32640 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32640, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32640 is a zip code in Alachua County and Putnam County, Florida, which covers Hawthorne CCD, Micanopy CCD, Waldo CCD, and Interlachen-Florahome, with a total population of 10,543 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 32640 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32640.

The estimated population of people living in 32640 is 10,543, with a median age of 50.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32640 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,543
 -0.98% -5.29%
2020
10,647
 -5.77% -
2019
11,299
+4.72%
-
2018
10,790
 -3.07% -
2017
11,132
 - -

Population of 32640 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32640 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
67.2%
75.4%
 -10.88%
Black/African American
25.4%
19.9%
 +27.64%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
2.9%
 +34.48%
Asian
0.9%
0.6%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.2%
 +83.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32640 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 32640 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32640 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32640 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.4 -1.18% 51.1 +2.4% 49.3 -5.19%
2020 51 +3.24% 49.9 +5.72% 52 +1.17%
2019 49.4 -1% 47.2 -4.07% 51.4 +0.19%
2018 49.9 +0.2% 49.2 -1.2% 51.3 +3.01%
2017 49.8 - 49.8 - 49.8 -

The median age of the 32640 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 32640 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 9 387 +10.57% 513 +36.2% 403 710
10 to 19 670 -3.74% 536 -6.18% 635 476
20 to 29 423 12.09% 571 -17.19% 392 455
30 to 39 508 +24.88% 497 -2.48% 639 470
40 to 49 716 -57.18% 769 -5.08% 383 673
50 to 59 813 -6.8% 975 -10.8% 755 855
60 to 69 1,065 +10.01% 1,111 -6.19% 1,166 1,036
70+ 805 -13.38% 773 +3.05% 700 795

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32640 zip code is $49,560.00.

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 32640.

  • Under 25
    $38,603.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,731.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,461.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,155.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32640 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 32640, 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 32640 is currently $60,720.00.

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.

2.73% of households in 32640 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 32640 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32640 is $24,455.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32640 by the total population of 32640.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32640 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32640 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
    9.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32640 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32640 zip over the age of 16 is 8,759.

Of those people, a total of 47.00% 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 32640 is 42.30%.

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 32640 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 440 33.20% 30.80%
20 to 24 years 329 79.00% 30.80%
25 to 29 years 518 67.60% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 522 89.80% 0.40%
35 to 44 years 1,046 73.10% 16.90%
45 to 54 years 1,375 64.00% 11.00%
55 to 59 years 832 48.70% 0.20%
60 to 64 years 1,302 40.60% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 1,581 18.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 814 1.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32640. 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 6,301 47.70% 8.80%
Black or African American 2,075 43.40% 9.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 100.00% 61.40%
Asian 90 58.90% 9.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 90 72.20% 47.70%
Two or more races 159 30.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 296 53.40% 30.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,143 47.50% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32640 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 32640 is 3,703, with median earnings of $31,925.00.

Women in 32640 are earning approximately 78.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,703 $31,925.00
Male 1,873 $36,165.00
Female 1,830 $28,545.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32640 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 264 $59,063.00
Business and Financial 137 $48,266.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $80,820.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $51,250.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 67 $25,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $60,804.00
Healthcare Practitioners 255 $35,375.00
Healthcare Support 160 $21,081.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $14,653.00
Law Enforcement 26 $40,192.00
Food Preparation and Serving 249 $18,852.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $23,652.00
Personal Care and Service 158 $20,645.00
Sales 287 $37,321.00
Office and Administrative Support 520 $32,870.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $50,625.00
Construction and Extraction 488 $32,745.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 123 $51,875.00
Production 182 $22,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $44,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32640 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 32640.

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 154 $77,935.00 110 $48,611.00
Business and Financial 26 $49,125.00 111 $35,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $80,820.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $31,042.00 43 $19,844.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $105,547.00 208 $34,231.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 160 $21,081.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $14,653.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 23 $40,481.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $18,352.00 109 $19,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $25,104.00 104 $22,569.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 135 $20,685.00
Sales 186 $41,585.00 101 $20,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $24,871.00 465 $34,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $50,625.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 357 $26,016.00 131 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 123 $51,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 145 $13,977.00 37 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 129 $60,469.00 20 $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 4,028 households in 32640, with an average household size of 2.62 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 2,707 families living in the 32640 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 32640:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,057 111 539 1,321
Average Household Size 3.23 3.67 3.67 1.14
Total Families 2,057 111 539 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.23 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 2,707 families living in 32640, 12.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32640:

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 5,225 housing units in 32640.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,028 77.09%
Vacant 1,197 22.91%

9.51% of the total 5,225 housing units in 32640 are rental units. This is approximately 497 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,385 are occupied by the owner - or 64.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32640 is $917.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32640 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
    146
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    288
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    178
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 32640 is $129,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32640 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    596
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    791
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    437
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    419
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    762
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    287
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32640. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32640 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    305
  • 1940 to 1949
    219
  • 1950 to 1959
    324
  • 1960 to 1969
    528
  • 1970 to 1979
    649
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,423
  • 1990 to 1999
    854
  • 2000 to 2009
    787
  • 2010 to 2013
    136
  • 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 32640 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    212
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,161
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,461
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,194

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32640 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32640 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32640.

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
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    163
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    254
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    207
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    263
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    183
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,123
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    164
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    229
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    601
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    184
  • 90 or more minutes
    71

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32640 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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