75662 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75662, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75662 is a zip code in Gregg County, Rusk County, and Smith County, Texas, which covers Kilgore CCD, Lakeport CCD, Liberty City CCD, Overton CCD, and Tyler East, with a total population of 25,153 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 75662 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75662.

The estimated population of people living in 75662 is 25,153, with a median age of 37.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75662 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,153
 -4.43% -3.29%
2020
26,318
+5.37%
-
2019
24,976
 -2.82% -
2018
25,702
 -1.18% -
2017
26,009
 - -

Population of 75662 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75662 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
62.1%
64.5%
 -3.72%
Black/African American
11.1%
12.3%
 -9.76%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
21.2%
18.7%
 +13.37%
Asian
0.5%
2.4%
 -79.17%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
2%
 +150.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75662 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 75662 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75662 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75662 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.4 +2.19% 36.2 +0.56% 39.1 +2.09%
2020 36.6 +2.23% 36 +10.09% 38.3 +1.32%
2019 35.8 +0.28% 32.7 -0.3% 37.8 +1.07%
2018 35.7 +1.71% 32.8 -2.96% 37.4 +4.76%
2017 35.1 - 33.8 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 75662 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 75662 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 2,363 -20.1% 1,518 +30.51% 1,878 1,992
10 to 19 1,759 +28.69% 1,578 -6.01% 2,291 1,445
20 to 29 1,895 -23.73% 2,196 -35.69% 1,452 1,481
30 to 39 1,425 +11.5% 1,866 -21.56% 1,564 1,474
40 to 49 1,709 -13.63% 1,358 -5.34% 1,417 1,245
50 to 59 1,543 -9.42% 1,740 +4.79% 1,394 1,817
60 to 69 1,234 +13.07% 1,336 +12.46% 1,382 1,500
70+ 1,239 +3.83% 1,250 +23.07% 1,268 1,553

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75662 zip code is $62,407.00.

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 75662.

  • Under 25
    $77,586.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,698.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,605.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,237.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75662 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 75662, 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 75662 is currently $74,136.00.

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.

3.48% of households in 75662 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 75662 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75662 is $27,038.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75662 by the total population of 75662.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75662 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75662 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
    8.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75662 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75662 zip over the age of 16 is 18,912.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 75662 is 58.40%.

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 75662 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,365 34.00% 13.60%
20 to 24 years 1,271 73.60% 16.00%
25 to 29 years 1,662 73.50% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 1,151 81.50% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 3,296 82.20% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 2,840 74.40% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 1,624 85.10% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,643 62.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,149 32.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,911 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75662. 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 14,314 59.70% 4.60%
Black or African American 2,444 62.60% 6.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 115 66.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 100.00% 0.00%
Other 175 69.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,818 69.70% 1.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,908 66.60% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,721 59.50% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75662 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 75662 is 11,040, with median earnings of $35,991.00.

Women in 75662 are earning approximately 64.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,040 $35,991.00
Male 6,129 $42,041.00
Female 4,911 $27,222.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75662 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 853 $64,952.00
Business and Financial 394 $34,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 131 $83,268.00
Architecture and Engineering 309 $79,267.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 105 $41,352.00
Community and Social Service 153 $39,276.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 656 $46,080.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 181 $18,523.00
Healthcare Practitioners 536 $51,917.00
Healthcare Support 239 $10,060.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $25,365.00
Law Enforcement 50 $56,848.00
Food Preparation and Serving 496 $19,213.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 273 $22,055.00
Personal Care and Service 319 $22,584.00
Sales 1,153 $32,699.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,135 $34,276.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 829 $36,399.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 736 $35,539.00
Production 1,320 $38,976.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $49,808.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75662 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 75662.

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 533 $63,221.00 320 $66,667.00
Business and Financial 186 $47,632.00 208 $31,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 117 $83,018.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 265 $79,899.00 44 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 75 $0.00 30 $0.00
Community and Social Service 100 $53,016.00 53 $9,083.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $51,923.00 546 $42,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 149 $17,614.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $123,250.00 467 $51,269.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 219 $8,482.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $25,365.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 119 $25,375.00 377 $18,727.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 198 $26,007.00 75 $12,888.00
Personal Care and Service 88 $0.00 231 $19,209.00
Sales 501 $59,206.00 652 $21,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 213 $23,299.00 922 $34,762.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 810 $36,754.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 698 $34,975.00 38 $0.00
Production 1,014 $40,771.00 306 $24,802.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $49,808.00 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 8,510 households in 75662, with an average household size of 2.87 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 6,221 families living in the 75662 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 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 75662:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,853 291 1,077 2,289
Average Household Size 3.53 2.93 3.41 1.21
Total Families 4,853 291 1,077 0
Average Household Size 3.45 2.65 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 6,221 families living in 75662, 11.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75662:

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 9,702 housing units in 75662.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,510 87.71%
Vacant 1,192 12.29%

18.69% of the total 9,702 housing units in 75662 are rental units. This is approximately 1,813 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,563 are occupied by the owner - or 67.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75662 is $918.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75662 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
    134
  • Less than $500
    184
  • $500 to $999
    1,034
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    497
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    70
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    28
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 75662 is $130,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75662 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,044
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,325
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,412
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    976
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    896
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    680
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    169
  • $1,000,000 or more
    61

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75662. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75662 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    537
  • 1940 to 1949
    566
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,560
  • 1960 to 1969
    859
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,537
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,508
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,517
  • 2000 to 2009
    986
  • 2010 to 2013
    632
  • 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 75662 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    330
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,412
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,772
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,996

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75662 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75662 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75662.

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
    405
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,402
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,077
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,041
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,381
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    984
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    667
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    200
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    196
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    290
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    377
  • 90 or more minutes
    367

Summary

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