Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Bay County, Florida Population and Demographics

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

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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida. The estimated population of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida is 18,140 people, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look at the total population in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,140
+0.14%
+12.71%
2020
18,114
+3.21%
-
2019
17,550
+2.96%
-
2018
17,045
+5.91%
-
2017
16,094
- -

Population of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83%
87.5%
-5.14%
Black/African American
3.3%
1.7%
+94.12%
Native
0.2%
0.9%
-77.78%
Hispanic
5.4%
5.1%
+5.88%
Asian
3.7%
2.8%
+32.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
1.8%
+122.22%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%

This data can be very important 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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population 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 +0.51% 37.3 +1.91% 43.1 -0.92%
2020 39.3 -0.25% 36.6 -2.4% 43.5 +1.4%
2019 39.4 +0.51% 37.5 +3.31% 42.9 +0.47%
2018 39.2 -1.75% 36.3 +2.25% 42.7 +0.47%
2017 39.9 - 35.5 - 42.5 -

The median age of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida 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, 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 1,056 +23.86% 632 +53.8% 1,295 1,030
10 to 19 1,049 -8.31% 986 -20.28% 962 771
20 to 29 1,407 -25.31% 1,155 -32.63% 1,073 790
30 to 39 941 +68.94% 851 +65.14% 1,775 1,540
40 to 49 1,037 -29.77% 934 -6.93% 749 870
50 to 59 1,298 -8.02% 1,282 +18.88% 1,187 1,533
60 to 69 802 +39.27% 976 +21.05% 1,160 1,197
70+ 754 +45.05% 934 +14.01% 1,147 1,061

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida is $61,740.00.

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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,638.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,950.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,558.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, 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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida is currently $91,870.00.

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.

7.91% of households in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP 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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is $38,438.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP by the total population of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP 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
    13.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP over the age of 16 is 14,684.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% 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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is 62.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 602 43.50% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 840 94.40% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 1,023 88.10% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 1,726 85.70% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 2,194 83.70% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 2,239 86.40% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 1,495 70.40% 7.00%
60 to 64 years 1,305 69.70% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 2,092 29.80% 6.60%
75 years and over 1,168 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,854 66.60% 3.90%
Black or African American 515 82.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 31.80% 0.00%
Asian 478 82.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 100.00%
Other 59 18.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 716 58.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 691 66.10% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,398 66.10% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is 9,109, with median earnings of $34,369.00.

Women in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida earning approximately 99.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,109 $34,369.00
Male 4,843 $34,442.00
Female 4,266 $34,261.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 1,018 $62,059.00
Business and Financial 515 $62,768.00
Computer and Mathematical 282 $57,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 346 $89,265.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 208 $29,233.00
Community and Social Service 57 $33,347.00
Legal 73 $88,250.00
Educational and Library 410 $22,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $4,762.00
Healthcare Practitioners 511 $54,871.00
Healthcare Support 142 $36,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 255 $23,393.00
Law Enforcement 138 $34,578.00
Food Preparation and Serving 780 $14,918.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 623 $21,402.00
Personal Care and Service 203 $19,020.00
Sales 1,011 $39,104.00
Office and Administrative Support 825 $33,487.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 516 $50,743.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $62,726.00
Production 218 $24,811.00
Transportation and Material Moving 337 $31,809.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 524 $63,382.00 494 $56,987.00
Business and Financial 264 $79,470.00 251 $34,020.00
Computer and Mathematical 225 $14,989.00 57 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 281 $89,945.00 65 $83,679.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $90,625.00 161 $28,842.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 49 $33,024.00
Legal 31 $0.00 42 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $82,554.00 365 $22,300.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 65 $4,435.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 116 $27,197.00 395 $65,439.00
Healthcare Support 35 $0.00 107 $36,369.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 243 $12,430.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 90 $34,663.00 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 259 $23,281.00 521 $13,986.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 481 $21,750.00 142 $21,250.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 194 $19,034.00
Sales 398 $20,345.00 613 $41,692.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $34,500.00 625 $31,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 516 $50,743.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $62,726.00 0 $0.00
Production 150 $33,125.00 68 $22,727.00
Transportation and Material Moving 297 $35,742.00 40 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 7,475 households in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, with an average household size of 2.41 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 4,856 families in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP with an average family size of 2.95 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,915 271 670 2,619
Average Household Size 3.02 2.56 3.03 1.32
Total Families 3,915 271 670 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.31 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 4,856 families in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP:

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 9,144 housing units in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,475 81.75%
Vacant 1,669 18.25%

22.22% of the total 9,144 housing units in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP are rental units. This is approximately 2,032 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,397 are occupied by the owner - or 59.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is $1,198.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP 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
    46
  • Less than $500
    86
  • $500 to $999
    579
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    635
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    566
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    153
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is $267,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    237
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    615
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    526
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,704
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,638
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    462
  • $1,000,000 or more
    75

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    103
  • 1960 to 1969
    248
  • 1970 to 1979
    928
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,564
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,798
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,847
  • 2010 to 2013
    616
  • 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 Upper Grand Lagoon CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    243
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,448
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,133
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,651

Commuting to Work

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

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP.

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
    297
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,693
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,636
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,598
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    863
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    555
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    740
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    243
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    391
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    341
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    200
  • 90 or more minutes
    153

Summary

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