32038 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32038, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32038 is a zip code in Columbia County, Florida, which covers Fort White, with a total population of 9,905 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 32038 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32038.

The estimated population of people living in 32038 is 9,905, with a median age of 49.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32038 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,905
 -6.9% +0.14%
2020
10,639
+4.47%
-
2019
10,184
+0.8%
-
2018
10,103
+2.14%
-
2017
9,891
 - -

Population of 32038 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32038 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
81.5%
86.4%
 -5.67%
Black/African American
7.8%
5.5%
 +41.82%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
4.5%
 +26.67%
Asian
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
2.3%
 +65.22%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32038 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 32038 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32038 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32038 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.2 +4.9% 49.4 +5.11% 48.6 +4.07%
2020 46.9 +1.74% 47 +3.52% 46.7 -0.43%
2019 46.1 +1.54% 45.4 +1.79% 46.9 +0.43%
2018 45.4 +0.89% 44.6 +7.99% 46.7 -4.11%
2017 45 - 41.3 - 48.7 -

The median age of the 32038 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 32038 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 9 820 -36.47% 523 +8.49% 533 556
10 to 19 482 3.11% 471 +24.13% 455 583
20 to 29 582 -28.23% 432 +14.17% 423 469
30 to 39 543 +12.93% 540 +14.34% 605 618
40 to 49 447 +3.89% 583 -49.18% 459 336
50 to 59 737 +23.76% 991 +6.25% 918 1,037
60 to 69 824 +9.86% 927 -9.98% 906 837
70+ 502 +11.83% 487 +32.73% 541 629

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32038 zip code is $45,188.00.

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 32038.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,104.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,673.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32038 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 32038, 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 32038 is currently $69,769.00.

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.

2.93% of households in 32038 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 32038 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32038 is $27,989.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32038 by the total population of 32038.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32038 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32038 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
    4.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32038 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32038 zip over the age of 16 is 8,163.

Of those people, a total of 53.40% 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 32038 is 49.70%.

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 32038 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 385 29.10% 49.10%
20 to 24 years 382 93.20% 5.30%
25 to 29 years 510 83.90% 11.40%
30 to 34 years 648 79.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 976 84.40% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 1,289 61.00% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 1,060 73.70% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 1,016 20.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,310 20.70% 12.50%
75 years and over 587 14.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32038. 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 6,924 52.40% 6.20%
Black or African American 606 58.70% 18.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 105 51.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 90 22.20% 40.00%
Two or more races 438 69.90% 2.30%
Hispanic or Latino 493 56.00% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,749 52.40% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32038 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 32038 is 4,058, with median earnings of $29,925.00.

Women in 32038 are earning approximately 82.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,058 $29,925.00
Male 2,150 $32,255.00
Female 1,908 $26,564.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32038 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 344 $27,445.00
Business and Financial 43 $50,787.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $135,543.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $79,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $36,500.00
Community and Social Service 82 $35,970.00
Legal 27 $31,953.00
Educational and Library 275 $25,503.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $35,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 316 $54,432.00
Healthcare Support 74 $19,722.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $43,662.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 205 $12,730.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 193 $28,065.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $4,688.00
Sales 608 $26,221.00
Office and Administrative Support 486 $29,185.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 352 $27,986.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $38,750.00
Production 208 $32,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 150 $26,694.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32038 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 32038.

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 230 $33,100.00 114 $7,298.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 32 $51,296.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $135,543.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $79,063.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 75 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 27 $31,953.00
Educational and Library 34 $51,500.00 241 $22,216.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 30 $43,462.00
Healthcare Practitioners 58 $97,000.00 258 $48,571.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 74 $19,722.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $43,662.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $20,363.00 146 $12,361.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $28,690.00 51 $17,614.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $30,096.00 51 $4,094.00
Sales 415 $26,134.00 193 $32,969.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $45,865.00 399 $28,695.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 337 $28,507.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 182 $40,000.00 31 $0.00
Production 156 $31,607.00 52 $37,969.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $29,904.00 83 $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 3,824 households in 32038, with an average household size of 2.59 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 2,503 families living in the 32038 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 32038:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,996 134 373 1,321
Average Household Size 3.31 2.78 3.17 1.32
Total Families 1,996 134 373 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.49 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 2,503 families living in 32038, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32038:

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 4,662 housing units in 32038.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,824 82.02%
Vacant 838 17.98%

10.00% of the total 4,662 housing units in 32038 are rental units. This is approximately 466 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,239 are occupied by the owner - or 69.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32038 is $792.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32038 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    88
  • $500 to $999
    325
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $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 32038 is $146,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32038 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    367
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    907
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    378
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    729
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    403
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    316
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    139
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32038. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32038 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    58
  • 1940 to 1949
    28
  • 1950 to 1959
    84
  • 1960 to 1969
    247
  • 1970 to 1979
    337
  • 1980 to 1989
    767
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,393
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,119
  • 2010 to 2013
    620
  • 2014 or later
    9

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 32038 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    87
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,209
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,520
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,008

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32038 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32038 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32038.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    213
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    90
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    309
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    492
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    309
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    727
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    266
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    167
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    650
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    295
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32038 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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