately 49.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,950 $69,804.00
Male 1,154 $105,000.00
Female 796 $51,667.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06784 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 426 $128,108.00
Business and Financial 138 $70,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $69,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $127,647.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 139 $250,001.00
Community and Social Service 40 $35,833.00
Legal 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 150 $68,343.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $91,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $100,000.00
Healthcare Support 42 $51,300.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $2,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $7,383.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $12,386.00
Sales 309 $39,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 106 $41,842.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 102 $75,703.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00
Production 23 $18,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $103,317.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06784 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 06784.

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 282 $227,500.00 144 $75,978.00
Business and Financial 85 $115,871.00 53 $55,284.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $77,857.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $127,647.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 139 $250,001.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 30 $26,786.00
Legal 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $0.00 129 $68,358.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $105,551.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 62 $100,000.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 23 $2,499.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $51,354.00 32 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 21 $12,386.00
Sales 140 $44,904.00 169 $32,096.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 103 $42,039.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 100 $75,781.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 16 $0.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $103,317.00 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 1,566 households in 06784, with an average household size of 2.26 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 1,068 families living in the 06784 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 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 06784:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 896 51 121 498
Average Household Size 2.76 2.24 2.71 1.26
Total Families 896 51 121 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.24 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 1,068 families living in 06784, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06784:

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 1,960 housing units in 06784.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,566 79.90%
Vacant 394 20.10%

8.16% of the total 1,960 housing units in 06784 are rental units. This is approximately 160 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,394 are occupied by the owner - or 71.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06784 is $2,109.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06784 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    45
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    46
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    44

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06784 is $468,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06784 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    8
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    37
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    113
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    632
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    557
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06784. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06784 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    292
  • 1940 to 1949
    87
  • 1950 to 1959
    177
  • 1960 to 1969
    162
  • 1970 to 1979
    475
  • 1980 to 1989
    239
  • 1990 to 1999
    237
  • 2000 to 2009
    247
  • 2010 to 2013
    44
  • 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 06784 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    166
  • 1 vehicle available
    332
  • 2 vehicles available
    626
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    442

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06784 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06784 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06784.

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
    22
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    41
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    230
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    139
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    79
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    204
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    83
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    112
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    94
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06784 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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