34224 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34224, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34224 is a zip code in Charlotte County and Sarasota County, Florida, which covers Grove City-Rotonda CCD and Interior County, with a total population of 15,387 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 34224 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34224.

The estimated population of people living in 34224 is 15,387, with a median age of 63.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34224 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,387
 -6% -2.77%
2020
16,369
 -0.32% -
2019
16,422
+3.2%
-
2018
15,913
+0.55%
-
2017
15,826
 - -

Population of 34224 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34224 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
91.3%
90.5%
 +0.88%
Black/African American
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
6.4%
 -68.75%
Asian
1.8%
0.6%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
1.3%
 +169.23%
Other
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34224 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 34224 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34224 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34224 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 63.5 +1.44% 65.4 +2.67% 62.3 +0.32%
2020 62.6 +3.13% 63.7 +5.12% 62.1 +2.14%
2019 60.7 -1.62% 60.6 -2.42% 60.8 -0.98%
2018 61.7 +0.33% 62.1 -0.96% 61.4 +1.66%
2017 61.5 - 62.7 - 60.4 -

The median age of the 34224 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 34224 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 9 440 +8.37% 587 -62.02% 452 274
10 to 19 433 -1.53% 560 -6.5% 402 505
20 to 29 602 -0.67% 574 -13.37% 491 470
30 to 39 449 -17.37% 457 -5.32% 373 419
40 to 49 576 -7.36% 724 -4% 475 686
50 to 59 936 1.52% 1,165 -3.92% 916 1,109
60 to 69 1,459 +10.72% 1,622 +21.41% 1,605 1,979
70+ 2,683 +1.52% 2,559 -0.6% 2,690 2,541

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34224 zip code is $49,637.00.

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 34224.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,780.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,391.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,473.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34224 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 34224, 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 34224 is currently $64,488.00.

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.

1.61% of households in 34224 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 34224 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34224 is $32,978.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34224 by the total population of 34224.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34224 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34224 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
    10.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34224 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34224 zip over the age of 16 is 14,305.

Of those people, a total of 38.90% 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 34224 is 37.20%.

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 34224 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 551 50.10% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 515 74.40% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 446 80.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 366 73.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 762 85.20% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,666 81.90% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 1,184 63.30% 6.70%
60 to 64 years 1,528 38.80% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,575 21.40% 4.40%
75 years and over 3,712 4.30% 16.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34224. 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 13,284 38.40% 4.70%
Black or African American 76 96.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 276 75.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 191 36.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 454 26.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 284 35.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,146 38.60% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34224 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 34224 is 5,328, with median earnings of $29,092.00.

Women in 34224 are earning approximately 89.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,328 $29,092.00
Male 2,761 $30,329.00
Female 2,567 $26,987.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34224 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 511 $63,313.00
Business and Financial 190 $39,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 56 $58,452.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $34,167.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 186 $50,789.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $43,942.00
Healthcare Practitioners 241 $57,188.00
Healthcare Support 121 $35,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 592 $15,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 390 $25,000.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $45,128.00
Sales 869 $21,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 765 $27,240.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 273 $46,146.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $35,511.00
Production 131 $32,770.00
Transportation and Material Moving 180 $27,321.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34224 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 34224.

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 348 $78,161.00 163 $60,777.00
Business and Financial 109 $55,964.00 81 $16,716.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $59,167.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00 42 $38,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $51,645.00 123 $47,215.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $44,375.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $47,330.00 200 $60,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 121 $35,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 270 $12,061.00 322 $20,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 269 $25,268.00 121 $18,438.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 60 $45,577.00
Sales 513 $25,069.00 356 $15,741.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $24,375.00 608 $27,351.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 273 $46,146.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $35,511.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $31,154.00 77 $33,113.00
Transportation and Material Moving 180 $27,321.00 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 7,624 households in 34224, with an average household size of 2.01 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 4,202 families living in the 34224 zip code with an average family size of 2.51 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 34224:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,434 204 564 3,422
Average Household Size 2.4 3.6 3.82 1.22
Total Families 3,434 204 564 0
Average Household Size 2.38 2.85 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 4,202 families living in 34224, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34224:

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 10,956 housing units in 34224.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,624 69.59%
Vacant 3,332 30.41%

11.47% of the total 10,956 housing units in 34224 are rental units. This is approximately 1,257 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,173 are occupied by the owner - or 56.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34224 is $1,002.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34224 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
    194
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    486
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    437
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    82
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    34
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    78

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34224 is $182,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34224 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    379
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    662
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,096
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,286
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,865
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    691
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    177
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34224. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34224 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    44
  • 1950 to 1959
    348
  • 1960 to 1969
    752
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,835
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,088
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,405
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,136
  • 2010 to 2013
    335
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 34224 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    319
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,659
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,052
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    594

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34224 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34224 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34224.

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
    142
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    613
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    554
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    873
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    455
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    434
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    513
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    184
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    106
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    331
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    239
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 34224 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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