34237 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34237, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34237 is a zip code in Sarasota County, Florida, which covers Sarasota, with a total population of 17,742 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 34237 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34237.

The estimated population of people living in 34237 is 17,742, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34237 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,742
 -7.44% +1.98%
2020
19,169
+6.08%
-
2019
18,071
+4.41%
-
2018
17,307
 -0.52% -
2017
17,398
 - -

Population of 34237 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34237 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
55.3%
58.2%
 -4.98%
Black/African American
10.8%
6.9%
 +56.52%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
29.4%
32.7%
 -10.09%
Asian
1.8%
1.2%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.9%
 +177.78%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34237 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 34237 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34237 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34237 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 -6.62% 37.9 -4.53% 41.3 -7.19%
2020 42.3 -1.86% 39.7 -6.37% 44.5 +0.91%
2019 43.1 -0.23% 42.4 +1.68% 44.1 -4.13%
2018 43.2 +3.35% 41.7 +0.24% 46 +9.26%
2017 41.8 - 41.6 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 34237 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 34237 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 9 957 -28.4% 923 +6.72% 686 934
10 to 19 771 +47.46% 875 +3.73% 1,175 907
20 to 29 1,150 +18.64% 1,077 +22.1% 1,356 1,307
30 to 39 1,283 +9.46% 1,254 -2.15% 1,369 1,218
40 to 49 1,538 -21.14% 981 +14.97% 1,211 1,120
50 to 59 1,293 -6.65% 1,060 +17.73% 1,188 1,250
60 to 69 993 +13.87% 985 +9.34% 1,088 1,055
70+ 794 -19.99% 1,464 -13.77% 641 1,237

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34237 zip code is $55,828.00.

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 34237.

  • Under 25
    $46,741.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,904.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,906.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,718.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34237 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 34237, 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 34237 is currently $74,000.00.

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.

3.41% of households in 34237 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 34237 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34237 is $30,654.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34237 by the total population of 34237.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34237 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34237 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
    8.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34237 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34237 zip over the age of 16 is 14,782.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% 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 34237 is 64.10%.

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 34237 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 742 59.60% 7.90%
20 to 24 years 1,266 84.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,397 74.50% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 1,561 81.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,112 79.90% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 2,600 79.50% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 1,083 70.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,157 52.80% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,697 33.20% 0.50%
75 years and over 1,167 12.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34237. 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 11,654 64.60% 1.30%
Black or African American 1,391 57.40% 8.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 220 88.20% 4.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 376 77.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,132 73.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,959 79.20% 0.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,193 61.50% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34237 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 34237 is 9,481, with median earnings of $31,663.00.

Women in 34237 are earning approximately 89.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,481 $31,663.00
Male 4,644 $33,827.00
Female 4,837 $30,274.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34237 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 596 $51,014.00
Business and Financial 361 $46,851.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $62,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $127,636.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $68,929.00
Community and Social Service 81 $41,042.00
Legal 124 $31,364.00
Educational and Library 409 $21,284.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $42,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 526 $56,200.00
Healthcare Support 569 $32,217.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 200 $25,643.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,370 $26,220.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 719 $26,447.00
Personal Care and Service 415 $23,431.00
Sales 834 $29,569.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,045 $30,971.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 100 $16,364.00
Construction and Extraction 629 $29,839.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 323 $41,012.00
Production 211 $26,399.00
Transportation and Material Moving 286 $34,621.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34237 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 34237.

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 501 $50,694.00 95 $51,875.00
Business and Financial 172 $46,250.00 189 $47,656.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $65,208.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00 61 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 20 $51,429.00
Community and Social Service 35 $51,438.00 46 $0.00
Legal 76 $23,816.00 48 $48,409.00
Educational and Library 57 $56,318.00 352 $20,308.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $45,729.00 70 $31,705.00
Healthcare Practitioners 235 $67,977.00 291 $44,899.00
Healthcare Support 54 $41,389.00 515 $32,144.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 200 $25,643.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 584 $25,988.00 786 $26,731.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 446 $28,750.00 273 $25,482.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $11,667.00 371 $24,042.00
Sales 322 $33,056.00 512 $11,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 210 $33,063.00 835 $29,775.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 88 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 594 $29,406.00 35 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 323 $41,012.00 0 $0.00
Production 76 $45,234.00 135 $25,666.00
Transportation and Material Moving 224 $33,447.00 62 $58,816.00

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 6,940 households in 34237, with an average household size of 2.39 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 3,833 families living in the 34237 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 34237:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,353 255 1,225 3,107
Average Household Size 3.23 3.61 3.29 1.29
Total Families 2,353 255 1,225 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.36 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 3,833 families living in 34237, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34237:

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 8,584 housing units in 34237.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,940 80.85%
Vacant 1,644 19.15%

42.92% of the total 8,584 housing units in 34237 are rental units. This is approximately 3,684 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,111 are occupied by the owner - or 36.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34237 is $1,302.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34237 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
    145
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    554
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,134
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    796
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    86
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    74

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34237 is $200,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34237 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    119
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    164
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    681
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    584
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    995
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    306
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    193
  • $1,000,000 or more
    69

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34237. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34237 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    197
  • 1940 to 1949
    135
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,772
  • 1960 to 1969
    985
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,675
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,453
  • 1990 to 1999
    640
  • 2000 to 2009
    380
  • 2010 to 2013
    253
  • 2014 or later
    94

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 34237 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    450
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,973
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,451
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,066

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34237 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34237 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34237.

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
    107
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    391
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    999
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,504
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,758
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    438
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,707
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    81
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    170
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    160
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    257
  • 90 or more minutes
    90

Summary

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