75486 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75486, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75486 is a zip code in Lamar County, Texas, which covers Sumner, with a total population of 2,442 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 75486 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75486.

The estimated population of people living in 75486 is 2,442, with a median age of 47.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75486 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,442
+5.67%
-4.31%
2020
2,311
+0.87%
-
2019
2,291
+9.15%
-
2018
2,099
 -17.75% -
2017
2,552
 - -

Population of 75486 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75486 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
92.2%
88%
 +4.77%
Black/African American
0.4%
2%
 -80.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
8.9%
 -64.04%
Asian
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
0.7%
 +400.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75486 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 75486 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75486 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75486 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.4 +11.01% 41 +0.74% 47.9 +1.7%
2020 42.7 -3.61% 40.7 +0.99% 47.1 -4.66%
2019 44.3 +0.23% 40.3 +2.54% 49.4 +4.66%
2018 44.2 +19.46% 39.3 +20.92% 47.2 +17.41%
2017 37 - 32.5 - 40.2 -

The median age of the 75486 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 75486 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 9 300 -61.05% 128 +80.02% 134 219
10 to 19 230 -39.56% 182 -60.82% 141 74
20 to 29 139 +81.09% 127 -50.59% 273 73
30 to 39 131 -49.62% 134 -15.94% 76 85
40 to 49 167 -12.66% 166 17.95% 133 160
50 to 59 228 -7.9% 171 +71.72% 198 296
60 to 69 38 +227.03% 149 +18.36% 177 170
70+ 167 21.07% 95 -28.95% 166 67

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75486 zip code is $81,094.00.

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 75486.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $133,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,904.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75486 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 75486, 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 75486 is currently $103,079.00.

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.

5.22% of households in 75486 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 75486 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75486 is $40,016.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75486 by the total population of 75486.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75486 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75486 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
    4.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75486 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75486 zip over the age of 16 is 1,949.

Of those people, a total of 70.80% 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 75486 is 69.70%.

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 75486 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 75 76.00% 14.00%
20 to 24 years 201 100.00% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 145 79.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 124 81.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 143 83.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 335 88.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 346 91.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 178 66.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 318 16.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 84 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75486. 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 1,861 70.60% 1.60%
Black or African American 10 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 16 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 62 80.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 79 63.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,782 70.90% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75486 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 75486 is 1,358, with median earnings of $39,861.00.

Women in 75486 are earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,358 $39,861.00
Male 768 $49,792.00
Female 590 $34,716.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75486 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 208 $70,779.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 100 $52,895.00
Healthcare Support 61 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $13,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 24 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 201 $58,646.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $34,412.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $65,341.00
Production 217 $32,298.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $64,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75486 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 75486.

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 117 $71,496.00 91 $26,375.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 100 $52,895.00
Healthcare Support 47 $0.00 14 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $0.00 22 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 8 $0.00 16 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 201 $58,646.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $34,412.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $65,341.00 0 $0.00
Production 195 $41,094.00 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $0.00 40 $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 939 households in 75486, with an average household size of 2.6 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 695 families living in the 75486 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 75486:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 670 0 25 244
Average Household Size 3.07 0 3.52 1.21
Total Families 670 0 25 0
Average Household Size 3.07 0 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 695 families living in 75486, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75486:

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 1,015 housing units in 75486.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 939 92.51%
Vacant 76 7.49%

5.62% of the total 1,015 housing units in 75486 are rental units. This is approximately 57 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 860 are occupied by the owner - or 84.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75486 is $829.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75486 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
    22
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    49
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $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 75486 is $172,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75486 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    115
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    178
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    78
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    137
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    227
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    96
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75486. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75486 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    40
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    47
  • 1960 to 1969
    74
  • 1970 to 1979
    233
  • 1980 to 1989
    209
  • 1990 to 1999
    116
  • 2000 to 2009
    256
  • 2010 to 2013
    20
  • 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 75486 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    156
  • 2 vehicles available
    316
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    446

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75486 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75486 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75486.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    141
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    270
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    175
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    227
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    26
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    150
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    87
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    132
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 75486 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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