34212 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34212, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34212 is a zip code in Manatee County, Florida, which covers Myakka City, with a total population of 22,962 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 34212 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34212.

The estimated population of people living in 34212 is 22,962, with a median age of 50.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34212 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,962
+3.81%
+28.55%
2020
22,119
+4.12%
-
2019
21,244
+10.07%
-
2018
19,301
+8.05%
-
2017
17,863
 - -

Population of 34212 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34212 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
78%
85.4%
 -8.67%
Black/African American
2.1%
1.5%
 +40.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.2%
9.6%
 +16.67%
Asian
7%
2.1%
 +233.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.4%
 +300.00%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34212 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 34212 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34212 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34212 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 +2.67% 48.7 +1.67% 51.7 +3.19%
2020 48.7 +3.4% 47.9 +3.68% 50.1 +4.38%
2019 47.1 -2.69% 46.2 -4.35% 48 -0.83%
2018 48.4 +4.76% 48.3 +6.15% 48.4 +4.09%
2017 46.2 - 45.5 - 46.5 -

The median age of the 34212 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 34212 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 1,077 +37.32% 1,228 -26.59% 1,455 925
10 to 19 1,155 +22.09% 947 +39.08% 1,397 1,321
20 to 29 827 +17.31% 550 +60.62% 939 935
30 to 39 830 5.27% 856 +27.22% 790 1,094
40 to 49 1,201 +13.67% 1,454 -9.35% 1,345 1,274
50 to 59 1,411 +16.57% 1,572 +30.52% 1,633 2,045
60 to 69 1,445 +42.8% 1,573 +31.36% 2,119 2,103
70+ 965 +52.04% 772 +113.83% 1,554 2,033

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34212 zip code is $98,293.00.

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 34212.

  • Under 25
    $53,547.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,817.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,282.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,569.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34212 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 34212, 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 34212 is currently $119,800.00.

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.

13.91% of households in 34212 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 34212 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34212 is $45,400.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34212 by the total population of 34212.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34212 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34212 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
    23.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34212 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34212 zip over the age of 16 is 18,606.

Of those people, a total of 57.10% 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 34212 is 54.70%.

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 34212 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 742 44.10% 3.10%
20 to 24 years 1,037 86.10% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 837 80.20% 10.30%
30 to 34 years 830 76.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,096 85.50% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 3,148 87.20% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 2,107 79.60% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 2,422 43.80% 6.00%
65 to 74 years 2,931 26.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,456 1.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34212. 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 16,169 55.70% 1.90%
Black or African American 470 56.60% 32.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,214 62.40% 19.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 34 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 719 78.60% 7.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,430 64.80% 4.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,293 55.40% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34212 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 34212 is 10,179, with median earnings of $48,015.00.

Women in 34212 are earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,179 $48,015.00
Male 5,312 $59,014.00
Female 4,867 $39,839.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34212 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 1,448 $83,705.00
Business and Financial 748 $106,711.00
Computer and Mathematical 408 $89,469.00
Architecture and Engineering 213 $59,306.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 200 $39,833.00
Legal 114 $43,879.00
Educational and Library 696 $34,900.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 328 $46,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 970 $72,978.00
Healthcare Support 180 $34,329.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 214 $76,364.00
Law Enforcement 63 $88,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 467 $18,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 225 $9,920.00
Personal Care and Service 632 $7,231.00
Sales 1,094 $42,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,099 $40,353.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $17,002.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 247 $2,499.00
Production 297 $72,198.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $30,977.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34212 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 34212.

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 1,042 $84,821.00 406 $69,625.00
Business and Financial 432 $125,000.00 316 $52,415.00
Computer and Mathematical 356 $89,156.00 52 $96,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $33,906.00 69 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 182 $39,458.00
Legal 35 $0.00 79 $44,203.00
Educational and Library 202 $45,156.00 494 $34,800.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 283 $58,723.00 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 243 $97,966.00 727 $72,745.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 180 $34,329.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 205 $76,457.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $88,375.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 336 $19,270.00 131 $6,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $0.00 151 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 170 $15,417.00 462 $6,741.00
Sales 495 $101,094.00 599 $17,732.00
Office and Administrative Support 261 $43,774.00 838 $39,845.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 271 $17,002.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 247 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Production 268 $80,705.00 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $30,977.00 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 8,462 households in 34212, with an average household size of 2.71 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 6,628 families living in the 34212 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 34212:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,817 377 434 1,834
Average Household Size 2.95 3.09 5.24 1.29
Total Families 5,817 377 434 0
Average Household Size 2.9 3.09 4.29 0

Poverty

Of the 6,628 families living in 34212, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34212:

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 10,385 housing units in 34212.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,462 81.48%
Vacant 1,923 18.52%

14.68% of the total 10,385 housing units in 34212 are rental units. This is approximately 1,525 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,926 are occupied by the owner - or 66.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34212 is $1,703.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34212 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    35
  • $500 to $999
    153
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    248
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    803
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    116
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    21
  • $3,000 or more
    149

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34212 is $379,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34212 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    64
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    242
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,250
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,979
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,248
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34212. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34212 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    50
  • 1960 to 1969
    77
  • 1970 to 1979
    210
  • 1980 to 1989
    721
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,474
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,132
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,698
  • 2014 or later
    23

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 34212 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    247
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,114
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,607
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,494

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34212 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34212 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34212.

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
    178
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    155
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    724
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,003
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    861
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    790
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,774
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    622
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    650
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    854
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    178
  • 90 or more minutes
    182

Summary

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