10304 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10304, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10304 is a zip code in Richmond County, New York, which covers Staten, with a total population of 43,849 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 10304 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10304.

The estimated population of people living in 10304 is 43,849, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10304 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,849
+4.07%
+4.69%
2020
42,133
+2.48%
-
2019
41,112
+0.12%
-
2018
41,064
 -1.96% -
2017
41,884
 - -

Population of 10304 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10304 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
39.7%
36.8%
 +7.88%
Black/African American
25.2%
24.6%
 +2.44%
Native
0.2%
0.8%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
22.6%
25.7%
 -12.06%
Asian
11.1%
9.6%
 +15.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
2%
 -40.00%
Other
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10304 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 10304 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10304 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10304 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 -1.52% 37.2 +2.48% 40 -4.08%
2020 39.4 +1.81% 36.3 +3.71% 41.7 +0.72%
2019 38.7 +1.57% 35 0% 41.4 +2.22%
2018 38.1 -0.52% 35 -0.57% 40.5 -0.74%
2017 38.3 - 35.2 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 10304 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 10304 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 2,760 -10.22% 2,511 +5.44% 2,420 2,563
10 to 19 2,586 +7.75% 2,563 +19.78% 2,756 3,085
20 to 29 3,480 -7.24% 3,071 0.16% 3,216 3,036
30 to 39 2,144 +19.93% 2,473 +12.17% 2,599 2,776
40 to 49 2,348 -7.82% 2,758 +10.8% 2,156 2,991
50 to 59 2,797 +21.24% 3,296 +22.52% 3,433 4,061
60 to 69 2,454 -0.039999999999999% 2,492 -22.82% 2,427 1,955
70+ 1,749 +9.46% 2,402 +2.47% 1,914 2,461

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10304 zip code is $64,539.00.

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 10304.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,610.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,265.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,718.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10304 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 10304, 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 10304 is currently $100,967.00.

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.

10.94% of households in 10304 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 10304 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10304 is $35,738.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10304 by the total population of 10304.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10304 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10304 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
    11.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10304 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10304 zip over the age of 16 is 35,422.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 10304 is 54.60%.

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 10304 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,397 24.90% 21.10%
20 to 24 years 2,815 56.80% 15.40%
25 to 29 years 3,437 72.10% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 2,868 77.30% 12.60%
35 to 44 years 4,906 75.30% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 6,715 76.60% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 3,527 67.50% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 2,682 57.70% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 3,319 24.60% 7.30%
75 years and over 2,756 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10304. 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 17,659 58.20% 3.90%
Black or African American 9,373 56.80% 10.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 108 35.20% 0.00%
Asian 4,214 63.10% 8.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 33 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,765 63.10% 5.50%
Two or more races 1,270 42.80% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 7,902 55.90% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,144 58.20% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10304 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 10304 is 19,325, with median earnings of $43,605.00.

Women in 10304 are earning approximately 82.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,325 $43,605.00
Male 10,120 $48,991.00
Female 9,205 $40,599.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10304 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 1,893 $63,569.00
Business and Financial 1,043 $63,256.00
Computer and Mathematical 520 $89,655.00
Architecture and Engineering 202 $66,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $59,211.00
Community and Social Service 262 $54,688.00
Legal 208 $43,438.00
Educational and Library 775 $33,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 440 $52,955.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,759 $79,910.00
Healthcare Support 1,765 $24,479.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 615 $50,259.00
Law Enforcement 223 $108,542.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,107 $31,198.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 786 $22,304.00
Personal Care and Service 740 $29,750.00
Sales 1,668 $20,457.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,360 $38,140.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $45,184.00
Construction and Extraction 1,125 $26,680.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 290 $55,588.00
Production 359 $41,515.00
Transportation and Material Moving 754 $34,926.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10304 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 10304.

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 843 $103,091.00 1,050 $45,530.00
Business and Financial 539 $64,063.00 504 $63,116.00
Computer and Mathematical 356 $101,111.00 164 $69,556.00
Architecture and Engineering 202 $66,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 109 $36,838.00 153 $62,951.00
Legal 124 $43,750.00 84 $41,875.00
Educational and Library 198 $34,792.00 577 $29,971.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 240 $43,517.00 200 $78,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 622 $120,560.00 1,137 $78,597.00
Healthcare Support 360 $22,173.00 1,405 $24,824.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 551 $50,496.00 64 $14,500.00
Law Enforcement 168 $113,141.00 55 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 527 $40,104.00 580 $28,898.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 423 $51,467.00 363 $18,671.00
Personal Care and Service 289 $29,497.00 451 $31,016.00
Sales 954 $19,306.00 714 $25,511.00
Office and Administrative Support 872 $26,959.00 1,488 $42,645.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,107 $26,438.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $56,838.00 17 $0.00
Production 314 $41,906.00 45 $22,019.00
Transportation and Material Moving 723 $33,787.00 31 $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 15,160 households in 10304, with an average household size of 2.79 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 10,335 families living in the 10304 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 10304:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,181 1,148 3,006 4,825
Average Household Size 3.57 3.3 3.59 1.17
Total Families 6,181 1,148 3,006 0
Average Household Size 3.53 2.91 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 10,335 families living in 10304, 14.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10304:

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 16,724 housing units in 10304.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,160 90.65%
Vacant 1,564 9.35%

45.40% of the total 16,724 housing units in 10304 are rental units. This is approximately 7,592 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,344 are occupied by the owner - or 43.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10304 is $1,234.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10304 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
    224
  • Less than $500
    1,761
  • $500 to $999
    1,075
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,069
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,148
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,145
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    202
  • $3,000 or more
    192

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10304 is $561,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10304 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    91
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    98
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    134
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    446
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,369
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,290
  • $1,000,000 or more
    900

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10304. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10304 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,830
  • 1940 to 1949
    502
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,289
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,389
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,473
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,768
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,903
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,251
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,319
  • 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 10304 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,812
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,319
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,581
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,448

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10304 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10304 that commute to work in a particular way.

47.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10304.

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
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    654
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    682
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,636
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,725
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    590
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,885
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    555
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    757
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,100
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,932
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,743

Summary

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