00953 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 00953, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

00953 is a zip code in Corozal Municipio, Toa Alta Municipio, and Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico, which covers Abras barrio, Contorno barrio, Galateo barrio, Mucarabones barrio, Ortíz barrio, Piñas barrio, Quebrada Arenas barrio, Quebrada Cruz barrio, Río Lajas barrio, Toa Alta barrio-pueblo, and Candelaria barrio, with a total population of 67,606 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 00953 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 00953.

The estimated population of people living in 00953 is 67,606, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 00953 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
67,606
 -4.78% -6.89%
2020
70,997
 -0.25% -
2019
71,174
 -1% -
2018
71,891
 -0.99% -
2017
72,608
 - -

Population of 00953 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 00953 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
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
98.8%
99.1%
 -0.30%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 00953 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 00953 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 00953 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 00953 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 +0.76% 38.7 +1.31% 40.2 +1.01%
2020 39.3 +2.34% 38.2 +1.87% 39.8 +1.02%
2019 38.4 +1.59% 37.5 +1.9% 39.4 +1.29%
2018 37.8 +1.89% 36.8 +2.22% 38.9 +1.57%
2017 37.1 - 36 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 00953 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 00953 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 3,736 -12.12% 3,733 -23.37% 3,301 2,917
10 to 19 6,004 -32.74% 5,667 -22.41% 4,255 4,496
20 to 29 5,099 -5% 5,034 +2.25% 4,847 5,136
30 to 39 4,549 -5.23% 5,232 -5.18% 4,313 4,962
40 to 49 5,260 -10.22% 5,644 -13.5% 4,738 4,914
50 to 59 4,506 +1.11% 4,930 +6.54% 4,526 5,252
60 to 69 3,416 -0.98% 4,340 -14.31% 3,373 3,740
70+ 2,485 +22.61% 2,973 +24% 3,095 3,741

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 00953 zip code is $28,459.00.

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 00953.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $33,740.00
  • 45 to 64
    $33,849.00
  • 65 and over
    $16,656.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 00953 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 00953, 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 00953 is currently $40,982.00.

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.

0.50% of households in 00953 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 00953 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    45.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 00953 is $15,148.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 00953 by the total population of 00953.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 00953 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 00953 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
    9.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 00953 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 00953 zip over the age of 16 is 56,504.

Of those people, a total of 50.60% 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 00953 is 45.20%.

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 00953 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,867 10.40% 48.00%
20 to 24 years 4,991 47.20% 31.80%
25 to 29 years 4,992 71.10% 16.60%
30 to 34 years 4,722 80.70% 6.20%
35 to 44 years 9,238 76.40% 5.70%
45 to 54 years 9,865 73.30% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 4,880 49.40% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 4,056 30.30% 8.20%
65 to 74 years 5,836 7.70% 7.10%
75 years and over 4,057 1.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 00953. 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 37,797 49.60% 8.10%
Black or African American 3,892 38.20% 18.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5,612 60.00% 9.10%
Two or more races 9,106 54.30% 16.80%
Hispanic or Latino 55,888 50.60% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 487 53.60% 24.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 00953 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 00953 is 25,548, with median earnings of $22,683.00.

Women in 00953 are earning approximately 94.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,548 $22,683.00
Male 12,411 $23,406.00
Female 13,137 $22,086.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 00953 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 2,156 $32,044.00
Business and Financial 1,528 $32,006.00
Computer and Mathematical 408 $36,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 246 $41,618.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $39,514.00
Community and Social Service 172 $19,245.00
Legal 96 $45,000.00
Educational and Library 1,615 $23,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 154 $26,944.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,007 $26,520.00
Healthcare Support 524 $22,996.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 579 $22,697.00
Law Enforcement 565 $35,221.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,119 $13,102.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,361 $14,707.00
Personal Care and Service 538 $16,934.00
Sales 3,470 $19,816.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,447 $22,401.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 181 $6,890.00
Construction and Extraction 634 $19,766.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,035 $17,818.00
Production 862 $22,431.00
Transportation and Material Moving 771 $21,270.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 00953 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 00953.

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 1,075 $35,815.00 1,081 $29,988.00
Business and Financial 617 $34,063.00 911 $31,404.00
Computer and Mathematical 298 $52,833.00 110 $35,737.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $42,390.00 49 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 72 $39,444.00
Community and Social Service 45 $0.00 127 $18,184.00
Legal 59 $7,305.00 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 399 $35,521.00 1,216 $21,962.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 60 $25,556.00 94 $27,931.00
Healthcare Practitioners 355 $23,776.00 1,652 $27,903.00
Healthcare Support 150 $23,553.00 374 $22,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 454 $23,447.00 125 $18,173.00
Law Enforcement 450 $29,375.00 115 $43,547.00
Food Preparation and Serving 561 $15,322.00 558 $7,843.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 975 $15,654.00 386 $8,859.00
Personal Care and Service 312 $17,382.00 226 $14,321.00
Sales 1,378 $27,591.00 2,092 $15,891.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,104 $24,164.00 3,343 $21,567.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $0.00 111 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 619 $19,570.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 994 $17,061.00 41 $0.00
Production 572 $20,871.00 290 $23,480.00
Transportation and Material Moving 771 $21,270.00 0 $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 21,990 households in 00953, with an average household size of 3.06 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 16,192 families living in the 00953 zip code with an average family size of 3.65 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 00953:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,411 1,626 5,155 5,798
Average Household Size 3.69 4.07 3.74 1.15
Total Families 9,411 1,626 5,155 0
Average Household Size 3.68 3.73 3.57 0

Poverty

Of the 16,192 families living in 00953, 30.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 00953:

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 26,175 housing units in 00953.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 21,990 84.01%
Vacant 4,185 15.99%

9.77% of the total 26,175 housing units in 00953 are rental units. This is approximately 2,557 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 17,748 are occupied by the owner - or 67.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 00953 is $694.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 00953 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
    1,685
  • Less than $500
    526
  • $500 to $999
    1,404
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    563
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    24
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    19
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 00953 is $131,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 00953 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    655
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    5,180
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5,201
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,329
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,854
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    529
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 00953. The chart below shows the number of properties in 00953 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    277
  • 1940 to 1949
    828
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,409
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,647
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,118
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,396
  • 1990 to 1999
    6,523
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,494
  • 2010 to 2013
    465
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 00953 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,535
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,653
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,482
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,320

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 00953 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 00953 that commute to work in a particular way.

40 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 00953.

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
    192
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    821
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    836
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,213
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,149
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,687
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,528
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    965
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2,263
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,861
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4,744
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,221

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 00953 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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