32320 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32320, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32320 is a zip code in Franklin County, Florida, which covers Apalachicola, with a total population of 4,010 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 32320 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32320.

The estimated population of people living in 32320 is 4,010, with a median age of 52.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32320 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,010
 -0.62% +7.77%
2020
4,035
+3.81%
-
2019
3,887
+1.44%
-
2018
3,832
+2.98%
-
2017
3,721
 - -

Population of 32320 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32320 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
76%
71.1%
 +6.89%
Black/African American
15.5%
20.5%
 -24.39%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
3.6%
 +44.44%
Asian
0.7%
1.1%
 -36.36%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
1.7%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2%
 +30.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32320 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 32320 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32320 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32320 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.3 +2.35% 50.7 -1.55% 54.6 +7.69%
2020 51.1 +16.14% 51.5 +28.75% 50.7 +6.51%
2019 44 +4.51% 40 +4.44% 47.6 +0.63%
2018 42.1 -3.22% 38.3 +3.79% 47.3 -1.46%
2017 43.5 - 36.9 - 48 -

The median age of the 32320 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 32320 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 9 293 -32.46% 136 +16.08% 202 149
10 to 19 217 -51.14% 168 -25.78% 104 120
20 to 29 240 +12.75% 166 +53.95% 260 263
30 to 39 277 1.26% 179 +15.62% 189 207
40 to 49 222 -8% 263 -47.1% 195 152
50 to 59 276 +9.74% 287 +53.74% 284 461
60 to 69 247 +55.42% 259 +40.75% 397 369
70+ 191 +73.17% 300 +12.42% 334 324

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32320 zip code is $55,390.00.

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 32320.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,571.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,390.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32320 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 32320, 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 32320 is currently $59,437.00.

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.

1.28% of households in 32320 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 32320 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32320 is $28,587.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32320 by the total population of 32320.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32320 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32320 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
    13.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32320 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32320 zip over the age of 16 is 3,541.

Of those people, a total of 56.20% 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 32320 is 50.70%.

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 32320 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 106 75.50% 48.80%
20 to 24 years 149 93.30% 28.10%
25 to 29 years 374 59.10% 19.90%
30 to 34 years 267 91.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 310 86.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 474 76.60% 9.60%
55 to 59 years 437 49.20% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 362 62.40% 13.30%
65 to 74 years 692 29.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 370 8.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32320. 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 2,911 55.30% 8.00%
Black or African American 553 56.80% 21.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 27 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 15 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 35 71.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 141 83.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,795 53.90% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32320 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 32320 is 1,795, with median earnings of $28,216.00.

Women in 32320 are earning approximately 91.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,795 $28,216.00
Male 891 $29,646.00
Female 904 $26,964.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32320 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 206 $42,917.00
Business and Financial 46 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $29,453.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 71 $27,679.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $9,904.00
Healthcare Support 25 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 82 $32,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $16,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $7,500.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00
Sales 222 $28,302.00
Office and Administrative Support 175 $26,755.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $20,375.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $36,645.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $14,398.00
Production 127 $19,327.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32320 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 32320.

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 74 $74,239.00 132 $33,333.00
Business and Financial 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 24 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $43,750.00 54 $24,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 53 $9,199.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00 55 $31,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $31,250.00 60 $15,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $0.00 76 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 99 $28,656.00 123 $21,328.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $0.00 163 $27,005.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $20,375.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 194 $45,156.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $0.00 27 $0.00
Production 74 $18,013.00 53 $30,430.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00 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 1,801 households in 32320, with an average household size of 2.22 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 1,081 families living in the 32320 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 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 32320:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 746 91 244 720
Average Household Size 2.68 3.76 3.44 1.13
Total Families 746 91 244 0
Average Household Size 2.68 3.08 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,081 families living in 32320, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32320:

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 2,229 housing units in 32320.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,801 80.80%
Vacant 428 19.20%

17.23% of the total 2,229 housing units in 32320 are rental units. This is approximately 384 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,297 are occupied by the owner - or 58.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32320 is $872.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32320 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
    120
  • Less than $500
    66
  • $500 to $999
    170
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    106
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    21

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32320 is $188,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32320 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    257
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    146
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    180
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    176
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    380
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32320. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32320 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    442
  • 1940 to 1949
    116
  • 1950 to 1959
    242
  • 1960 to 1969
    153
  • 1970 to 1979
    267
  • 1980 to 1989
    381
  • 1990 to 1999
    253
  • 2000 to 2009
    320
  • 2010 to 2013
    55
  • 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 32320 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    241
  • 1 vehicle available
    672
  • 2 vehicles available
    608
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    280

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32320 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32320 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32320.

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
    93
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    380
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    365
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    217
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    100
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    67
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    213
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    100
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    38
  • 90 or more minutes
    28

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32320 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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