Zellwood CDP, Orange County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Zellwood 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 Zellwood CDP, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Zellwood CDP, Florida. The estimated population of Zellwood CDP, Florida is 2,609 people, with a median age of 64.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,609
-9.32% -12.95%
2020
2,877
-9.13% -
2019
3,166
+2.83%
-
2018
3,079
+2.74%
-
2017
2,997
- -

Population of Zellwood 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
72.1%
69.1%
+4.34%
Black/African American
5.1%
6.6%
-22.73%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
13.3%
18.8%
-29.26%
Asian
4.3%
2%
+115.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
3.5%
+51.43%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

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 Zellwood 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 64.6 +0.62% 65.7 +3.79% 62.9 -3.97%
2020 64.2 +1.26% 63.3 +2.93% 65.5 -1.21%
2019 63.4 +3.26% 61.5 +5.31% 66.3 +2.47%
2018 61.4 -3.61% 58.4 -7.59% 64.7 +0.15%
2017 63.7 - 63.2 - 64.6 -

The median age of Zellwood 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 16 +292.59% 19 +-51.91% 50 70
10 to 19 145 -84.81% 68 18.68% 18 58
20 to 29 164 -52.31% 148 1.82% 77 121
30 to 39 95 55.87% 68 -91.18% 76 0
40 to 49 106 21.54% 109 -16.95% 102 82
50 to 59 239 -5.79% 170 +42.89% 207 249
60 to 69 182 +67.11% 359 -29.29% 312 257
70+ 651 -27.32% 458 -0.73% 488 442

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Zellwood CDP, Florida is $50,898.00.

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 Zellwood CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,906.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,627.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,466.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Zellwood 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 Zellwood CDP, Florida is currently $64,409.00.

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.

0.00% of households in Zellwood 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 Zellwood CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Zellwood CDP is $32,180.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Zellwood 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 Zellwood 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
    7.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.35%

Employment

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

The total population of Zellwood CDP over the age of 16 is 2,431.

Of those people, a total of 44.80% 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 Zellwood CDP is 44.20%.

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 18 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 198 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 76 84.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 113 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 188 73.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 339 77.90% 0.40%
60 to 64 years 224 56.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 607 25.50% 9.00%
75 years and over 668 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Zellwood 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 2,015 38.60% 1.90%
Black or African American 114 84.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 111 23.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 191 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 225 72.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,870 37.20% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Zellwood 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 Zellwood CDP is 1,075, with median earnings of $41,006.00.

Women in Zellwood CDP, Florida earning approximately 53.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,075 $41,006.00
Male 576 $50,254.00
Female 499 $27,002.00

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 121 $102,520.00
Business and Financial 38 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 118 $44,769.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $16,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00
Sales 128 $26,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $36,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $27,177.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $0.00
Production 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $0.00

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 121 $102,520.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 92 $0.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 57 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 40 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 55 $0.00 73 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 70 $36,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00 79 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $0.00 0 $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 1,251 households in Zellwood CDP, with an average household size of 2.09 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 807 families in Zellwood CDP with an average family size of 2.42 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 671 83 53 444
Average Household Size 2.22 3.76 4.3 1.3
Total Families 671 83 53 0
Average Household Size 2.22 2.83 4.3 0

Poverty

Of the 807 families in Zellwood CDP, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Zellwood 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 1,564 housing units in Zellwood CDP, Florida.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,251 79.99%
Vacant 313 20.01%

6.20% of the total 1,564 housing units in Zellwood CDP are rental units. This is approximately 97 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,154 are occupied by the owner - or 73.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Zellwood CDP is $991.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Zellwood 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    52
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    45
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Zellwood CDP is $124,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    50
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    346
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    216
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    148
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    273
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    53
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    68
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    14
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    51
  • 1960 to 1969
    80
  • 1970 to 1979
    269
  • 1980 to 1989
    656
  • 1990 to 1999
    285
  • 2000 to 2009
    155
  • 2010 to 2013
    42
  • 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 Zellwood CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    95
  • 1 vehicle available
    435
  • 2 vehicles available
    621
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    100

Commuting to Work

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

29 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Zellwood 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
    55
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    56
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    20
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    53
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    264
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    65
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    168
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    204
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

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

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