75956 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 75956, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

75956 is a zip code in Jasper County and Newton County, Texas, which covers Buna CCD, Jasper CCD, Kirbyville CCD, and Call, with a total population of 8,275 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 75956 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 75956.

The estimated population of people living in 75956 is 8,275, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 75956 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,275
 -13.76% -3.02%
2020
9,595
+7.36%
-
2019
8,937
+5.02%
-
2018
8,510
 -0.27% -
2017
8,533
 - -

Population of 75956 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 75956 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
77.4%
82.9%
 -6.63%
Black/African American
10.6%
7.4%
 +43.24%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.4%
7.4%
 -13.51%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
1.2%
 +300.00%
Other
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 75956 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 75956 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 75956 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 75956 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 +3.86% 43.5 +6.1% 42.6 +2.4%
2020 41.5 +4.27% 41 +2.24% 41.6 +4.79%
2019 39.8 -12.53% 40.1 -7.82% 39.7 -17.81%
2018 45.5 -0.22% 43.5 -2.9% 48.3 +4.09%
2017 45.6 - 44.8 - 46.4 -

The median age of the 75956 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 75956 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 9 605 -2.89% 621 -18.52% 563 491
10 to 19 631 4.86% 525 +29.22% 605 645
20 to 29 237 +61.57% 344 +32.39% 372 406
30 to 39 311 +18.61% 485 -18.46% 321 360
40 to 49 591 +2.45% 499 +18.73% 594 520
50 to 59 861 -82.63% 874 -29.15% 323 637
60 to 69 475 +32.38% 379 +73.38% 631 653
70+ 418 +60.57% 677 -29.64% 673 481

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 75956 zip code is $42,904.00.

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 75956.

  • Under 25
    $57,970.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,471.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 75956 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 75956, 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 75956 is currently $54,491.00.

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.

1.45% of households in 75956 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 75956 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 75956 is $21,435.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 75956 by the total population of 75956.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 75956 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 75956 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
    8.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    5.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 75956 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 75956 zip over the age of 16 is 6,506.

Of those people, a total of 52.50% 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 75956 is 44.50%.

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 75956 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 535 40.20% 44.70%
20 to 24 years 456 68.20% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 322 92.20% 14.10%
30 to 34 years 239 75.30% 19.40%
35 to 44 years 1,086 75.60% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 865 64.20% 17.30%
55 to 59 years 565 74.30% 33.10%
60 to 64 years 555 53.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,402 21.30% 7.00%
75 years and over 481 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 75956. 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 5,279 53.80% 15.40%
Black or African American 642 48.30% 19.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 41 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 158 67.10% 26.40%
Two or more races 386 41.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 411 65.20% 10.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,133 54.10% 15.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 75956 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 75956 is 2,893, with median earnings of $26,628.00.

Women in 75956 are earning approximately 44.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,893 $26,628.00
Male 1,493 $41,542.00
Female 1,400 $18,492.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 75956 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 264 $49,375.00
Business and Financial 61 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $34,464.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $40,724.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 138 $15,400.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 112 $63,750.00
Healthcare Support 185 $16,369.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $4,119.00
Law Enforcement 122 $51,303.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $16,484.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $0.00
Sales 235 $17,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 365 $27,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 119 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $41,153.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $105,594.00
Production 247 $39,732.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $8,269.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 75956 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 75956.

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 188 $50,372.00 76 $48,828.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 61 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $0.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $0.00 96 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 112 $63,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 185 $16,369.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 106 $51,585.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $0.00 53 $9,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $17,266.00 34 $13,913.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 62 $0.00
Sales 112 $21,750.00 123 $15,423.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $85,000.00 317 $21,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 119 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $41,153.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $105,594.00 0 $0.00
Production 205 $51,354.00 42 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $8,269.00 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 3,167 households in 75956, with an average household size of 2.59 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 2,193 families living in the 75956 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 75956:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,523 292 378 974
Average Household Size 2.94 3.57 4.25 1.11
Total Families 1,523 292 378 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.82 4.05 0

Poverty

Of the 2,193 families living in 75956, 25.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 75956:

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 3,668 housing units in 75956.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,167 86.34%
Vacant 501 13.66%

14.31% of the total 3,668 housing units in 75956 are rental units. This is approximately 525 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,514 are occupied by the owner - or 68.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 75956 is $718.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 75956 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
    128
  • Less than $500
    131
  • $500 to $999
    302
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    92
  • $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 75956 is $123,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 75956 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    355
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    562
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    449
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    547
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    443
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    112
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 75956. The chart below shows the number of properties in 75956 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    109
  • 1940 to 1949
    87
  • 1950 to 1959
    217
  • 1960 to 1969
    211
  • 1970 to 1979
    708
  • 1980 to 1989
    675
  • 1990 to 1999
    864
  • 2000 to 2009
    552
  • 2010 to 2013
    245
  • 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 75956 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    172
  • 1 vehicle available
    999
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,356
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    640

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 75956 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 75956 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 75956.

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
    169
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    477
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    366
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    144
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    314
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    43
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    54
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    186
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    502
  • 90 or more minutes
    104

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 75956 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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