32254 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32254, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32254 is a zip code in Duval County, Florida, which covers Jacksonville West, with a total population of 13,798 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 32254 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32254.

The estimated population of people living in 32254 is 13,798, with a median age of 37.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32254 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,798
+1.67%
+6.37%
2020
13,572
+1.05%
-
2019
13,431
+3.01%
-
2018
13,039
+0.52%
-
2017
12,972
 - -

Population of 32254 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32254 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
29.8%
34.3%
 -13.12%
Black/African American
58.8%
55.6%
 +5.76%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
6.1%
 -21.31%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
6.1%
2.4%
 +154.17%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32254 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 32254 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32254 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32254 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.6 +4.74% 34 +1.19% 39.5 +3.13%
2020 35.9 +4.06% 33.6 -4.82% 38.3 +12.65%
2019 34.5 -0.86% 35.3 0% 34 -1.45%
2018 34.8 -2.79% 35.3 +0.86% 34.5 -7.75%
2017 35.8 - 35 - 37.4 -

The median age of the 32254 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 32254 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 9 864 +11.38% 993 -16.83% 959 815
10 to 19 892 +25.97% 1,074 -3.02% 1,143 1,039
20 to 29 722 +15.31% 785 +4.79% 835 817
30 to 39 789 +17.3% 933 -5.88% 905 876
40 to 49 723 -0.8% 1,004 +20.56% 665 1,189
50 to 59 891 +17.99% 1,001 +12.06% 1,060 1,086
60 to 69 649 +19.35% 832 -14.96% 773 707
70+ 322 +46.87% 498 -13.82% 500 429

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32254 zip code is $34,159.00.

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 32254.

  • Under 25
    $23,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $28,873.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,663.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,439.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32254 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 32254, 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 32254 is currently $47,243.00.

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.

1.57% of households in 32254 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 32254 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.53%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.92%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32254 is $19,292.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32254 by the total population of 32254.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32254 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32254 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
    3.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32254 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32254 zip over the age of 16 is 10,606.

Of those people, a total of 54.60% 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 32254 is 50.30%.

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 32254 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 764 41.10% 35.40%
20 to 24 years 734 62.70% 26.50%
25 to 29 years 918 71.40% 0.90%
30 to 34 years 949 64.20% 17.20%
35 to 44 years 1,901 62.20% 5.70%
45 to 54 years 1,781 74.50% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 1,150 58.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 945 31.90% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,048 20.10% 6.20%
75 years and over 416 13.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32254. 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 3,847 46.60% 5.20%
Black or African American 5,834 58.20% 10.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 48.00% 0.00%
Asian 34 55.90% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 170 68.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 671 66.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 538 62.30% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,608 46.20% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32254 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 32254 is 5,333, with median earnings of $29,112.00.

Women in 32254 are earning approximately 94.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,333 $29,112.00
Male 2,575 $30,182.00
Female 2,758 $28,356.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32254 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 317 $34,213.00
Business and Financial 65 $48,403.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $29,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 124 $62,583.00
Legal 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 80 $40,682.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 246 $48,549.00
Healthcare Support 213 $35,515.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 199 $28,177.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 434 $16,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 413 $18,711.00
Personal Care and Service 181 $14,375.00
Sales 666 $7,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 613 $35,362.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 354 $45,268.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 232 $30,833.00
Production 205 $29,856.00
Transportation and Material Moving 392 $30,287.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32254 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 32254.

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 131 $54,583.00 186 $33,050.00
Business and Financial 30 $29,844.00 35 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $140,240.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $4,044.00 103 $62,854.00
Legal 0 $0.00 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00 60 $51,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 246 $48,549.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 213 $35,515.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 142 $19,762.00 57 $28,802.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 215 $7,482.00 219 $16,793.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $11,895.00 290 $20,488.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 156 $9,444.00
Sales 327 $36,406.00 339 $4,468.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $29,250.00 533 $35,559.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $45,625.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 210 $33,125.00 22 $0.00
Production 173 $30,725.00 32 $28,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $30,881.00 127 $28,867.00

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 5,100 households in 32254, with an average household size of 2.63 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 2,824 families living in the 32254 zip code with an average family size of 3.49 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 32254:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,258 287 1,279 2,276
Average Household Size 3.32 3.09 4.13 1.34
Total Families 1,258 287 1,279 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.01 3.92 0

Poverty

Of the 2,824 families living in 32254, 22.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32254:

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 6,177 housing units in 32254.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,100 82.56%
Vacant 1,077 17.44%

40.86% of the total 6,177 housing units in 32254 are rental units. This is approximately 2,524 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,521 are occupied by the owner - or 40.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32254 is $924.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32254 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
    55
  • Less than $500
    158
  • $500 to $999
    1,347
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    976
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    43
  • $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 32254 is $65,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32254 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    824
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    888
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    399
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    238
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    105
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    47
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32254. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32254 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,101
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,224
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,618
  • 1960 to 1969
    701
  • 1970 to 1979
    564
  • 1980 to 1989
    278
  • 1990 to 1999
    294
  • 2000 to 2009
    199
  • 2010 to 2013
    188
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 32254 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    985
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,847
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,726
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    542

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32254 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32254 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32254.

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
    159
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    373
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    558
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,416
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    840
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    200
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    571
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    71
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    453
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    346
  • 90 or more minutes
    127

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32254 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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