32304 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32304, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32304 is a zip code in Leon County, Florida, which covers Southwest Leon CCD, Tallahassee Central CCD, Tallahassee Northwest CCD, and Tallahassee Southwest, with a total population of 45,853 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 32304 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32304.

The estimated population of people living in 32304 is 45,853, with a median age of 22.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32304 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,853
 -8.84% -4.07%
2020
50,298
+0.74%
-
2019
49,927
+4.48%
-
2018
47,787
 -0.03% -
2017
47,800
 - -

Population of 32304 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32304 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
44.5%
47.8%
 -6.90%
Black/African American
39.2%
36.2%
 +8.29%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
9%
9.7%
 -7.22%
Asian
3.6%
3.4%
 +5.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
2.4%
 +29.17%
Other
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32304 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 32304 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32304 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32304 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 22.5 +1.35% 22.5 0% 22.5 +2.27%
2020 22.2 +0.91% 22.5 +0.9% 22 +1.85%
2019 22 +0.92% 22.3 +0.9% 21.6 +0.47%
2018 21.8 0% 22.1 +0.45% 21.5 0%
2017 21.8 - 22 - 21.5 -

The median age of the 32304 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 32304 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 1,338 +19.22% 938 -35.26% 1,569 635
10 to 19 4,224 -17.61% 5,581 -11.99% 3,515 4,814
20 to 29 13,517 -10.02% 12,877 -7.5% 12,156 11,726
30 to 39 1,819 -6.98% 1,399 +33.23% 1,672 1,857
40 to 49 897 +10.41% 1,011 +28.08% 985 1,311
50 to 59 941 +41.56% 907 +30.62% 1,377 1,209
60 to 69 667 +19.1% 643 +77.63% 802 1,244
70+ 446 -1.17% 595 -5.46% 423 558

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32304 zip code is $26,060.00.

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 32304.

  • Under 25
    $19,171.00
  • 25 to 44
    $33,971.00
  • 45 to 64
    $29,430.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,544.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32304 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 32304, 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 32304 is currently $34,380.00.

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.

0.45% of households in 32304 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 32304 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    47.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32304 is $14,511.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32304 by the total population of 32304.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32304 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32304 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
    17.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32304 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32304 zip over the age of 16 is 42,534.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% 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 32304 is 55.20%.

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 32304 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 7,214 35.50% 39.80%
20 to 24 years 19,249 73.10% 11.00%
25 to 29 years 4,633 82.50% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 2,425 78.60% 6.20%
35 to 44 years 2,582 67.20% 11.70%
45 to 54 years 2,022 68.50% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 1,382 63.80% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 1,275 25.00% 16.60%
65 to 74 years 1,178 19.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 574 8.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32304. 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 22,187 62.00% 11.90%
Black or African American 15,644 64.70% 15.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 40 60.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,642 61.30% 4.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 15 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,022 72.50% 12.00%
Two or more races 1,984 65.70% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 4,063 63.00% 12.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,009 62.60% 11.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32304 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 32304 is 23,459, with median earnings of $16,398.00.

Women in 32304 are earning approximately 100.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,459 $16,398.00
Male 10,818 $16,389.00
Female 12,641 $16,404.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32304 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 867 $31,744.00
Business and Financial 897 $23,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 542 $26,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 276 $30,303.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 335 $34,148.00
Community and Social Service 330 $24,919.00
Legal 438 $6,233.00
Educational and Library 3,132 $17,076.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 559 $17,057.00
Healthcare Practitioners 550 $40,566.00
Healthcare Support 696 $12,957.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 385 $15,765.00
Law Enforcement 147 $35,335.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3,054 $11,717.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 918 $23,441.00
Personal Care and Service 1,063 $9,609.00
Sales 2,721 $11,448.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,573 $15,799.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $6,719.00
Construction and Extraction 604 $25,571.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 365 $10,029.00
Production 504 $52,237.00
Transportation and Material Moving 616 $11,542.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32304 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 32304.

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 441 $50,694.00 426 $29,429.00
Business and Financial 376 $13,400.00 521 $30,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 291 $12,933.00 251 $33,362.00
Architecture and Engineering 249 $17,042.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 132 $50,259.00 203 $27,048.00
Community and Social Service 136 $32,839.00 194 $24,556.00
Legal 62 $3,935.00 376 $6,500.00
Educational and Library 1,141 $16,263.00 1,991 $19,074.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 327 $16,663.00 232 $25,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $28,385.00 509 $41,297.00
Healthcare Support 280 $6,724.00 416 $14,591.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 274 $15,600.00 111 $16,250.00
Law Enforcement 70 $35,793.00 77 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,187 $11,618.00 1,867 $11,770.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 665 $25,609.00 253 $13,288.00
Personal Care and Service 200 $12,045.00 863 $9,213.00
Sales 1,296 $11,905.00 1,425 $9,909.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,139 $13,812.00 2,434 $16,140.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 45 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 562 $22,000.00 42 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 334 $10,930.00 31 $0.00
Production 456 $52,720.00 48 $19,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 523 $13,491.00 93 $10,344.00

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 18,175 households in 32304, with an average household size of 2.19 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 4,061 families living in the 32304 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 32304:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,465 437 2,159 14,114
Average Household Size 2.83 3.47 3.5 1.88
Total Families 1,465 437 2,159 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.42 3.24 0

Poverty

Of the 4,061 families living in 32304, 30.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32304:

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 22,038 housing units in 32304.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,175 82.47%
Vacant 3,863 17.53%

69.03% of the total 22,038 housing units in 32304 are rental units. This is approximately 15,212 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,600 are occupied by the owner - or 11.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32304 is $996.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32304 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
    363
  • Less than $500
    525
  • $500 to $999
    7,167
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,566
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,759
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    853
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    319
  • $3,000 or more
    23

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32304 is $129,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32304 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    314
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    789
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    293
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    981
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    158
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32304. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32304 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    222
  • 1940 to 1949
    708
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,325
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,431
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,463
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,220
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,567
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,941
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,161
  • 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 32304 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,381
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,561
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,851
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,382

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32304 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32304 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32304.

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
    442
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,570
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,662
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,656
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,004
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    667
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,183
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    182
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    182
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    246
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    230
  • 90 or more minutes
    259

Summary

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