10302 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10302, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10302 is a zip code in Richmond County, New York, which covers Staten, with a total population of 18,144 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 10302 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10302.

The estimated population of people living in 10302 is 18,144, with a median age of 35.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10302 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,144
+1.13%
-2.13%
2020
17,942
 -0.53% -
2019
18,037
 -0.92% -
2018
18,204
 -1.81% -
2017
18,539
 - -

Population of 10302 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10302 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
28.7%
33.2%
 -13.55%
Black/African American
23.4%
16.8%
 +39.29%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
39.7%
40.5%
 -1.98%
Asian
5.8%
5.9%
 -1.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
2%
 +5.00%
Other
0.4%
1.5%
 -73.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10302 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 10302 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10302 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10302 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.4 0% 30.7 -1.29% 37.9 -2.82%
2020 35.4 +1.14% 31.1 +1.97% 39 +3.17%
2019 35 +0.29% 30.5 -0.97% 37.8 +2.16%
2018 34.9 +3.87% 30.8 -0.96% 37 +3.06%
2017 33.6 - 31.1 - 35.9 -

The median age of the 10302 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 10302 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 1,315 +25.65% 953 -9.48% 1,678 856
10 to 19 1,210 +4.66% 1,384 -12.78% 1,264 1,211
20 to 29 2,016 -18.64% 1,258 -18.06% 1,648 1,032
30 to 39 1,131 +18.5% 1,324 +3.23% 1,348 1,355
40 to 49 1,183 +1.17% 1,274 +2.13% 1,186 1,275
50 to 59 1,338 -5.72% 1,260 -22.28% 1,253 992
60 to 69 846 +14.02% 884 +13.12% 951 989
70+ 436 -46.82% 727 +15.77% 264 842

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10302 zip code is $73,927.00.

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 10302.

  • Under 25
    $41,261.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,804.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,604.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,467.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10302 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 10302, 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 10302 is currently $90,391.00.

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.

9.36% of households in 10302 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 10302 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10302 is $28,623.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10302 by the total population of 10302.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10302 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10302 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
    13.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10302 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10302 zip over the age of 16 is 14,041.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% 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 10302 is 54.10%.

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 10302 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 906 31.30% 34.50%
20 to 24 years 1,406 61.60% 15.40%
25 to 29 years 1,274 83.10% 10.60%
30 to 34 years 1,238 77.10% 13.50%
35 to 44 years 2,612 78.00% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 2,305 60.00% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 1,254 58.70% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,150 55.00% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,137 12.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 759 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10302. 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 6,657 61.10% 4.90%
Black or African American 3,482 54.30% 7.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 235 70.20% 0.00%
Asian 897 68.20% 9.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,419 45.10% 21.40%
Two or more races 1,332 56.80% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino 5,039 56.70% 8.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,515 59.20% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10302 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 10302 is 7,597, with median earnings of $42,537.00.

Women in 10302 are earning approximately 86.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,597 $42,537.00
Male 4,435 $44,555.00
Female 3,162 $38,661.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10302 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 630 $92,566.00
Business and Financial 487 $40,498.00
Computer and Mathematical 122 $80,323.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $98,854.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $142,422.00
Community and Social Service 199 $54,625.00
Legal 94 $105,500.00
Educational and Library 554 $80,307.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $63,973.00
Healthcare Practitioners 455 $82,844.00
Healthcare Support 429 $19,633.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 373 $63,185.00
Law Enforcement 223 $76,348.00
Food Preparation and Serving 392 $16,172.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 368 $23,200.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $13,864.00
Sales 474 $21,611.00
Office and Administrative Support 845 $34,804.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 782 $39,089.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $109,087.00
Production 138 $34,148.00
Transportation and Material Moving 423 $44,701.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10302 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 10302.

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 393 $95,951.00 237 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 163 $41,148.00 324 $31,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $80,403.00 26 $72,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $99,688.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $141,406.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 79 $63,650.00 120 $50,833.00
Legal 22 $154,167.00 72 $98,750.00
Educational and Library 167 $39,190.00 387 $84,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $64,598.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $20,781.00 422 $83,875.00
Healthcare Support 169 $19,567.00 260 $19,735.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 356 $63,690.00 17 $27,917.00
Law Enforcement 203 $76,250.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $11,838.00 114 $17,604.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 219 $36,007.00 149 $12,420.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $33,500.00 92 $12,143.00
Sales 299 $27,860.00 175 $20,306.00
Office and Administrative Support 181 $45,179.00 664 $33,607.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 782 $39,089.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $109,087.00 0 $0.00
Production 137 $34,119.00 1 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 383 $43,614.00 40 $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 5,597 households in 10302, with an average household size of 3.21 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 3,980 families living in the 10302 zip code with an average family size of 3.95 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, that live in 10302:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,800 183 997 1,617
Average Household Size 3.99 2.76 4.45 1.15
Total Families 2,800 183 997 0
Average Household Size 3.93 2.56 4.26 0

Poverty

Of the 3,980 families living in 10302, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10302:

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 6,580 housing units in 10302.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,597 85.06%
Vacant 983 14.94%

35.50% of the total 6,580 housing units in 10302 are rental units. This is approximately 2,336 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,190 are occupied by the owner - or 48.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10302 is $1,576.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10302 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
    71
  • Less than $500
    225
  • $500 to $999
    306
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    529
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    713
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    428
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    100
  • $3,000 or more
    35

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10302 is $452,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10302 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    105
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    21
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    94
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,872
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,046
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10302. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10302 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,845
  • 1940 to 1949
    642
  • 1950 to 1959
    746
  • 1960 to 1969
    838
  • 1970 to 1979
    275
  • 1980 to 1989
    248
  • 1990 to 1999
    469
  • 2000 to 2009
    369
  • 2010 to 2013
    148
  • 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 10302 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,319
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,076
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,467
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    735

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10302 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10302 that commute to work in a particular way.

43.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10302.

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
    133
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    270
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    507
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    785
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    727
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    245
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,062
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    205
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    132
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    722
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,173
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,092

Summary

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