76016 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76016, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76016 is a zip code in Tarrant County, Texas, which covers Arlington, with a total population of 31,008 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 76016 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76016.

The estimated population of people living in 76016 is 31,008, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76016 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,008
 -2.2% +0.65%
2020
31,705
 -1% -
2019
32,026
+2.26%
-
2018
31,318
+1.66%
-
2017
30,808
 - -

Population of 76016 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76016 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
67.1%
72.6%
 -7.58%
Black/African American
9.5%
6.4%
 +48.44%
Native
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hispanic
13.7%
11.8%
 +16.10%
Asian
7.1%
6.9%
 +2.90%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.8%
 +16.67%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76016 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 76016 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76016 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76016 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 -0.23% 41 -1.2% 44.5 +1.14%
2020 42.6 -2.29% 41.5 -0.24% 44 -2.44%
2019 43.6 -0.68% 41.6 0% 45.1 -2.17%
2018 43.9 -0.23% 41.6 -2.12% 46.1 +1.99%
2017 44 - 42.5 - 45.2 -

The median age of the 76016 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 76016 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 1,618 +20.89% 1,374 +9.03% 1,975 1,414
10 to 19 2,369 -2.59% 2,035 -5.02% 2,278 1,867
20 to 29 1,380 +7.48% 1,795 -18.37% 1,484 1,470
30 to 39 1,678 +9.18% 1,674 +10.42% 1,818 1,851
40 to 49 2,149 +9.32% 2,159 +10.85% 2,341 2,381
50 to 59 2,507 -17.03% 2,905 -33.52% 2,091 2,029
60 to 69 1,915 -1.85% 2,233 +4.79% 1,862 2,327
70+ 1,334 +20.02% 1,683 +28.35% 1,617 2,203

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76016 zip code is $94,593.00.

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 76016.

  • Under 25
    $92,417.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,861.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76016 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 76016, 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 76016 is currently $109,440.00.

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.

10.19% of households in 76016 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 76016 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76016 is $39,920.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76016 by the total population of 76016.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76016 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76016 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
    14.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76016 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76016 zip over the age of 16 is 25,100.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% 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 76016 is 60.30%.

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 76016 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,626 32.30% 21.70%
20 to 24 years 1,626 83.10% 30.10%
25 to 29 years 1,328 85.90% 17.90%
30 to 34 years 1,840 85.40% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 4,341 81.90% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 4,179 85.40% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 2,151 77.80% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 2,277 69.90% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 3,765 27.50% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,967 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76016. 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 18,798 62.10% 5.00%
Black or African American 2,142 72.30% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 58.10% 0.00%
Asian 1,843 71.40% 8.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 34.60% 0.00%
Other 745 59.10% 5.20%
Two or more races 1,515 78.10% 16.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,906 75.00% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,571 60.60% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76016 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 76016 is 15,131, with median earnings of $52,676.00.

Women in 76016 are earning approximately 70.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,131 $52,676.00
Male 8,105 $60,173.00
Female 7,026 $42,395.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76016 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 1,739 $71,454.00
Business and Financial 888 $61,591.00
Computer and Mathematical 480 $92,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 303 $74,893.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $58,500.00
Community and Social Service 251 $42,063.00
Legal 156 $172,692.00
Educational and Library 1,317 $56,170.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 324 $66,523.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,041 $73,359.00
Healthcare Support 192 $56,855.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $50,139.00
Law Enforcement 367 $91,328.00
Food Preparation and Serving 545 $25,335.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $22,321.00
Personal Care and Service 502 $21,132.00
Sales 2,274 $38,898.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,466 $38,540.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $47,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 880 $73,207.00
Production 478 $55,691.00
Transportation and Material Moving 580 $37,005.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76016 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 76016.

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 857 $87,371.00 882 $57,278.00
Business and Financial 447 $71,445.00 441 $58,931.00
Computer and Mathematical 372 $94,833.00 108 $63,906.00
Architecture and Engineering 248 $81,364.00 55 $70,179.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $53,929.00 36 $66,250.00
Community and Social Service 121 $32,270.00 130 $53,750.00
Legal 99 $174,279.00 57 $81,382.00
Educational and Library 477 $65,885.00 840 $53,686.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $63,510.00 187 $66,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 424 $71,421.00 617 $76,955.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 179 $56,492.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $50,139.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 281 $103,135.00 86 $41,548.00
Food Preparation and Serving 227 $30,689.00 318 $16,929.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $43,750.00 95 $14,549.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $15,556.00 398 $23,512.00
Sales 1,150 $49,609.00 1,124 $30,165.00
Office and Administrative Support 428 $44,135.00 1,038 $38,119.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 431 $49,028.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 870 $73,139.00 10 $0.00
Production 355 $53,445.00 123 $70,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 513 $36,881.00 67 $45,197.00

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 11,043 households in 76016, with an average household size of 2.8 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 8,714 families living in the 76016 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 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 76016:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,977 546 1,191 2,329
Average Household Size 3.24 3.49 3.09 1.16
Total Families 6,977 546 1,191 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.27 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 8,714 families living in 76016, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76016:

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 11,474 housing units in 76016.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,043 96.24%
Vacant 431 3.76%

17.69% of the total 11,474 housing units in 76016 are rental units. This is approximately 2,030 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,965 are occupied by the owner - or 78.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76016 is $1,698.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76016 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
    48
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    187
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    500
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    787
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    427
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    72
  • $3,000 or more
    41

Property Value

The median value of a property in 76016 is $238,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76016 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    175
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    95
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    613
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,255
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,523
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,800
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    457
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76016. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76016 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    54
  • 1940 to 1949
    51
  • 1950 to 1959
    84
  • 1960 to 1969
    310
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,334
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,195
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,323
  • 2000 to 2009
    922
  • 2010 to 2013
    201
  • 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 76016 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    339
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,157
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,444
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,103

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76016 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76016 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76016.

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
    320
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    759
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,556
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,043
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,297
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,007
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,045
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    490
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    418
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,589
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    623
  • 90 or more minutes
    271

Summary

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