18976 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18976, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18976 is a zip code in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which covers Doylestown, Warrington, and Warwick, with a total population of 22,325 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 18976 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18976.

The estimated population of people living in 18976 is 22,325, with a median age of 46.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18976 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,325
+9.9%
+8.34%
2020
20,313
 -1.78% -
2019
20,681
+0.2%
-
2018
20,639
+0.16%
-
2017
20,606
 - -

Population of 18976 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18976 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
83.6%
84.4%
 -0.95%
Black/African American
1.1%
1.9%
 -42.11%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
6.9%
 -30.43%
Asian
8.3%
6.1%
 +36.07%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.4%
 +425.00%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18976 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 18976 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18976 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18976 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.1 +2.22% 45.4 +2.02% 47.3 +3.96%
2020 45.1 +0.67% 44.5 +1.14% 45.5 +0.44%
2019 44.8 +0.45% 44 -0.23% 45.3 +0.67%
2018 44.6 +1.36% 44.1 +0.46% 45 +2.04%
2017 44 - 43.9 - 44.1 -

The median age of the 18976 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 18976 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 1,087 +6.33% 1,250 -11.14% 1,121 1,111
10 to 19 1,229 +6.47% 1,650 +11.6% 1,283 1,828
20 to 29 1,112 -2.36% 1,025 -30.46% 1,053 732
30 to 39 896 +36.66% 1,073 +12.36% 1,228 1,200
40 to 49 1,483 +11.85% 1,557 -11.81% 1,631 1,351
50 to 59 1,457 +4.29% 1,542 +25.66% 1,504 1,965
60 to 69 1,204 +7.15% 1,541 -6.19% 1,291 1,446
70+ 1,040 +41.11% 1,460 +40.43% 1,469 2,112

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18976 zip code is $112,035.00.

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 18976.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $126,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $145,767.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,391.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18976 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 18976, 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 18976 is currently $145,146.00.

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.

22.47% of households in 18976 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 18976 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18976 is $53,648.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18976 by the total population of 18976.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18976 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18976 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
    22.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18976 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18976 zip over the age of 16 is 17,882.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% 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 18976 is 61.80%.

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 18976 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 900 40.80% 6.00%
20 to 24 years 826 80.80% 5.00%
25 to 29 years 959 86.20% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 1,353 84.50% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 2,365 91.20% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 3,529 86.60% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 1,632 81.90% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 1,628 68.60% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,282 30.10% 1.00%
75 years and over 2,408 7.40% 4.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18976. 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 15,635 63.70% 4.10%
Black or African American 217 80.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,272 73.30% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 195 64.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 552 61.60% 9.90%
Hispanic or Latino 789 60.20% 15.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,302 63.70% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18976 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 18976 is 11,054, with median earnings of $66,395.00.

Women in 18976 are earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,054 $66,395.00
Male 5,971 $77,602.00
Female 5,083 $54,477.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18976 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 1,562 $105,536.00
Business and Financial 717 $89,115.00
Computer and Mathematical 600 $115,405.00
Architecture and Engineering 310 $77,407.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 206 $96,042.00
Community and Social Service 207 $27,482.00
Legal 146 $127,174.00
Educational and Library 737 $61,867.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 225 $46,587.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,458 $82,902.00
Healthcare Support 88 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $110,579.00
Law Enforcement 116 $116,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 486 $9,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 155 $23,542.00
Personal Care and Service 126 $6,515.00
Sales 1,112 $49,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,341 $39,981.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 418 $61,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 274 $66,250.00
Production 310 $87,273.00
Transportation and Material Moving 293 $32,321.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18976 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 18976.

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 1,050 $121,071.00 512 $82,714.00
Business and Financial 364 $97,847.00 353 $85,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 386 $117,984.00 214 $111,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 275 $84,044.00 35 $62,019.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $89,063.00 134 $96,667.00
Community and Social Service 58 $67,813.00 149 $26,782.00
Legal 118 $250,001.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 201 $102,989.00 536 $60,547.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $52,917.00 162 $19,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 426 $114,125.00 1,032 $75,833.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 88 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 48 $0.00
Law Enforcement 114 $116,615.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 297 $13,886.00 189 $7,159.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $29,583.00 31 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $6,354.00 84 $6,944.00
Sales 677 $71,563.00 435 $21,198.00
Office and Administrative Support 396 $45,081.00 945 $34,511.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 413 $61,172.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $64,932.00 28 $0.00
Production 270 $120,096.00 40 $77,826.00
Transportation and Material Moving 271 $37,598.00 22 $19,231.00

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 8,178 households in 18976, with an average household size of 2.67 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 6,197 families living in the 18976 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 18976:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,451 294 452 1,981
Average Household Size 3.22 2.65 2.84 1.11
Total Families 5,451 294 452 0
Average Household Size 3.21 2.61 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 6,197 families living in 18976, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18976:

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 8,345 housing units in 18976.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,178 98.00%
Vacant 167 2.00%

18.18% of the total 8,345 housing units in 18976 are rental units. This is approximately 1,517 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,646 are occupied by the owner - or 79.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18976 is $1,459.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18976 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    57
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    757
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    582
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    121
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18976 is $421,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18976 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    179
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    31
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    131
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    880
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,728
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,606
  • $1,000,000 or more
    64

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18976. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18976 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    344
  • 1940 to 1949
    214
  • 1950 to 1959
    454
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,091
  • 1970 to 1979
    923
  • 1980 to 1989
    956
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,619
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,281
  • 2010 to 2013
    463
  • 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 18976 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    174
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,314
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,737
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,953

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18976 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18976 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18976.

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
    234
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    784
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    972
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,133
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,288
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    581
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,150
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    200
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    586
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,033
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,329
  • 90 or more minutes
    413

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18976 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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