33868 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33868, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33868 is a zip code in Polk County, Florida, which covers Haines City CCD and Lakeland, with a total population of 13,718 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 33868 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33868.

The estimated population of people living in 33868 is 13,718, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33868 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,718
+5.11%
+14.68%
2020
13,051
+8.03%
-
2019
12,081
 -0.09% -
2018
12,092
+1.09%
-
2017
11,962
 - -

Population of 33868 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33868 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
71.4%
77.2%
 -7.51%
Black/African American
6.3%
7%
 -10.00%
Native
0.6%
1.3%
 -53.85%
Hispanic
17.8%
10.6%
 +67.92%
Asian
0.7%
1.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.2%
 +31.82%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33868 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 33868 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33868 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33868 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 -2.86% 41.2 -1.2% 39.7 -5.92%
2020 42 -2.33% 41.7 -1.42% 42.2 -6.64%
2019 43 -2.49% 42.3 -0.7% 45.2 -1.74%
2018 44.1 -0.9% 42.6 -0.93% 46 -0.22%
2017 44.5 - 43 - 46.1 -

The median age of the 33868 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 33868 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 9 619 +34.9% 547 +46.62% 863 807
10 to 19 429 +65.46% 708 -1.93% 773 676
20 to 29 885 +5.23% 608 +15.21% 929 700
30 to 39 972 +12.22% 402 +84.33% 1,085 830
40 to 49 990 +25.29% 660 -18.45% 1,249 539
50 to 59 1,142 -3.41% 880 -4.05% 1,102 842
60 to 69 647 +19.57% 735 +1.52% 769 742
70+ 894 +7.62% 844 +2.04% 953 859

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33868 zip code is $57,051.00.

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 33868.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,682.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,771.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,289.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33868 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 33868, 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 33868 is currently $75,207.00.

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.

4.97% of households in 33868 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 33868 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33868 is $23,882.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33868 by the total population of 33868.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33868 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33868 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
    6.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33868 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33868 zip over the age of 16 is 11,073.

Of those people, a total of 44.20% 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 33868 is 41.90%.

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 33868 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 474 34.20% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 711 60.20% 13.60%
25 to 29 years 918 50.10% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 928 63.40% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 2,088 52.30% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,536 64.60% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,095 55.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 811 44.30% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,586 11.70% 2.70%
75 years and over 926 2.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33868. 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 8,552 47.20% 4.60%
Black or African American 878 6.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 75 38.70% 0.00%
Asian 95 24.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 405 43.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,068 54.50% 7.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,821 47.60% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,862 47.20% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33868 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 33868 is 4,641, with median earnings of $34,722.00.

Women in 33868 are earning approximately 65.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,641 $34,722.00
Male 2,246 $39,886.00
Female 2,395 $26,281.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33868 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 318 $69,231.00
Business and Financial 178 $47,115.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $94,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $50,556.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $33,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 217 $27,238.00
Healthcare Support 78 $16,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $32,018.00
Law Enforcement 17 $36,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 326 $38,527.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 244 $15,397.00
Personal Care and Service 156 $15,441.00
Sales 370 $22,099.00
Office and Administrative Support 817 $30,036.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 383 $38,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 227 $45,489.00
Production 239 $32,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 289 $36,146.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33868 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 33868.

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 113 $103,438.00 205 $68,068.00
Business and Financial 30 $46,250.00 148 $47,115.00
Computer and Mathematical 69 $59,250.00 25 $95,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 22 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00 104 $34,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $64,792.00 188 $26,914.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 76 $16,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 117 $32,390.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $36,875.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $15,750.00 282 $39,509.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 150 $17,000.00 94 $12,273.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 144 $15,735.00
Sales 105 $47,344.00 265 $21,631.00
Office and Administrative Support 220 $56,892.00 597 $24,883.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 381 $38,185.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $45,924.00 8 $0.00
Production 160 $36,705.00 79 $20,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 258 $41,731.00 31 $11,397.00

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 4,146 households in 33868, with an average household size of 2.88 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 3,177 families living in the 33868 zip code with an average family size of 3.26 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 33868:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,585 158 434 969
Average Household Size 3.19 6.16 3.27 1.34
Total Families 2,585 158 434 0
Average Household Size 3.18 5.55 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 3,177 families living in 33868, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33868:

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 5,282 housing units in 33868.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,146 78.49%
Vacant 1,136 21.51%

8.22% of the total 5,282 housing units in 33868 are rental units. This is approximately 434 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,606 are occupied by the owner - or 68.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33868 is $971.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33868 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
    106
  • Less than $500
    33
  • $500 to $999
    200
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    167
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33868 is $154,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33868 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    182
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    793
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    750
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    575
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    639
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    485
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    139
  • $1,000,000 or more
    43

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33868. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33868 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    74
  • 1940 to 1949
    34
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    95
  • 1970 to 1979
    716
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,182
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,327
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,158
  • 2010 to 2013
    565
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 33868 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    63
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,261
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,496
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,326

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33868 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33868 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33868.

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
    27
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    257
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    236
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    508
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    509
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    360
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    717
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    402
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    303
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    385
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    357
  • 90 or more minutes
    129

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33868 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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