75103 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75103, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75103 is a zip code in Van Zandt County, Texas, which covers Ben Wheeler-Edom CCD, Canton CCD, Cedar Creek Lake CCD, Edgewood CCD, Grand Saline CCD, Van CCD, and Wills Point, with a total population of 15,900 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 75103 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75103.

The estimated population of people living in 75103 is 15,900, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75103 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,900
+3.53%
+13.84%
2020
15,358
+5.7%
-
2019
14,530
+0.5%
-
2018
14,458
+3.52%
-
2017
13,967
 - -

Population of 75103 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75103 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
86.3%
86.5%
 -0.23%
Black/African American
1.6%
2.8%
 -42.86%
Native
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hispanic
9.1%
5.3%
 +71.70%
Asian
1.1%
1.6%
 -31.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.7%
 -48.15%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75103 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 75103 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75103 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75103 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 +0.88% 44.3 -3.06% 47.1 +4.9%
2020 45.3 +2.26% 45.7 +5.79% 44.9 -0.66%
2019 44.3 +3.26% 43.2 +3.35% 45.2 +3.91%
2018 42.9 -1.61% 41.8 -3.24% 43.5 -0.68%
2017 43.6 - 43.2 - 43.8 -

The median age of the 75103 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 75103 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 9 717 +32.46% 786 -14.1% 979 629
10 to 19 1,030 -17.39% 929 +4.97% 822 954
20 to 29 671 +16.63% 727 -12.37% 774 591
30 to 39 696 +41.44% 765 +22.43% 1,025 916
40 to 49 1,022 2.81% 1,078 +16.9% 1,020 1,254
50 to 59 865 +12.44% 732 +10.6% 965 791
60 to 69 1,022 +15.22% 1,083 +18.29% 1,178 1,293
70+ 891 +39.56% 953 +43.26% 1,280 1,429

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75103 zip code is $65,517.00.

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 75103.

  • Under 25
    $59,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,653.00
  • 45 to 64
    $89,254.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,160.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75103 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 75103, 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 75103 is currently $84,007.00.

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.

4.90% of households in 75103 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 75103 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75103 is $33,364.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75103 by the total population of 75103.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75103 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75103 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
    8.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75103 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75103 zip over the age of 16 is 13,118.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% 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 75103 is 50.70%.

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 75103 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 602 25.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 650 57.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 715 82.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 886 76.70% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 2,102 78.60% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,110 72.50% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 873 65.80% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,426 48.20% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 1,792 28.00% 3.00%
75 years and over 1,962 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75103. 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 12,347 51.40% 2.40%
Black or African American 257 44.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 70.50% 0.00%
Asian 135 83.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 287 61.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 964 55.50% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,501 51.50% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75103 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 75103 is 6,656, with median earnings of $43,750.00.

Women in 75103 are earning approximately 74.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,656 $43,750.00
Male 3,595 $51,199.00
Female 3,061 $38,132.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75103 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 860 $64,740.00
Business and Financial 434 $65,674.00
Computer and Mathematical 144 $105,132.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $60,192.00
Legal 46 $220,200.00
Educational and Library 379 $55,657.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 141 $21,397.00
Healthcare Practitioners 447 $53,485.00
Healthcare Support 202 $43,780.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 180 $33,370.00
Law Enforcement 72 $107,568.00
Food Preparation and Serving 314 $25,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 115 $25,417.00
Personal Care and Service 141 $19,922.00
Sales 601 $37,986.00
Office and Administrative Support 752 $34,033.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 126 $14,923.00
Construction and Extraction 444 $39,784.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 454 $56,304.00
Production 282 $57,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 185 $45,607.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75103 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 75103.

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 610 $69,679.00 250 $42,079.00
Business and Financial 122 $78,750.00 312 $52,273.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $106,151.00 63 $67,578.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 36 $36,250.00
Legal 25 $0.00 21 $25,893.00
Educational and Library 145 $57,170.00 234 $48,913.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 134 $21,912.00
Healthcare Practitioners 58 $95,577.00 389 $52,871.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 187 $44,003.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $33,967.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $26,591.00 130 $17,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $25,417.00 42 $27,500.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 128 $23,750.00
Sales 331 $43,787.00 270 $17,391.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $35,917.00 691 $33,768.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 126 $14,923.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 441 $39,817.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 410 $56,354.00 44 $0.00
Production 244 $75,702.00 38 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 185 $45,607.00 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 6,220 households in 75103, with an average household size of 2.5 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 4,540 families living in the 75103 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 75103:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,814 170 556 1,680
Average Household Size 2.95 3.06 3.15 1.22
Total Families 3,814 170 556 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.5 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 4,540 families living in 75103, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75103:

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 7,078 housing units in 75103.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,220 87.88%
Vacant 858 12.12%

14.03% of the total 7,078 housing units in 75103 are rental units. This is approximately 993 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,158 are occupied by the owner - or 72.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75103 is $1,029.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75103 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
    69
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    428
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    408
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    96
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    9

Property Value

The median value of a property in 75103 is $176,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75103 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    374
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    787
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    738
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,032
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,165
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    850
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    205
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75103. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75103 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    146
  • 1940 to 1949
    61
  • 1950 to 1959
    324
  • 1960 to 1969
    884
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,141
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,200
  • 1990 to 1999
    925
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,456
  • 2010 to 2013
    925
  • 2014 or later
    16

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 75103 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    140
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,915
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,203
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,962

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75103 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75103 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75103.

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
    334
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    915
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    340
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    451
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    584
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    141
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    799
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    176
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    249
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    566
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,143
  • 90 or more minutes
    468

Summary

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