32317 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32317, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32317 is a zip code in Leon County, Florida, which covers East Leon, with a total population of 14,492 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 32317 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32317.

The estimated population of people living in 32317 is 14,492, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32317 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,492
 -0.98% -2.44%
2020
14,636
 -1.61% -
2019
14,876
+1.44%
-
2018
14,665
 -1.27% -
2017
14,854
 - -

Population of 32317 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32317 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
71.1%
72.4%
 -1.80%
Black/African American
14.8%
12.6%
 +17.46%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6%
6.1%
 -1.64%
Asian
5.9%
5.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
2.5%
 -16.00%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32317 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 32317 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32317 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32317 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 +2.97% 42.7 +6.75% 46.8 +0.86%
2020 43.8 +1.39% 40 +1.27% 46.4 +1.98%
2019 43.2 -1.14% 39.5 -3.19% 45.5 +0.66%
2018 43.7 +1.86% 40.8 -2.63% 45.2 +3.67%
2017 42.9 - 41.9 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 32317 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 32317 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 9 722 +6.93% 973 -19.09% 772 792
10 to 19 1,311 +1.54% 945 -13.47% 1,319 817
20 to 29 804 -25.41% 697 -20.33% 574 545
30 to 39 634 +12.33% 858 +7.21% 714 908
40 to 49 1,292 -33.76% 1,062 -34.69% 903 731
50 to 59 911 +11.72% 1,360 -17.64% 998 1,127
60 to 69 1,116 -9.17% 1,038 +33.08% 1,009 1,419
70+ 546 +61.13% 585 +48.76% 940 924

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32317 zip code is $102,318.00.

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 32317.

  • Under 25
    $67,422.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,479.00
  • 45 to 64
    $115,476.00
  • 65 and over
    $84,783.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32317 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 32317, 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 32317 is currently $118,519.00.

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.

12.20% of households in 32317 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 32317 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32317 is $43,683.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32317 by the total population of 32317.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32317 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32317 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
    24.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32317 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32317 zip over the age of 16 is 11,750.

Of those people, a total of 62.40% 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 32317 is 59.70%.

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 32317 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 958 34.30% 6.40%
20 to 24 years 620 88.10% 1.80%
25 to 29 years 499 90.80% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 563 94.70% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 1,845 89.40% 11.60%
45 to 54 years 1,962 87.70% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,011 80.90% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,163 54.20% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 2,052 27.90% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,077 7.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32317. 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 8,946 63.00% 4.80%
Black or African American 1,805 55.10% 1.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 667 72.30% 6.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 40 37.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 292 72.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 680 72.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,502 62.50% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32317 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 32317 is 7,010, with median earnings of $52,170.00.

Women in 32317 are earning approximately 73.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,010 $52,170.00
Male 3,776 $60,614.00
Female 3,234 $44,248.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32317 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 930 $78,043.00
Business and Financial 733 $58,199.00
Computer and Mathematical 559 $68,912.00
Architecture and Engineering 217 $110,014.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 121 $62,875.00
Community and Social Service 170 $48,828.00
Legal 324 $87,647.00
Educational and Library 432 $48,852.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $44,063.00
Healthcare Practitioners 636 $54,000.00
Healthcare Support 67 $20,430.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $60,625.00
Law Enforcement 76 $74,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 201 $11,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $18,472.00
Personal Care and Service 117 $5,893.00
Sales 577 $47,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 714 $34,872.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 117 $6,625.00
Construction and Extraction 142 $44,479.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $43,036.00
Production 200 $40,547.00
Transportation and Material Moving 118 $12,763.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32317 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 32317.

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 543 $83,150.00 387 $62,083.00
Business and Financial 402 $61,585.00 331 $48,355.00
Computer and Mathematical 337 $89,196.00 222 $59,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $110,199.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $61,786.00 47 $63,042.00
Community and Social Service 91 $49,023.00 79 $39,851.00
Legal 195 $86,875.00 129 $88,309.00
Educational and Library 98 $66,250.00 334 $48,442.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $34,464.00 31 $44,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $147,250.00 523 $50,104.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 67 $20,430.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $62,500.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $73,438.00 21 $86,719.00
Food Preparation and Serving 165 $10,915.00 36 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $20,313.00 28 $9,833.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $2,499.00 42 $18,750.00
Sales 396 $55,417.00 181 $22,266.00
Office and Administrative Support 120 $55,833.00 594 $34,239.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 90 $0.00 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 142 $44,479.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $36,357.00 56 $0.00
Production 200 $40,547.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $13,816.00 30 $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 5,353 households in 32317, with an average household size of 2.69 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 4,199 families living in the 32317 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 32317:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,700 100 399 1,154
Average Household Size 3.05 4.19 3.49 1.13
Total Families 3,700 100 399 0
Average Household Size 3 4.05 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 4,199 families living in 32317, 0.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32317:

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 5,697 housing units in 32317.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,353 93.96%
Vacant 344 6.04%

6.21% of the total 5,697 housing units in 32317 are rental units. This is approximately 354 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,966 are occupied by the owner - or 87.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32317 is $1,250.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32317 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    37
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    214
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    103
  • $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 32317 is $286,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32317 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    69
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    109
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    326
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    377
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,897
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,834
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    348
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32317. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32317 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16
  • 1940 to 1949
    18
  • 1950 to 1959
    71
  • 1960 to 1969
    120
  • 1970 to 1979
    480
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,459
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,639
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,423
  • 2010 to 2013
    452
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 32317 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,085
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,675
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,564

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32317 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32317 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32317.

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
    130
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    227
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    799
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    900
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,617
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    628
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,048
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    208
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    201
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    83
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32317 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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