34947 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34947, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34947 is a zip code in St. Lucie County, Florida, which covers Fort Pierce CCD and West St. Lucie, with a total population of 13,216 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 34947 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34947.

The estimated population of people living in 34947 is 13,216, with a median age of 31.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34947 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,216
 -1.37% +0.73%
2020
13,399
 -5.34% -
2019
14,155
+7.33%
-
2018
13,188
+0.52%
-
2017
13,120
 - -

Population of 34947 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34947 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
14.1%
25.5%
 -44.71%
Black/African American
59.6%
57.1%
 +4.38%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
22.1%
14.5%
 +52.41%
Asian
2.2%
0.8%
 +175.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34947 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 34947 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34947 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34947 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.5 -5.69% 27.1 -2.87% 36.4 -4.71%
2020 33.4 +5.03% 27.9 -1.41% 38.2 +12.35%
2019 31.8 +0.63% 28.3 -3.74% 34 +4.94%
2018 31.6 +3.61% 29.4 +3.89% 32.4 +3.18%
2017 30.5 - 28.3 - 31.4 -

The median age of the 34947 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 34947 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 1,427 -21.8% 1,110 -37.92% 1,039 738
10 to 19 781 +69.44% 1,156 +21.73% 1,430 1,193
20 to 29 703 +38.91% 1,288 -25.62% 963 949
30 to 39 530 +63.43% 929 0.43% 852 906
40 to 49 597 -2.42% 818 -3.43% 570 777
50 to 59 661 -6.59% 909 -19.98% 618 731
60 to 69 512 +11.74% 568 +25.66% 571 679
70+ 493 -3.53% 638 +19.4% 459 741

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34947 zip code is $33,962.00.

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 34947.

  • Under 25
    $45,538.00
  • 25 to 44
    $29,487.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,608.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,489.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34947 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 34947, 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 34947 is currently $45,687.00.

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.

1.59% of households in 34947 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 34947 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    35.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34947 is $16,619.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34947 by the total population of 34947.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34947 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34947 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
    7.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34947 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34947 zip over the age of 16 is 10,022.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 34947 is 54.00%.

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 34947 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,206 38.60% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 981 84.20% 19.70%
25 to 29 years 931 77.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 821 75.60% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 1,387 73.80% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 1,646 84.00% 11.80%
55 to 59 years 600 63.50% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 468 30.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,190 20.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 792 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34947. 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 2,722 59.10% 4.00%
Black or African American 5,934 56.10% 9.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 286 70.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 523 52.60% 2.80%
Two or more races 557 74.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,066 61.00% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,541 54.60% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34947 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 34947 is 5,407, with median earnings of $25,596.00.

Women in 34947 are earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,407 $25,596.00
Male 2,716 $28,214.00
Female 2,691 $21,569.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34947 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 103 $78,155.00
Business and Financial 89 $52,782.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 136 $34,205.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 315 $51,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 163 $49,188.00
Healthcare Support 198 $23,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $35,114.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 551 $17,180.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 255 $16,791.00
Personal Care and Service 167 $20,913.00
Sales 936 $13,942.00
Office and Administrative Support 789 $26,121.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $39,076.00
Construction and Extraction 469 $35,571.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 254 $26,463.00
Production 216 $27,535.00
Transportation and Material Moving 214 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34947 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 34947.

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 67 $66,343.00 36 $0.00
Business and Financial 35 $26,161.00 54 $53,810.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 88 $0.00 48 $44,318.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 250 $51,689.00 65 $28,578.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 143 $52,643.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 198 $23,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 230 $28,941.00 321 $13,777.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 144 $12,120.00 111 $20,907.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 162 $21,154.00
Sales 220 $13,738.00 716 $14,655.00
Office and Administrative Support 292 $28,000.00 497 $24,116.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $0.00 38 $30,556.00
Construction and Extraction 451 $36,060.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 159 $26,757.00 95 $0.00
Production 197 $26,910.00 19 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 214 $46,250.00 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 4,076 households in 34947, with an average household size of 3.2 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 2,769 families living in the 34947 zip code with an average family size of 3.89 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 34947:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,161 557 1,051 1,307
Average Household Size 4.14 4.09 4.15 1.23
Total Families 1,161 557 1,051 0
Average Household Size 4.14 3.1 4.03 0

Poverty

Of the 2,769 families living in 34947, 26.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34947:

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 4,667 housing units in 34947.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,076 87.34%
Vacant 591 12.66%

54.40% of the total 4,667 housing units in 34947 are rental units. This is approximately 2,539 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,413 are occupied by the owner - or 30.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34947 is $979.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34947 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
    124
  • Less than $500
    313
  • $500 to $999
    1,015
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,142
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    69
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34947 is $151,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34947 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    43
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    359
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    296
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    298
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    251
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    117
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    32
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34947. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34947 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5
  • 1940 to 1949
    54
  • 1950 to 1959
    382
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,018
  • 1970 to 1979
    912
  • 1980 to 1989
    524
  • 1990 to 1999
    558
  • 2000 to 2009
    984
  • 2010 to 2013
    200
  • 2014 or later
    30

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 34947 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    349
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,105
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,097
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    525

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34947 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34947 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34947.

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
    22
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    215
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,462
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,111
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    631
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    108
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    430
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    160
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    815
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    198
  • 90 or more minutes
    87

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 34947 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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