34974 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34974, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34974 is a zip code in Glades County, Highlands County, Martin County, and Okeechobee County, Florida, which covers Northeast Glades CCD, Lake Placid CCD, Indiantown CCD, and Okeechobee, with a total population of 23,055 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 34974 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34974.

The estimated population of people living in 34974 is 23,055, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34974 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,055
 -7.3% -3.42%
2020
24,871
+3.84%
-
2019
23,952
 -0.87% -
2018
24,163
+1.22%
-
2017
23,871
 - -

Population of 34974 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34974 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
72.3%
79.5%
 -9.06%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.7%
 +35.29%
Native
2.3%
2.8%
 -17.86%
Hispanic
18.6%
13.3%
 +39.85%
Asian
1.8%
0.7%
 +157.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34974 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 34974 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34974 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34974 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 -1.21% 49.6 +0.2% 48.8 -2.01%
2020 49.7 -1.78% 49.5 -0.8% 49.8 -2.92%
2019 50.6 +1.2% 49.9 +3.31% 51.3 -0.19%
2018 50 +2.04% 48.3 +1.9% 51.4 +1.38%
2017 49 - 47.4 - 50.7 -

The median age of the 34974 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 34974 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 1,415 -29.6% 1,272 +10.85% 1,024 1,403
10 to 19 1,423 -14.43% 1,015 +6.87% 1,222 1,059
20 to 29 1,151 0.66% 1,198 -5.64% 1,139 1,123
30 to 39 962 +39.49% 1,107 +7.38% 1,372 1,187
40 to 49 1,405 -25.43% 1,249 -7.92% 1,074 1,140
50 to 59 1,489 +5.65% 1,802 -25% 1,567 1,376
60 to 69 1,707 +5.18% 1,661 +17.69% 1,772 1,961
70+ 2,445 -0.6% 2,570 -13.2% 2,420 2,216

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34974 zip code is $46,575.00.

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 34974.

  • Under 25
    $59,291.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,541.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,670.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,189.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34974 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 34974, 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 34974 is currently $65,947.00.

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.

3.53% of households in 34974 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 34974 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34974 is $29,343.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34974 by the total population of 34974.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34974 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34974 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
    6.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34974 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34974 zip over the age of 16 is 19,334.

Of those people, a total of 46.40% 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 34974 is 43.50%.

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 34974 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 987 41.00% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 1,074 81.60% 6.20%
25 to 29 years 1,188 65.40% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 1,230 79.20% 7.30%
35 to 44 years 2,279 77.20% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 2,673 70.80% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 1,534 66.10% 11.90%
60 to 64 years 1,996 41.50% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 3,158 11.10% 5.70%
75 years and over 3,215 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34974. 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 16,416 45.50% 6.70%
Black or African American 438 65.50% 4.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 339 11.20% 0.00%
Asian 326 51.50% 13.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 100.00% 0.00%
Other 806 56.20% 4.20%
Two or more races 997 54.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,975 55.30% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,764 44.50% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34974 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 34974 is 8,418, with median earnings of $36,411.00.

Women in 34974 are earning approximately 63.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,418 $36,411.00
Male 4,654 $44,098.00
Female 3,764 $27,762.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34974 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 904 $61,818.00
Business and Financial 123 $44,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 166 $39,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $83,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $43,846.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 835 $41,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 102 $19,314.00
Healthcare Practitioners 516 $53,413.00
Healthcare Support 276 $25,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 112 $54,444.00
Law Enforcement 369 $32,085.00
Food Preparation and Serving 491 $14,129.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 457 $36,134.00
Personal Care and Service 118 $22,348.00
Sales 774 $30,294.00
Office and Administrative Support 770 $28,529.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 295 $30,011.00
Construction and Extraction 782 $41,212.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 385 $46,607.00
Production 241 $42,716.00
Transportation and Material Moving 355 $44,929.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34974 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 34974.

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 584 $64,491.00 320 $47,115.00
Business and Financial 49 $44,313.00 74 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 139 $26,950.00 27 $68,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $83,438.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 59 $42,981.00
Legal 16 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 245 $45,347.00 590 $40,854.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $31,538.00 52 $18,514.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $71,406.00 405 $52,639.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 269 $25,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 112 $54,444.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 332 $31,995.00 37 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 188 $14,261.00 303 $13,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 315 $41,827.00 142 $13,889.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 96 $21,515.00
Sales 407 $46,538.00 367 $14,921.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $26,786.00 690 $28,603.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 252 $30,482.00 43 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 748 $42,500.00 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 359 $47,594.00 26 $0.00
Production 153 $44,832.00 88 $25,603.00
Transportation and Material Moving 257 $61,193.00 98 $18,571.00

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 10,109 households in 34974, with an average household size of 2.27 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 6,389 families living in the 34974 zip code with an average family size of 2.73 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 34974:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,915 485 989 3,720
Average Household Size 2.77 3.7 2.92 1.25
Total Families 4,915 485 989 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2.91 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 6,389 families living in 34974, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34974:

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 13,451 housing units in 34974.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,109 75.15%
Vacant 3,342 24.85%

13.82% of the total 13,451 housing units in 34974 are rental units. This is approximately 1,859 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,989 are occupied by the owner - or 59.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34974 is $876.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34974 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
    261
  • Less than $500
    149
  • $500 to $999
    1,025
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    418
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    221
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    46

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34974 is $115,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34974 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,472
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,071
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,280
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,138
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,048
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    767
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    198
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34974. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34974 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    76
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    306
  • 1960 to 1969
    900
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,795
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,507
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,219
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,971
  • 2010 to 2013
    613
  • 2014 or later
    27

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 34974 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    224
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,197
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,972
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,716

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34974 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34974 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34974.

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
    564
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,051
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,354
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,101
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    984
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    188
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    764
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    197
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    213
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    315
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    544
  • 90 or more minutes
    332

Summary

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