75766 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75766, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75766 is a zip code in Cherokee County, Texas, which covers Jacksonville CCD, Mount Selman CCD, New Summerfield CCD, and Rusk, with a total population of 25,577 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 75766 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75766.

The estimated population of people living in 75766 is 25,577, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75766 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,577
 -5.25% -4.10%
2020
26,995
+0.26%
-
2019
26,925
 -0.31% -
2018
27,008
+1.26%
-
2017
26,671
 - -

Population of 75766 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75766 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
50.5%
50.9%
 -0.79%
Black/African American
13.3%
14.5%
 -8.28%
Native
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hispanic
33.4%
32.1%
 +4.05%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.5%
 +26.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75766 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 75766 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75766 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75766 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 -2.95% 34.7 -0.29% 38 -2.06%
2020 37.3 +1.08% 34.8 -0.85% 38.8 +1.04%
2019 36.9 -1.6% 35.1 -0.57% 38.4 -1.54%
2018 37.5 -0.27% 35.3 -0.84% 39 -0.26%
2017 37.6 - 35.6 - 39.1 -

The median age of the 75766 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 75766 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 2,107 +2.26% 1,781 +8.98% 2,122 1,920
10 to 19 1,949 +3.44% 1,895 -12.78% 2,002 1,630
20 to 29 1,854 -12.65% 1,791 +5.86% 1,618 1,866
30 to 39 1,275 0.9% 1,407 +5.46% 1,268 1,445
40 to 49 1,300 -5.35% 1,444 -14.2% 1,224 1,216
50 to 59 1,604 -3.41% 1,686 -9.71% 1,516 1,498
60 to 69 1,782 -1.72% 1,731 -1.84% 1,746 1,696
70+ 1,412 -17.12% 1,653 0.87% 1,184 1,626

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75766 zip code is $47,752.00.

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 75766.

  • Under 25
    $33,885.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,572.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,184.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,369.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75766 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 75766, 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 75766 is currently $62,961.00.

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.

1.89% of households in 75766 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 75766 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75766 is $23,556.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75766 by the total population of 75766.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75766 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75766 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
    10.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75766 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75766 zip over the age of 16 is 19,160.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% 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 75766 is 56.00%.

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 75766 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,257 43.40% 23.50%
20 to 24 years 1,874 70.90% 13.80%
25 to 29 years 1,610 67.30% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 1,322 84.30% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 2,664 81.60% 10.00%
45 to 54 years 2,583 80.00% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 1,598 78.70% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 1,850 58.90% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 2,477 30.70% 11.40%
75 years and over 1,925 7.90% 3.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75766. 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 13,694 58.70% 6.80%
Black or African American 2,606 64.50% 8.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 511 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 99 69.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 0.00% 0.00%
Other 866 73.70% 10.50%
Two or more races 1,366 55.50% 11.10%
Hispanic or Latino 5,242 68.80% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,777 55.50% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75766 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 75766 is 10,723, with median earnings of $31,106.00.

Women in 75766 are earning approximately 58.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,723 $31,106.00
Male 5,798 $41,687.00
Female 4,925 $24,397.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75766 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 951 $47,056.00
Business and Financial 107 $48,320.00
Computer and Mathematical 184 $55,987.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $57,135.00
Community and Social Service 67 $41,319.00
Legal 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 1,002 $21,984.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 65 $11,654.00
Healthcare Practitioners 693 $41,264.00
Healthcare Support 334 $11,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 198 $37,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 560 $13,171.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 428 $17,206.00
Personal Care and Service 150 $14,213.00
Sales 772 $27,106.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,128 $26,327.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 166 $6,769.00
Construction and Extraction 904 $43,325.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 565 $49,145.00
Production 1,099 $27,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 606 $43,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75766 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 75766.

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 740 $51,483.00 211 $29,583.00
Business and Financial 23 $0.00 84 $48,203.00
Computer and Mathematical 115 $61,250.00 69 $48,142.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $57,240.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $40,764.00 42 $50,357.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 211 $64,676.00 791 $20,632.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $34,028.00 34 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 143 $39,977.00 550 $41,278.00
Healthcare Support 43 $21,250.00 291 $11,479.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 165 $22,188.00 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 229 $15,208.00 331 $13,140.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $19,000.00 242 $16,800.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $13,750.00 126 $14,231.00
Sales 205 $27,275.00 567 $27,018.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $46,121.00 952 $25,528.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 118 $7,115.00 48 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 886 $43,557.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 560 $49,474.00 5 $0.00
Production 764 $23,359.00 335 $28,801.00
Transportation and Material Moving 587 $50,190.00 19 $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 9,562 households in 75766, with an average household size of 2.61 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 7,349 families living in the 75766 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 75766:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,084 630 1,635 2,213
Average Household Size 3.19 2.88 2.78 1.05
Total Families 5,084 630 1,635 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.38 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 7,349 families living in 75766, 14.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75766:

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 10,814 housing units in 75766.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,562 88.42%
Vacant 1,252 11.58%

19.12% of the total 10,814 housing units in 75766 are rental units. This is approximately 2,068 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,702 are occupied by the owner - or 61.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75766 is $776.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75766 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
    792
  • Less than $500
    336
  • $500 to $999
    1,325
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    321
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    86
  • $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 75766 is $115,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75766 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,467
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,595
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    920
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,207
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    810
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    489
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    158
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75766. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75766 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    650
  • 1940 to 1949
    886
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,104
  • 1960 to 1969
    945
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,749
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,182
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,207
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,384
  • 2010 to 2013
    707
  • 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 75766 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    680
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,941
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,390
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,551

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75766 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75766 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75766.

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
    321
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,998
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,819
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,803
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    627
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    351
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    530
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    270
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    367
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    963
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    356
  • 90 or more minutes
    418

Summary

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