06791 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06791, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06791 is a zip code in Litchfield County, Connecticut, which covers Harwinton and Litchfield, with a total population of 5,535 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 06791 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06791.

The estimated population of people living in 06791 is 5,535, with a median age of 49.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06791 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,535
+1.97%
+0.16%
2020
5,428
 -0.51% -
2019
5,456
 -0.24% -
2018
5,469
 -1.03% -
2017
5,526
 - -

Population of 06791 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06791 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
96%
96.2%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.4%
 +175.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.2%
1.9%
 -89.47%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.5%
 +220.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06791 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 06791 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06791 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06791 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.5 +3.77% 47.9 +0.84% 51 +5.15%
2020 47.7 -0.42% 47.5 -0.42% 48.5 0%
2019 47.9 -0.83% 47.7 -2.65% 48.5 +1.25%
2018 48.3 +1.47% 49 +2.73% 47.9 +0.63%
2017 47.6 - 47.7 - 47.6 -

The median age of the 06791 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 06791 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 9 228 +49.8% 332 -51.46% 353 185
10 to 19 450 -20.74% 302 +24.79% 362 377
20 to 29 193 +6.45% 171 -8.23% 203 156
30 to 39 214 +24.34% 246 -18.01% 264 200
40 to 49 475 -16.76% 416 -20.97% 391 324
50 to 59 523 +15.6% 530 -4.5% 564 505
60 to 69 433 -24.73% 383 +4.4% 331 396
70+ 319 +42.63% 311 +42.66% 467 457

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06791 zip code is $118,710.00.

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 06791.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $132,361.00
  • 45 to 64
    $148,929.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06791 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 06791, 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 06791 is currently $138,841.00.

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.

20.97% of households in 06791 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 06791 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    18.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06791 is $53,276.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06791 by the total population of 06791.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06791 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06791 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
    23.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06791 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06791 zip over the age of 16 is 4,468.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 06791 is 64.70%.

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 06791 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 210 55.20% 29.30%
20 to 24 years 241 84.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 118 91.50% 0.90%
30 to 34 years 219 79.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 560 90.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 943 92.00% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 526 76.60% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 434 57.80% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 710 44.60% 12.30%
75 years and over 507 10.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06791. 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 4,376 66.50% 3.70%
Black or African American 21 100.00% 4.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 24 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 36 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 60 83.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,340 66.40% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06791 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 06791 is 2,893, with median earnings of $62,003.00.

Women in 06791 are earning approximately 66.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,893 $62,003.00
Male 1,605 $77,537.00
Female 1,288 $51,357.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06791 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 365 $81,157.00
Business and Financial 131 $64,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $99,946.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $121,645.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $138,224.00
Community and Social Service 31 $55,795.00
Legal 51 $170,074.00
Educational and Library 284 $57,593.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $38,400.00
Healthcare Practitioners 150 $86,000.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 105 $104,004.00
Food Preparation and Serving 114 $6,855.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $33,913.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00
Sales 383 $34,567.00
Office and Administrative Support 328 $44,853.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 109 $60,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 97 $49,420.00
Production 105 $86,806.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $49,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06791 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 06791.

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 234 $107,778.00 131 $63,185.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 131 $64,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $133,125.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 242 $122,237.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $138,224.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 23 $0.00
Legal 26 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $9,537.00 240 $58,704.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $39,500.00 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 126 $86,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 97 $103,859.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 76 $6,774.00 38 $15,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $34,946.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Sales 243 $55,848.00 140 $28,864.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $0.00 265 $43,309.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 109 $60,417.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $49,554.00 3 $0.00
Production 93 $87,361.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $49,500.00 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 2,070 households in 06791, with an average household size of 2.66 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 1,650 families living in the 06791 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 06791:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,297 128 225 420
Average Household Size 2.94 3.05 3.26 1.37
Total Families 1,297 128 225 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.05 3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,650 families living in 06791, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06791:

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 2,300 housing units in 06791.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,070 90.00%
Vacant 230 10.00%

4.61% of the total 2,300 housing units in 06791 are rental units. This is approximately 106 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,936 are occupied by the owner - or 84.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06791 is $1,400.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06791 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
    28
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    10
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    39
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06791 is $304,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06791 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    16
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    53
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    322
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    532
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    718
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    275
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06791. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06791 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    304
  • 1940 to 1949
    271
  • 1950 to 1959
    432
  • 1960 to 1969
    354
  • 1970 to 1979
    223
  • 1980 to 1989
    251
  • 1990 to 1999
    244
  • 2000 to 2009
    186
  • 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 06791 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    41
  • 1 vehicle available
    404
  • 2 vehicles available
    761
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    864

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06791 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06791 that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06791.

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
    163
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    289
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    381
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    337
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    173
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    121
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    177
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    221
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    118
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    341
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    189
  • 90 or more minutes
    23

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06791 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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