32837 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32837, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32837 is a zip code in Orange County, Florida, which covers Southwest Orange, with a total population of 49,669 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 32837 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32837.

The estimated population of people living in 32837 is 49,669, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32837 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,669
 -2.19% -11.08%
2020
50,780
 -1.03% -
2019
51,310
 -5.07% -
2018
54,051
 -3.23% -
2017
55,855
 - -

Population of 32837 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32837 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
25.9%
29.5%
 -12.20%
Black/African American
6.8%
8.7%
 -21.84%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
51.6%
46.6%
 +10.73%
Asian
10.6%
10.9%
 -2.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.4%
 +25.00%
Other
1%
1.1%
 -9.09%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32837 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 32837 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32837 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32837 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 +4.64% 39.6 +7.9% 40.9 +1.74%
2020 38.8 +6.59% 36.7 +10.88% 40.2 +3.34%
2019 36.4 0% 33.1 +0.3% 38.9 -0.51%
2018 36.4 +1.68% 33 +0.3% 39.1 +2.09%
2017 35.8 - 32.9 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 32837 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 32837 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 4,541 -52.11% 3,004 -32.7% 2,572 2,120
10 to 19 3,478 -7.69% 3,677 -18.57% 3,206 3,040
20 to 29 4,601 -22.46% 3,551 -2% 3,588 3,476
30 to 39 4,365 -33.11% 4,252 -25.6% 3,078 3,259
40 to 49 3,611 -20.9% 4,530 -6.29% 2,884 4,224
50 to 59 3,750 +16.43% 3,751 -6.44% 4,392 3,505
60 to 69 2,404 +30.07% 2,579 +17.74% 2,998 3,061
70+ 1,412 +33.9% 2,349 -0.01% 1,946 2,320

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32837 zip code is $71,114.00.

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 32837.

  • Under 25
    $32,043.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,095.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,341.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,567.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32837 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 32837, 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 32837 is currently $85,291.00.

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.

5.35% of households in 32837 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 32837 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32837 is $28,451.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32837 by the total population of 32837.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32837 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32837 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
    18.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32837 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32837 zip over the age of 16 is 41,077.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 32837 is 63.20%.

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 32837 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,346 35.40% 19.20%
20 to 24 years 3,339 76.80% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 3,725 93.80% 8.20%
30 to 34 years 2,904 91.30% 10.90%
35 to 44 years 7,182 79.70% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 7,561 85.20% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 3,695 72.20% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 4,057 42.90% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 3,823 35.50% 6.00%
75 years and over 2,445 4.60% 15.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32837. 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 21,237 68.50% 5.70%
Black or African American 3,061 67.70% 4.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 95 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 4,708 69.40% 1.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 431 81.00% 0.00%
Other 5,690 75.20% 6.80%
Two or more races 5,855 52.30% 10.00%
Hispanic or Latino 20,942 66.80% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,924 68.20% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32837 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 32837 is 25,948, with median earnings of $30,307.00.

Women in 32837 are earning approximately 76.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,948 $30,307.00
Male 13,156 $34,438.00
Female 12,792 $26,446.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32837 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 2,653 $59,540.00
Business and Financial 1,807 $50,181.00
Computer and Mathematical 803 $65,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 374 $63,980.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 157 $28,375.00
Community and Social Service 172 $51,146.00
Legal 105 $78,153.00
Educational and Library 1,659 $37,321.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 538 $31,680.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,406 $62,500.00
Healthcare Support 422 $20,909.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 364 $20,739.00
Law Enforcement 102 $53,462.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,865 $15,680.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 868 $24,123.00
Personal Care and Service 805 $17,279.00
Sales 3,778 $21,588.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,789 $26,683.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,011 $28,608.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 634 $26,370.00
Production 969 $24,424.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,921 $21,365.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32837 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 32837.

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 1,585 $65,100.00 1,068 $57,831.00
Business and Financial 781 $63,219.00 1,026 $39,634.00
Computer and Mathematical 483 $66,083.00 320 $64,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 317 $77,560.00 57 $33,615.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 147 $17,450.00
Community and Social Service 51 $51,083.00 121 $51,174.00
Legal 29 $69,750.00 76 $78,182.00
Educational and Library 373 $57,666.00 1,286 $35,632.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 380 $32,415.00 158 $17,159.00
Healthcare Practitioners 222 $74,900.00 1,184 $60,192.00
Healthcare Support 95 $16,746.00 327 $25,271.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 216 $23,232.00 148 $17,300.00
Law Enforcement 91 $54,519.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 885 $25,610.00 980 $13,831.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 557 $28,565.00 311 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 298 $16,700.00 507 $17,434.00
Sales 1,984 $32,911.00 1,794 $17,015.00
Office and Administrative Support 818 $31,204.00 1,971 $26,492.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 915 $30,979.00 96 $11,653.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 634 $26,370.00 0 $0.00
Production 561 $29,842.00 408 $17,462.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,292 $27,692.00 629 $2,499.00

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 15,618 households in 32837, with an average household size of 3.17 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 12,241 families living in the 32837 zip code with an average family size of 3.54 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 32837:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,247 763 2,231 3,377
Average Household Size 3.67 3.55 3.49 1.51
Total Families 9,247 763 2,231 0
Average Household Size 3.63 3.15 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 12,241 families living in 32837, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32837:

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 20,610 housing units in 32837.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,618 75.78%
Vacant 4,992 24.22%

29.28% of the total 20,610 housing units in 32837 are rental units. This is approximately 6,034 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,264 are occupied by the owner - or 44.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32837 is $1,637.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32837 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
    320
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    42
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,043
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3,266
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    430
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    185
  • $3,000 or more
    31

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32837 is $278,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32837 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    292
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    100
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    416
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    978
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,678
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,986
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    369
  • $1,000,000 or more
    445

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32837. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32837 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    49
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    57
  • 1960 to 1969
    84
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,051
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,840
  • 1990 to 1999
    9,616
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,908
  • 2010 to 2013
    993
  • 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 32837 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    290
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,583
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,867
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,878

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32837 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32837 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32837.

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
    203
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,010
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,096
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,090
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,506
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,107
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,514
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    803
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    604
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,282
  • 90 or more minutes
    696

Summary

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