14219 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 14219, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

14219 is a zip code in Erie County, New York, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Hamburg, and Lackawanna, with a total population of 11,009 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 14219 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 14219.

The estimated population of people living in 14219 is 11,009, with a median age of 47.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 14219 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,009
 -3.35% -6.33%
2020
11,391
 -5.08% -
2019
12,000
 -0.76% -
2018
12,092
+2.88%
-
2017
11,753
 - -

Population of 14219 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 14219 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
91.5%
91.3%
 +0.22%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.2%
 -50.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.5%
3.8%
 +18.42%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
3.1%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 14219 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 14219 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 14219 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 14219 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47 +2.17% 44.9 +1.81% 49.5 +5.1%
2020 46 +12.75% 44.1 +10.25% 47.1 +12.95%
2019 40.8 -0.73% 40 +0.5% 41.7 -0.71%
2018 41.1 -0.72% 39.8 -3.4% 42 +0.96%
2017 41.4 - 41.2 - 41.6 -

The median age of the 14219 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 14219 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 9 582 -53.05% 592 -5.17% 312 551
10 to 19 564 -9.15% 837 -39.98% 501 545
20 to 29 830 -0.3% 805 -5.81% 815 734
30 to 39 788 -13.68% 738 -22.09% 669 581
40 to 49 700 -21.99% 647 -13.15% 540 563
50 to 59 1,009 -25.62% 998 +13.91% 761 1,140
60 to 69 648 +38.87% 713 +29.81% 930 921
70+ 514 +17.7% 788 +7.43% 601 845

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 14219 zip code is $66,763.00.

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 14219.

  • Under 25
    $62,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,445.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,147.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,474.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 14219 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 14219, 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 14219 is currently $74,944.00.

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.

2.23% of households in 14219 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 14219 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 14219 is $35,994.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 14219 by the total population of 14219.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 14219 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 14219 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
    6.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 14219 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 14219 zip over the age of 16 is 9,530.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% 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 14219 is 60.00%.

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 14219 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 430 52.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 528 87.30% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 1,021 91.10% 8.30%
30 to 34 years 628 89.50% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 1,145 95.20% 8.90%
45 to 54 years 1,426 80.60% 7.00%
55 to 59 years 1,055 79.10% 28.20%
60 to 64 years 1,098 64.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,312 18.90% 1.20%
75 years and over 887 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 14219. 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 9,020 66.00% 8.30%
Black or African American 40 92.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 157 51.60% 40.70%
Two or more races 288 66.70% 5.20%
Hispanic or Latino 386 65.50% 14.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,812 65.70% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 14219 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 14219 is 5,716, with median earnings of $42,396.00.

Women in 14219 are earning approximately 75.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,716 $42,396.00
Male 2,869 $50,108.00
Female 2,847 $37,941.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 14219 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 418 $52,500.00
Business and Financial 269 $55,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 88 $65,694.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $81,429.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $70,250.00
Community and Social Service 137 $39,345.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 162 $37,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 419 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 192 $28,424.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $65,729.00
Law Enforcement 38 $60,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 323 $13,614.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 199 $30,208.00
Personal Care and Service 160 $25,417.00
Sales 573 $34,241.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,097 $47,176.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 286 $51,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 270 $43,000.00
Production 351 $55,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 300 $34,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 14219 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 14219.

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 219 $42,986.00 199 $75,809.00
Business and Financial 71 $50,592.00 198 $58,021.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $66,458.00 43 $56,518.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $81,429.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 129 $38,869.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 154 $34,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $110,761.00 351 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 169 $27,799.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $80,333.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $13,021.00 201 $14,261.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $38,125.00 79 $10,125.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 154 $21,500.00
Sales 310 $35,577.00 263 $30,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 402 $62,604.00 695 $42,646.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 272 $51,648.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $46,016.00 53 $25,313.00
Production 304 $60,667.00 47 $35,982.00
Transportation and Material Moving 262 $33,750.00 38 $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 5,258 households in 14219, 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 3,208 families living in the 14219 zip code with an average family size of 2.61 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 14219:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,141 278 789 2,050
Average Household Size 2.71 2.61 2.58 1.19
Total Families 2,141 278 789 0
Average Household Size 2.7 2.36 2.45 0

Poverty

Of the 3,208 families living in 14219, 11.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 14219:

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 5,554 housing units in 14219.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,258 94.67%
Vacant 296 5.33%

26.07% of the total 5,554 housing units in 14219 are rental units. This is approximately 1,448 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,723 are occupied by the owner - or 67.03% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 14219 is $802.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 14219 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
    87
  • Less than $500
    222
  • $500 to $999
    927
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    253
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $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 14219 is $145,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 14219 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    129
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    586
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,269
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,221
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    419
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    94
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 14219. The chart below shows the number of properties in 14219 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,111
  • 1940 to 1949
    527
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,159
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,023
  • 1970 to 1979
    664
  • 1980 to 1989
    372
  • 1990 to 1999
    235
  • 2000 to 2009
    200
  • 2010 to 2013
    263
  • 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 14219 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    255
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,103
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,953
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    947

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 14219 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 14219 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 14219.

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
    144
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    697
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    792
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    919
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,010
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    408
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    633
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    157
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    96
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    213
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    156
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 14219 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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