73078 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 73078, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

73078 is a zip code in Canadian County and Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, which covers East Canadian CCD, El Reno CCD, and Oklahoma City Northwest, with a total population of 11,649 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 73078 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 73078.

The estimated population of people living in 73078 is 11,649, with a median age of 35.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 73078 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,649
 -1.01% +15.67%
2020
11,768
+1.39%
-
2019
11,607
+8.29%
-
2018
10,718
+6.42%
-
2017
10,071
 - -

Population of 73078 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 73078 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
79.3%
82.4%
 -3.76%
Black/African American
2.6%
2.8%
 -7.14%
Native
1.8%
3.4%
 -47.06%
Hispanic
8%
8%
 0.00%
Asian
2.7%
0.3%
 +800.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.6%
3.1%
 +80.65%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 73078 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 73078 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 73078 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 73078 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 +1.45% 32.9 +1.86% 36.9 +0.82%
2020 34.5 +2.68% 32.3 -4.15% 36.6 +9.58%
2019 33.6 -2.89% 33.7 -2.32% 33.4 -4.02%
2018 34.6 +0.29% 34.5 -4.17% 34.8 +5.78%
2017 34.5 - 36 - 32.9 -

The median age of the 73078 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 73078 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 9 784 +34.13% 878 +10% 1,076 939
10 to 19 764 +16.76% 1,058 -5.5% 862 977
20 to 29 577 -35.32% 478 3.73% 390 475
30 to 39 569 +71.3% 687 +39.61% 1,056 1,000
40 to 49 783 -12.64% 707 0.72% 684 699
50 to 59 656 -2.62% 827 -18.33% 610 681
60 to 69 462 +18.4% 411 -7.77% 540 358
70+ 247 +65.84% 183 +227.24% 431 871

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 73078 zip code is $85,625.00.

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 73078.

  • Under 25
    $56,385.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,922.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,349.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,968.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 73078 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 73078, 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 73078 is currently $101,196.00.

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.

9.18% of households in 73078 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 73078 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 73078 is $37,646.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 73078 by the total population of 73078.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 73078 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 73078 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
    12.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 73078 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 73078 zip over the age of 16 is 8,505.

Of those people, a total of 71.00% 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 73078 is 69.50%.

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 73078 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 710 53.80% 7.30%
20 to 24 years 317 89.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 548 98.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,108 88.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,720 84.30% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 1,073 88.30% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 829 91.60% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 625 67.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,019 7.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 556 37.20% 2.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 73078. 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 7,099 69.60% 2.60%
Black or African American 301 98.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 133 73.70% 5.10%
Asian 152 65.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 207 95.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 613 66.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 596 71.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,912 69.50% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 73078 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 73078 is 5,908, with median earnings of $49,463.00.

Women in 73078 are earning approximately 53.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,908 $49,463.00
Male 2,960 $69,192.00
Female 2,948 $37,112.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 73078 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 718 $83,684.00
Business and Financial 333 $101,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 481 $73,277.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $80,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 218 $27,073.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 422 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 506 $70,158.00
Healthcare Support 77 $19,104.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $93,669.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 216 $5,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $13,385.00
Personal Care and Service 157 $10,450.00
Sales 533 $51,042.00
Office and Administrative Support 916 $36,268.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 239 $28,514.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 186 $37,438.00
Production 211 $70,548.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $28,897.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 73078 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 73078.

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 570 $91,071.00 148 $40,800.00
Business and Financial 51 $63,365.00 282 $106,613.00
Computer and Mathematical 379 $73,595.00 102 $53,564.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $80,938.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 137 $36,948.00 81 $25,030.00
Legal 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $50,647.00 337 $44,353.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $84,625.00 467 $60,990.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 77 $19,104.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $94,073.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $0.00 153 $5,672.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 127 $2,499.00 59 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 147 $7,438.00
Sales 297 $71,563.00 236 $36,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 272 $64,207.00 644 $35,331.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 190 $29,670.00 49 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 159 $62,730.00 27 $0.00
Production 195 $70,772.00 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $29,559.00 9 $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 4,184 households in 73078, with an average household size of 2.78 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 3,410 families living in the 73078 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 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 73078:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,915 18 477 774
Average Household Size 3.28 3 2.49 1.04
Total Families 2,915 18 477 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.06 2.44 0

Poverty

Of the 3,410 families living in 73078, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 73078:

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 4,310 housing units in 73078.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,184 97.08%
Vacant 126 2.92%

5.52% of the total 4,310 housing units in 73078 are rental units. This is approximately 238 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,946 are occupied by the owner - or 91.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 73078 is $1,557.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 73078 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
    53
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    122
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 73078 is $231,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 73078 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    61
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    48
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    550
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    855
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,022
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,172
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    163
  • $1,000,000 or more
    75

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 73078. The chart below shows the number of properties in 73078 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    32
  • 1960 to 1969
    240
  • 1970 to 1979
    457
  • 1980 to 1989
    497
  • 1990 to 1999
    647
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,000
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,420
  • 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 73078 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    58
  • 1 vehicle available
    787
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,946
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,393

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 73078 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 73078 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 73078.

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
    43
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    282
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    127
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    614
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    640
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    593
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,823
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    279
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    172
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    354
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    198
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 73078 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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