32096 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32096, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32096 is a zip code in Columbia County, Hamilton County, and Suwannee County, Florida, which covers Lake City CCD, North Columbia CCD, White Springs CCD, Live Oak CCD, and McAlpin-Wellborn, with a total population of 2,793 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 32096 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32096.

The estimated population of people living in 32096 is 2,793, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32096 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,793
 -2.68% +21.28%
2020
2,870
+31.29%
-
2019
2,186
+0.32%
-
2018
2,179
 -5.38% -
2017
2,303
 - -

Population of 32096 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32096 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
75.5%
70.5%
 +7.09%
Black/African American
22.7%
20.5%
 +10.73%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
0.6%
5.3%
 -88.68%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
3.4%
 -70.59%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32096 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 32096 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32096 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32096 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 -1.2% 41.3 +0.73% 39.9 -13.07%
2020 41.7 -26.06% 41 -26.26% 45.9 -19.76%
2019 56.4 +5.22% 55.6 +5.3% 57.2 +6.52%
2018 53.6 -3.42% 52.8 -5.55% 53.7 -0.74%
2017 55.5 - 55.9 - 54.1 -

The median age of the 32096 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 32096 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 94 -31.73% 129 -32.3% 50 60
10 to 19 155 +120.42% 58 +311.94% 285 310
20 to 29 131 +26.46% 103 2.9% 158 102
30 to 39 75 +82.06% 64 +262.15% 109 280
40 to 49 20 +616.98% 137 +5.87% 224 143
50 to 59 210 -37.5% 191 -40.75% 127 116
60 to 69 245 -31.79% 289 -6.3% 170 258
70+ 272 -30.06% 130 +61.41% 187 214

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32096 zip code is $41,192.00.

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 32096.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,120.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,477.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,368.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32096 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 32096, 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 32096 is currently $50,325.00.

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.

2.98% of households in 32096 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 32096 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    43.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32096 is $21,591.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32096 by the total population of 32096.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32096 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32096 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
    4.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32096 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32096 zip over the age of 16 is 2,237.

Of those people, a total of 41.40% 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 32096 is 36.80%.

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 32096 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 149 15.40% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 74 47.30% 45.70%
25 to 29 years 186 55.40% 16.50%
30 to 34 years 137 89.10% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 485 64.10% 13.80%
45 to 54 years 266 65.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 111 27.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 208 38.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 453 7.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 168 8.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32096. 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 1,737 36.60% 12.10%
Black or African American 469 59.70% 9.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 25.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 17 70.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,720 36.30% 12.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32096 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 32096 is 823, with median earnings of $39,816.00.

Women in 32096 are earning approximately 90.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 823 $39,816.00
Male 448 $40,633.00
Female 375 $36,587.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32096 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 62 $53,438.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $34,479.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 61 $31,302.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $74,583.00
Healthcare Support 43 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $36,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 23 $4,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $14,063.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $38,269.00
Sales 35 $40,598.00
Office and Administrative Support 79 $38,466.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $51,250.00
Construction and Extraction 13 $53,194.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $28,359.00
Production 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 217 $41,458.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32096 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 32096.

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 34 $153,500.00 28 $53,125.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 27 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 61 $31,302.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 38 $74,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00 19 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 29 $14,063.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $38,269.00
Sales 7 $0.00 28 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $39,464.00 41 $36,932.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 13 $53,194.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $28,359.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 217 $41,458.00 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 1,142 households in 32096, with an average household size of 2.44 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 780 families living in the 32096 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 32096:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 579 48 153 362
Average Household Size 3.1 3.44 2.83 1.09
Total Families 579 48 153 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.25 2.69 0

Poverty

Of the 780 families living in 32096, 12.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32096:

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 1,410 housing units in 32096.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,142 80.99%
Vacant 268 19.01%

9.93% of the total 1,410 housing units in 32096 are rental units. This is approximately 140 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 902 are occupied by the owner - or 63.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32096 is $558.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32096 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
    100
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    73
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 32096 is $93,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32096 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    202
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    281
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    203
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    111
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    56
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32096. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32096 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    65
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    50
  • 1960 to 1969
    110
  • 1970 to 1979
    126
  • 1980 to 1989
    200
  • 1990 to 1999
    470
  • 2000 to 2009
    206
  • 2010 to 2013
    114
  • 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 32096 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    385
  • 2 vehicles available
    334
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    394

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32096 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32096 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32096.

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
    26
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    25
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    32
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    68
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    276
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    104
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    79
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    62
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    57
  • 90 or more minutes
    32

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32096 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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