34994 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34994, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34994 is a zip code in Martin County and St. Lucie County, Florida, which covers Stuart CCD and Port St. Lucie, with a total population of 18,187 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 34994 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34994.

The estimated population of people living in 34994 is 18,187, with a median age of 49.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34994 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,187
+2.28%
+9.80%
2020
17,782
 -0.1% -
2019
17,800
+5.27%
-
2018
16,909
+2.09%
-
2017
16,563
 - -

Population of 34994 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34994 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
70%
70.1%
 -0.14%
Black/African American
12.1%
11.7%
 +3.42%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16.8%
15%
 +12.00%
Asian
0.3%
2.2%
 -86.36%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34994 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 34994 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34994 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34994 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.5 +2.48% 42.9 +2.39% 53.7 +0.56%
2020 48.3 -0.62% 41.9 -0.95% 53.4 +1.71%
2019 48.6 -0.41% 42.3 -2.76% 52.5 +1.55%
2018 48.8 -0.2% 43.5 -9% 51.7 +4.02%
2017 48.9 - 47.8 - 49.7 -

The median age of the 34994 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 34994 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 9 905 +35.94% 880 -10.94% 1,234 779
10 to 19 695 +18.52% 842 -12.19% 813 741
20 to 29 1,015 +5.55% 834 +6.12% 1,044 844
30 to 39 914 +27.07% 942 -20.92% 1,147 731
40 to 49 789 +15.9% 790 +21.35% 898 955
50 to 59 1,231 -9.07% 1,104 +9.86% 1,113 1,212
60 to 69 1,116 +10.79% 1,361 +13.38% 1,234 1,547
70+ 1,417 +9.41% 1,728 +32.03% 1,549 2,346

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34994 zip code is $51,706.00.

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 34994.

  • Under 25
    $33,929.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,977.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,214.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,571.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34994 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 34994, 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 34994 is currently $78,885.00.

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.

6.52% of households in 34994 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 34994 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34994 is $35,417.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34994 by the total population of 34994.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34994 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34994 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
    12.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34994 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34994 zip over the age of 16 is 14,997.

Of those people, a total of 50.30% 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 34994 is 48.90%.

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 34994 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 377 61.50% 15.50%
20 to 24 years 858 77.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,030 70.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,179 62.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,637 68.00% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 2,185 78.40% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 1,055 61.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,703 57.60% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 2,318 26.80% 1.10%
75 years and over 2,655 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34994. 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 12,057 47.00% 2.00%
Black or African American 1,734 52.60% 3.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 78.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 223 68.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 927 83.60% 2.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,909 70.20% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,178 46.30% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34994 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 34994 is 7,341, with median earnings of $33,166.00.

Women in 34994 are earning approximately 79.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,341 $33,166.00
Male 3,663 $38,234.00
Female 3,678 $30,341.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34994 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 567 $56,534.00
Business and Financial 287 $65,673.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $52,260.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $78,571.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $51,319.00
Community and Social Service 93 $28,750.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 522 $41,743.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $42,791.00
Healthcare Practitioners 719 $63,083.00
Healthcare Support 172 $28,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $53,250.00
Law Enforcement 70 $53,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 630 $20,848.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 278 $20,042.00
Personal Care and Service 271 $11,065.00
Sales 1,202 $32,052.00
Office and Administrative Support 638 $29,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 706 $27,115.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $63,681.00
Production 251 $31,736.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $22,296.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34994 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 34994.

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 213 $109,650.00 354 $49,797.00
Business and Financial 133 $65,096.00 154 $72,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $51,627.00 37 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $78,571.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 51 $0.00
Community and Social Service 59 $0.00 34 $67,308.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 210 $41,831.00 312 $41,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 227 $80,301.00 492 $54,100.00
Healthcare Support 59 $31,544.00 113 $21,972.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $54,375.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 253 $26,568.00 377 $6,404.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $6,447.00 168 $20,773.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $0.00 232 $11,667.00
Sales 546 $31,615.00 656 $32,297.00
Office and Administrative Support 171 $29,904.00 467 $29,718.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 611 $31,675.00 95 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $64,028.00 5 $0.00
Production 211 $30,625.00 40 $33,214.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $22,296.00 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 7,841 households in 34994, with an average household size of 2.22 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 3,944 families living in the 34994 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 34994:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,626 214 1,104 3,897
Average Household Size 2.94 2.99 3.84 1.23
Total Families 2,626 214 1,104 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.8 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 3,944 families living in 34994, 11.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34994:

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 9,538 housing units in 34994.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,841 82.21%
Vacant 1,697 17.79%

32.05% of the total 9,538 housing units in 34994 are rental units. This is approximately 3,057 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,731 are occupied by the owner - or 49.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34994 is $1,200.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34994 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
    53
  • Less than $500
    150
  • $500 to $999
    799
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,397
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    585
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    41
  • $3,000 or more
    85

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34994 is $189,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34994 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    362
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    744
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    659
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    834
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    659
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    843
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    504
  • $1,000,000 or more
    126

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34994. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34994 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    217
  • 1940 to 1949
    174
  • 1950 to 1959
    729
  • 1960 to 1969
    721
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,860
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,289
  • 1990 to 1999
    933
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,127
  • 2010 to 2013
    488
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 34994 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    767
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,795
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,501
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    778

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34994 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34994 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34994.

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
    181
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    768
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,347
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    992
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    725
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    295
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,020
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    242
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    653
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    110
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

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