34484 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34484, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34484 is a zip code in Sumter County, Florida, which covers Wildwood, with a total population of 5,399 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 34484 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34484.

The estimated population of people living in 34484 is 5,399, with a median age of 54.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34484 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,399
+60.64%
+46.43%
2020
3,361
 -7.59% -
2019
3,637
+0.92%
-
2018
3,604
 -2.25% -
2017
3,687
 - -

Population of 34484 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34484 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
78.9%
86.5%
 -8.79%
Black/African American
4.1%
6.3%
 -34.92%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
3.3%
 +3.03%
Asian
8.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
3.8%
 +34.21%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34484 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 34484 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34484 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34484 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.2 -7.51% 40.8 0% 60.7 -7.61%
2020 58.6 +23.11% 40.8 +12.09% 65.7 +14.26%
2019 47.6 +2.37% 36.4 -2.67% 57.5 +15.93%
2018 46.5 -2.31% 37.4 -12.62% 49.6 -1.78%
2017 47.6 - 42.8 - 50.5 -

The median age of the 34484 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 34484 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 9 129 36.83% 198 -16.51% 124 157
10 to 19 278 +30.66% 252 13.66% 313 252
20 to 29 153 -52.86% 30 +592.92% 74 229
30 to 39 205 +115.01% 152 +63.25% 445 238
40 to 49 141 +63.72% 422 19.62% 215 398
50 to 59 259 10.28% 229 +79.53% 212 355
60 to 69 154 +124.66% 288 +38.51% 250 369
70+ 241 +63.86% 556 +101.54% 417 1,351

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34484 zip code is $59,720.00.

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 34484.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,303.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34484 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 34484, 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 34484 is currently $76,900.00.

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.

3.83% of households in 34484 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 34484 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34484 is $39,058.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34484 by the total population of 34484.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34484 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34484 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
    14.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34484 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34484 zip over the age of 16 is 4,717.

Of those people, a total of 57.20% 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 34484 is 55.70%.

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 34484 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 164 61.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 258 65.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 45 100.00% 44.80%
30 to 34 years 231 85.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 842 99.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 590 60.20% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 200 67.50% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 299 57.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 862 26.60% 3.90%
75 years and over 1,226 37.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34484. 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 3,805 51.80% 2.70%
Black or African American 222 80.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 274 97.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 119 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 297 54.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 165 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,779 51.50% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34484 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 34484 is 2,628, with median earnings of $43,594.00.

Women in 34484 are earning approximately 87.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,628 $43,594.00
Male 1,023 $45,688.00
Female 1,605 $39,784.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34484 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 211 $53,697.00
Business and Financial 80 $63,712.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 227 $21,642.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 313 $86,028.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 195 $52,934.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $18,047.00
Personal Care and Service 144 $16,774.00
Sales 694 $78,366.00
Office and Administrative Support 298 $16,154.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $19,792.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $29,821.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $0.00
Production 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 5 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34484 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 34484.

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 71 $42,891.00 140 $53,983.00
Business and Financial 22 $0.00 58 $62,879.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $0.00 191 $21,261.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $187,941.00 167 $32,056.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 141 $0.00 54 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $18,047.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $26,940.00 79 $9,792.00
Sales 157 $39,408.00 537 $78,538.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 298 $16,154.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $29,821.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $0.00 32 $0.00
Production 4 $0.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 5 $0.00 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 2,769 households in 34484, with an average household size of 1.95 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 1,259 families living in the 34484 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 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 34484:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,126 38 95 1,510
Average Household Size 2.88 2.47 2.02 1.24
Total Families 1,126 38 95 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.47 2.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,259 families living in 34484, 8.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34484:

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 3,199 housing units in 34484.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,769 86.56%
Vacant 430 13.44%

34.23% of the total 3,199 housing units in 34484 are rental units. This is approximately 1,095 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,626 are occupied by the owner - or 50.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34484 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34484 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
    48
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    175
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    310
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    22
  • $3,000 or more
    542

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34484 is $308,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34484 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    76
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    117
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    214
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    317
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    426
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    302
  • $1,000,000 or more
    106

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34484. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34484 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    31
  • 1940 to 1949
    145
  • 1950 to 1959
    34
  • 1960 to 1969
    33
  • 1970 to 1979
    195
  • 1980 to 1989
    246
  • 1990 to 1999
    894
  • 2000 to 2009
    462
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,150
  • 2014 or later
    9

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 34484 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    253
  • 1 vehicle available
    774
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,243
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    499

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34484 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34484 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34484.

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
    163
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    75
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    356
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    460
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    896
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    202
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    160
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    50
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 34484 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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