75835 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75835, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75835 is a zip code in Houston County, Texas, which covers Crockett CCD, Grapeland CCD, Kennard-Ratcliff CCD, Lovelady CCD, and Porter Springs, with a total population of 11,597 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 75835 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75835.

The estimated population of people living in 75835 is 11,597, with a median age of 46.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75835 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,597
+1.51%
+6.16%
2020
11,425
+3.06%
-
2019
11,086
 -0.17% -
2018
11,105
+1.66%
-
2017
10,924
 - -

Population of 75835 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75835 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
57.7%
52.4%
 +10.11%
Black/African American
26.9%
31.3%
 -14.06%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.3%
13.1%
 -6.11%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
2.6%
 -7.69%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75835 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 75835 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75835 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75835 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.3 +6.19% 46.7 +11.72% 46.1 +0.22%
2020 43.6 +5.31% 41.8 +3.21% 46 +6.48%
2019 41.4 +1.22% 40.5 -0.25% 43.2 +4.6%
2018 40.9 -3.31% 40.6 -0.98% 41.3 -5.92%
2017 42.3 - 41 - 43.9 -

The median age of the 75835 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 75835 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 9 790 -12.84% 677 +34.38% 681 935
10 to 19 657 0.23% 587 +7.46% 650 612
20 to 29 736 -19.38% 830 -36.11% 598 557
30 to 39 363 +37.92% 592 +13.99% 494 676
40 to 49 583 +4.59% 649 -11.1% 610 570
50 to 59 723 -0.2% 822 +13.21% 707 921
60 to 69 547 +33.69% 613 +5.2% 751 641
70+ 798 +25.32% 957 +22.86% 1,017 1,177

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75835 zip code is $42,919.00.

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 75835.

  • Under 25
    $28,993.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,477.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,761.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75835 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 75835, 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 75835 is currently $65,928.00.

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.

5.92% of households in 75835 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 75835 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75835 is $26,378.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75835 by the total population of 75835.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75835 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75835 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
    5.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75835 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75835 zip over the age of 16 is 9,343.

Of those people, a total of 46.30% 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 75835 is 43.70%.

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 75835 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 624 8.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 686 70.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 469 62.50% 12.30%
30 to 34 years 525 83.80% 10.90%
35 to 44 years 1,123 65.60% 12.10%
45 to 54 years 1,460 69.70% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 870 65.90% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 692 42.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,388 25.00% 1.40%
75 years and over 1,506 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75835. 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 6,255 44.00% 6.90%
Black or African American 2,417 50.60% 3.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 62 72.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 297 47.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 290 54.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 847 52.80% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,806 43.20% 7.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75835 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 75835 is 4,085, with median earnings of $28,656.00.

Women in 75835 are earning approximately 75.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,085 $28,656.00
Male 1,964 $33,500.00
Female 2,121 $25,388.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75835 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 298 $37,969.00
Business and Financial 109 $51,509.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $115,682.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 105 $17,152.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 303 $39,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 422 $70,833.00
Healthcare Support 197 $21,050.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $19,125.00
Law Enforcement 169 $27,411.00
Food Preparation and Serving 237 $10,546.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 188 $6,818.00
Personal Care and Service 61 $21,012.00
Sales 304 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 422 $27,164.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 105 $6,902.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $36,290.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $44,022.00
Production 219 $27,364.00
Transportation and Material Moving 274 $63,462.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75835 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 75835.

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 163 $43,147.00 135 $34,250.00
Business and Financial 49 $64,688.00 60 $50,603.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 102 $115,773.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $16,860.00 44 $18,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 94 $39,609.00 209 $39,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 106 $96,429.00 316 $63,947.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 180 $20,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 72 $35,294.00 97 $25,268.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $0.00 190 $11,373.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $5,313.00 150 $6,993.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 61 $21,012.00
Sales 83 $29,145.00 221 $18,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $29,643.00 328 $26,940.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 98 $6,976.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 162 $36,468.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $44,022.00 0 $0.00
Production 171 $26,495.00 48 $29,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 250 $100,714.00 24 $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 4,411 households in 75835, with an average household size of 2.54 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 2,772 families living in the 75835 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 75835:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,918 247 607 1,639
Average Household Size 3.03 3.67 4.27 1.16
Total Families 1,918 247 607 0
Average Household Size 3 3.18 3.94 0

Poverty

Of the 2,772 families living in 75835, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75835:

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 6,099 housing units in 75835.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,411 72.32%
Vacant 1,688 27.68%

21.15% of the total 6,099 housing units in 75835 are rental units. This is approximately 1,290 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,935 are occupied by the owner - or 48.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75835 is $723.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75835 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
    186
  • Less than $500
    410
  • $500 to $999
    670
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    159
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    13
  • $3,000 or more
    38

Property Value

The median value of a property in 75835 is $129,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75835 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    441
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    739
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    429
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    319
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    525
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    329
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    120
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75835. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75835 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    551
  • 1940 to 1949
    239
  • 1950 to 1959
    482
  • 1960 to 1969
    600
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,409
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,172
  • 1990 to 1999
    639
  • 2000 to 2009
    793
  • 2010 to 2013
    199
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 75835 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    480
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,676
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,526
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    729

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75835 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75835 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75835.

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
    76
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    648
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,309
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    404
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    150
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    26
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    161
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    175
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    467
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    220
  • 90 or more minutes
    228

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 75835 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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