68776 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 68776, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

68776 is a zip code in Dakota County, Nebraska, which covers Covington, Dakota, Dakota City, and South Sioux City, with a total population of 15,156 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 68776 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 68776.

The estimated population of people living in 68776 is 15,156, with a median age of 31.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 68776 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,156
+3.96%
+1.85%
2020
14,579
 -0.67% -
2019
14,678
 -1.35% -
2018
14,879
 -0.01% -
2017
14,880
 - -

Population of 68776 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 68776 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
37.4%
38.3%
 -2.35%
Black/African American
9.7%
5.7%
 +70.18%
Native
1.5%
2.6%
 -42.31%
Hispanic
46.2%
47.8%
 -3.35%
Asian
3%
3.8%
 -21.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.4%
 +57.14%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 68776 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 68776 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 68776 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 68776 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.1 -2.51% 32 -0.93% 30.3 -3.19%
2020 31.9 -0.62% 32.3 0% 31.3 -1.88%
2019 32.1 -1.83% 32.3 +1.89% 31.9 -5.06%
2018 32.7 +1.55% 31.7 +5.32% 33.6 +3.07%
2017 32.2 - 30.1 - 32.6 -

The median age of the 68776 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 68776 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 1,397 -18.96% 1,325 +2.6% 1,142 1,358
10 to 19 1,158 +13.7% 973 +28.29% 1,298 1,264
20 to 29 1,038 -3.54% 1,216 -14.38% 996 1,045
30 to 39 897 +19.56% 1,162 -24.14% 1,083 900
40 to 49 760 +33.25% 734 +17.96% 1,010 869
50 to 59 769 +16.51% 925 -14.19% 876 789
60 to 69 744 -12.94% 675 -2.7% 640 647
70+ 427 +25.87% 680 +1.85% 547 692

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 68776 zip code is $58,265.00.

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 68776.

  • Under 25
    $67,273.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,527.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,713.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,357.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 68776 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 68776, 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 68776 is currently $76,108.00.

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.

2.51% of households in 68776 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 68776 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 68776 is $26,977.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 68776 by the total population of 68776.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 68776 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 68776 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
    5.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 68776 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 68776 zip over the age of 16 is 10,672.

Of those people, a total of 72.50% 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 68776 is 71.20%.

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 68776 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 578 64.50% 2.40%
20 to 24 years 1,075 85.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 966 94.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,191 67.50% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 1,928 91.60% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 1,586 90.20% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 822 94.30% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 571 65.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,133 32.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 822 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 68776. 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 5,808 63.10% 1.60%
Black or African American 987 74.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 152 100.00% 25.00%
Asian 327 95.40% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,364 81.70% 1.50%
Two or more races 1,034 91.50% 1.40%
Hispanic or Latino 4,282 82.30% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,782 60.10% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 68776 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 68776 is 7,598, with median earnings of $35,647.00.

Women in 68776 are earning approximately 68.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,598 $35,647.00
Male 4,309 $40,970.00
Female 3,289 $27,991.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 68776 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 522 $69,960.00
Business and Financial 238 $56,548.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 199 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 127 $0.00
Educational and Library 282 $50,231.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $41,299.00
Healthcare Practitioners 185 $54,896.00
Healthcare Support 261 $25,428.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 360 $11,801.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 540 $20,307.00
Personal Care and Service 195 $12,052.00
Sales 484 $47,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 917 $29,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 280 $49,651.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $33,315.00
Production 1,653 $34,908.00
Transportation and Material Moving 230 $36,988.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 68776 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 68776.

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 377 $93,034.00 145 $46,250.00
Business and Financial 164 $84,545.00 74 $53,786.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 199 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 63 $0.00 64 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $39,079.00 204 $50,811.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $41,299.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 164 $61,324.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 238 $25,050.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 165 $7,042.00 195 $12,483.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 286 $25,000.00 254 $18,255.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 195 $12,052.00
Sales 268 $65,375.00 216 $21,520.00
Office and Administrative Support 165 $53,533.00 752 $26,615.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 280 $49,651.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $33,315.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,061 $37,615.00 592 $32,432.00
Transportation and Material Moving 230 $36,988.00 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 5,300 households in 68776, with an average household size of 2.84 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 3,574 families living in the 68776 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 68776:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,610 445 519 1,726
Average Household Size 3.67 2.83 3.5 1.39
Total Families 2,610 445 519 0
Average Household Size 3.67 2.21 3.36 0

Poverty

Of the 3,574 families living in 68776, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 68776:

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 5,699 housing units in 68776.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,300 93.00%
Vacant 399 7.00%

35.73% of the total 5,699 housing units in 68776 are rental units. This is approximately 2,036 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,187 are occupied by the owner - or 55.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 68776 is $898.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 68776 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
    77
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    1,374
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    462
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    60

Property Value

The median value of a property in 68776 is $130,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 68776 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    540
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    570
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    682
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    784
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    483
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    75
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 68776. The chart below shows the number of properties in 68776 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    686
  • 1940 to 1949
    657
  • 1950 to 1959
    787
  • 1960 to 1969
    433
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,055
  • 1980 to 1989
    430
  • 1990 to 1999
    816
  • 2000 to 2009
    465
  • 2010 to 2013
    370
  • 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 68776 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    560
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,269
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,037
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,434

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 68776 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 68776 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 68776.

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
    516
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,643
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,853
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,822
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    410
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    68
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    249
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    171
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    80
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 68776 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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