32536 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32536, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32536 is a zip code in Okaloosa County, Florida, which covers Crestview CCD and Eglin AFB, with a total population of 24,643 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 32536 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32536.

The estimated population of people living in 32536 is 24,643, with a median age of 34.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32536 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,643
+0.17%
+8.34%
2020
24,601
+2.06%
-
2019
24,105
+2.9%
-
2018
23,426
+2.99%
-
2017
22,746
 - -

Population of 32536 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32536 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
69.1%
69.6%
 -0.72%
Black/African American
13.6%
15%
 -9.33%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
8.3%
 +3.61%
Asian
2.6%
1.7%
 +52.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0.1%
 +700.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
5%
 0.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32536 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 32536 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32536 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32536 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34 +4.62% 33.1 +3.12% 34.7 +5.15%
2020 32.5 -0.31% 32.1 -2.73% 33 +2.17%
2019 32.6 +1.24% 33 +1.54% 32.3 +0.94%
2018 32.2 -4.17% 32.5 -5.8% 32 -1.54%
2017 33.6 - 34.5 - 32.5 -

The median age of the 32536 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 32536 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 1,713 +27.27% 1,638 -1.16% 2,206 1,534
10 to 19 1,572 -10.77% 1,575 0.29% 1,377 1,554
20 to 29 1,777 +24.9% 1,873 -2.73% 2,258 1,808
30 to 39 1,702 +7.82% 1,793 +12.88% 1,830 2,023
40 to 49 1,254 -1.06% 1,263 +12.39% 1,210 1,417
50 to 59 1,599 -9.03% 1,360 +23.81% 1,432 1,603
60 to 69 1,317 +17.73% 834 +34.97% 1,565 1,164
70+ 651 +8.84% 825 +17.99% 705 957

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32536 zip code is $72,818.00.

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 32536.

  • Under 25
    $41,314.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,143.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,245.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32536 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 32536, 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 32536 is currently $87,899.00.

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.

6.28% of households in 32536 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 32536 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32536 is $33,160.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32536 by the total population of 32536.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32536 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32536 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
    17.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32536 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32536 zip over the age of 16 is 19,354.

Of those people, a total of 64.70% 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 32536 is 54.90%.

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 32536 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,382 45.70% 5.00%
20 to 24 years 2,070 86.00% 10.10%
25 to 29 years 1,996 87.60% 11.30%
30 to 34 years 2,210 68.90% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 3,115 82.60% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 2,432 83.80% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 1,758 70.00% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,389 44.10% 6.90%
65 to 74 years 2,043 17.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 959 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32536. 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 14,358 67.30% 5.00%
Black or African American 2,655 51.50% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 54.20% 0.00%
Asian 598 54.70% 16.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 189 85.70% 0.00%
Other 267 77.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,263 62.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,349 67.20% 5.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,749 66.90% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32536 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 32536 is 10,623, with median earnings of $36,768.00.

Women in 32536 are earning approximately 69.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,623 $36,768.00
Male 5,807 $45,559.00
Female 4,816 $31,794.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32536 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 1,107 $59,288.00
Business and Financial 467 $78,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 568 $83,878.00
Architecture and Engineering 247 $67,462.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 121 $77,669.00
Community and Social Service 439 $31,829.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 579 $36,099.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 102 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 435 $72,042.00
Healthcare Support 373 $21,791.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $42,057.00
Law Enforcement 207 $41,594.00
Food Preparation and Serving 918 $14,082.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 338 $15,887.00
Personal Care and Service 390 $17,965.00
Sales 845 $28,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 905 $24,907.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 556 $35,048.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 448 $57,093.00
Production 162 $45,217.00
Transportation and Material Moving 575 $58,504.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32536 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 32536.

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 787 $53,472.00 320 $62,206.00
Business and Financial 270 $82,819.00 197 $67,128.00
Computer and Mathematical 474 $84,233.00 94 $63,922.00
Architecture and Engineering 229 $67,994.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $85,568.00 74 $56,250.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 429 $31,784.00
Legal 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $37,414.00 467 $26,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $29,479.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $86,083.00 332 $71,500.00
Healthcare Support 74 $0.00 299 $21,385.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 123 $82,563.00 119 $41,779.00
Law Enforcement 99 $46,685.00 108 $37,277.00
Food Preparation and Serving 610 $14,677.00 308 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 211 $16,956.00 127 $7,127.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00 364 $18,721.00
Sales 371 $36,250.00 474 $25,581.00
Office and Administrative Support 189 $19,185.00 716 $25,954.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 492 $34,306.00 64 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 421 $57,485.00 27 $0.00
Production 121 $47,446.00 41 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 413 $67,991.00 162 $37,344.00

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 8,780 households in 32536, with an average household size of 2.77 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 6,250 families living in the 32536 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 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 32536:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,917 407 926 2,530
Average Household Size 3.37 4.13 3.18 1.24
Total Families 4,917 407 926 0
Average Household Size 3.37 3.93 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 6,250 families living in 32536, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32536:

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 9,584 housing units in 32536.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,780 91.61%
Vacant 804 8.39%

29.47% of the total 9,584 housing units in 32536 are rental units. This is approximately 2,824 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,718 are occupied by the owner - or 59.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32536 is $1,165.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32536 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
    238
  • Less than $500
    99
  • $500 to $999
    894
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    940
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    824
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    67
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32536 is $211,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32536 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    203
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    280
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    812
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,256
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,169
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    849
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    102
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32536. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32536 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    120
  • 1940 to 1949
    306
  • 1950 to 1959
    439
  • 1960 to 1969
    389
  • 1970 to 1979
    674
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,025
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,742
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,381
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,457
  • 2014 or later
    51

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 32536 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    373
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,710
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,344
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,353

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32536 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32536 that commute to work in a particular way.

31 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32536.

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
    395
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    719
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,437
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,087
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    877
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    727
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,162
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    383
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    618
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,260
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    999
  • 90 or more minutes
    506

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32536 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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