75473 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75473, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75473 is a zip code in Lamar County, Texas, which covers Blossom CCD and Powderly, with a total population of 3,773 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 75473 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75473.

The estimated population of people living in 75473 is 3,773, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75473 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,773
+9.58%
-2.73%
2020
3,443
 -6.64% -
2019
3,688
+0.44%
-
2018
3,672
 -5.34% -
2017
3,879
 - -

Population of 75473 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75473 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
84.2%
81.7%
 +3.06%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
7.9%
13.3%
 -40.60%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.4%
4%
 +85.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75473 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 75473 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75473 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75473 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 +3.35% 49.6 +5.98% 49 +1.66%
2020 47.7 +11.19% 46.8 +9.6% 48.2 +6.87%
2019 42.9 +0.23% 42.7 -1.16% 45.1 +6.87%
2018 42.8 -0.23% 43.2 +2.37% 42.2 -4.74%
2017 42.9 - 42.2 - 44.3 -

The median age of the 75473 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 75473 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 9 212 -60.38% 248 -11.83% 86 200
10 to 19 206 +50.49% 248 +10.66% 269 250
20 to 29 277 -28.03% 182 -0.72% 184 165
30 to 39 231 15.63% 197 -2.33% 208 178
40 to 49 179 1.56% 199 +43.98% 171 281
50 to 59 371 -36.42% 321 -19.04% 227 257
60 to 69 170 +89.91% 323 5.16% 370 315
70+ 321 -14.07% 194 +60.36% 277 335

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75473 zip code is $75,045.00.

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 75473.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,423.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,167.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75473 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 75473, 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 75473 is currently $89,411.00.

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.

4.40% of households in 75473 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 75473 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75473 is $35,166.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75473 by the total population of 75473.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75473 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75473 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
    4.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75473 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75473 zip over the age of 16 is 3,113.

Of those people, a total of 57.10% 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 75473 is 54.30%.

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 75473 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 34.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 58 81.00% 23.40%
25 to 29 years 291 62.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 205 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 283 83.00% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 641 80.30% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 193 60.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 451 54.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 440 34.80% 32.00%
75 years and over 406 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75473. 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 2,902 55.90% 5.40%
Black or African American 14 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 189 71.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 228 86.00% 10.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,745 54.50% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75473 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 75473 is 1,690, with median earnings of $45,118.00.

Women in 75473 are earning approximately 90.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,690 $45,118.00
Male 783 $47,083.00
Female 907 $42,639.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75473 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 112 $170,329.00
Business and Financial 113 $60,809.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $81,389.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $0.00
Legal 35 $0.00
Educational and Library 129 $23,427.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 256 $60,949.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $25,897.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 178 $30,339.00
Office and Administrative Support 102 $55,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 51 $65,444.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $17,461.00
Production 243 $45,716.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $38,864.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75473 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 75473.

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 88 $171,118.00 24 $0.00
Business and Financial 68 $0.00 45 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $0.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $81,389.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 39 $0.00
Legal 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 112 $24,113.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $0.00 230 $60,538.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $0.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Sales 95 $31,372.00 83 $12,198.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 102 $55,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 51 $65,444.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $0.00 32 $0.00
Production 130 $39,259.00 113 $46,391.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $38,864.00 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 1,410 households in 75473, with an average household size of 2.68 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 1,117 families living in the 75473 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 75473:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 836 120 161 293
Average Household Size 2.71 5.26 2.93 1.38
Total Families 836 120 161 0
Average Household Size 2.71 4.38 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 1,117 families living in 75473, 1.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75473:

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 1,516 housing units in 75473.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,410 93.01%
Vacant 106 6.99%

1.91% of the total 1,516 housing units in 75473 are rental units. This is approximately 29 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,324 are occupied by the owner - or 87.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75473 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75473 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
    57
  • Less than $500
    20
  • $500 to $999
    9
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 75473 is $143,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75473 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    235
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    340
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    101
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    129
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    171
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    204
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    135
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75473. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75473 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    122
  • 1950 to 1959
    14
  • 1960 to 1969
    147
  • 1970 to 1979
    168
  • 1980 to 1989
    209
  • 1990 to 1999
    286
  • 2000 to 2009
    413
  • 2010 to 2013
    157
  • 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 75473 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    325
  • 2 vehicles available
    561
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    503

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75473 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75473 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75473.

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
    39
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    129
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    491
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    450
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    170
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    23
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    123
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    39
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 75473 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 75473

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 75473 compare to other zip codes in Texas, check out the list of all Texas zip codes below: