76073 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76073, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76073 is a zip code in Wise County, Texas, which covers Boyd-Rhome CCD and Bridgeport, with a total population of 6,443 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 76073 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76073.

The estimated population of people living in 76073 is 6,443, with a median age of 42.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76073 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,443
+3.3%
+4.68%
2020
6,237
+10.27%
-
2019
5,656
 -2.04% -
2018
5,774
 -6.19% -
2017
6,155
 - -

Population of 76073 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76073 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
82.2%
83%
 -0.96%
Black/African American
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
13.8%
14.5%
 -4.83%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
1.4%
 -57.14%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1%
 +140.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76073 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 76073 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76073 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76073 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.3 -3.2% 45.3 0% 40.8 +1.49%
2020 43.7 +6.59% 45.3 +4.62% 40.2 +2.29%
2019 41 +3.54% 43.3 +9.9% 39.3 -1.01%
2018 39.6 +15.79% 39.4 +15.88% 39.7 +15.07%
2017 34.2 - 34 - 34.5 -

The median age of the 76073 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 76073 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 9 497 -47.25% 440 -29.16% 292 321
10 to 19 495 -1.33% 423 +29.11% 485 556
20 to 29 433 -11.71% 297 13.38% 360 294
30 to 39 418 -36.95% 543 -48.45% 273 286
40 to 49 413 +43.8% 459 +20.76% 592 510
50 to 59 443 +21.03% 325 +27.77% 531 377
60 to 69 179 +90.26% 189 +98.01% 371 435
70+ 280 +58.86% 321 8.95% 457 303

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76073 zip code is $97,850.00.

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 76073.

  • Under 25
    $40,640.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,919.00
  • 45 to 64
    $132,383.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,732.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76073 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 76073, 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 76073 is currently $104,186.00.

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.

9.19% of households in 76073 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 76073 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76073 is $35,409.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76073 by the total population of 76073.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76073 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76073 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
    4.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76073 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76073 zip over the age of 16 is 5,289.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% 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 76073 is 63.60%.

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 76073 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 500 45.40% 13.20%
20 to 24 years 246 48.40% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 408 75.20% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 260 72.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 789 91.80% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 954 82.20% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 566 83.70% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 473 60.30% 7.00%
65 to 74 years 804 49.60% 13.50%
75 years and over 289 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76073. 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 5,002 67.20% 4.50%
Black or African American 26 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 90.50% 0.00%
Asian 15 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 0.00% 0.00%
Other 73 2.70% 100.00%
Two or more races 114 98.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 547 55.80% 0.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,549 67.60% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76073 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 76073 is 3,364, with median earnings of $42,948.00.

Women in 76073 are earning approximately 55.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,364 $42,948.00
Male 1,853 $56,013.00
Female 1,511 $31,052.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76073 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 272 $60,313.00
Business and Financial 197 $46,678.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $79,659.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $44,924.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 150 $16,378.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 193 $77,731.00
Healthcare Support 74 $27,273.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $76,250.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 187 $24,861.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $14,089.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $8,906.00
Sales 370 $27,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 479 $34,821.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 229 $36,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $50,417.00
Production 241 $41,308.00
Transportation and Material Moving 266 $105,533.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76073 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 76073.

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 147 $62,031.00 125 $25,156.00
Business and Financial 121 $0.00 76 $46,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $112,670.00 6 $75,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 71 $58,068.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 67 $2,499.00 83 $17,117.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $75,288.00 166 $78,086.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 63 $32,902.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $76,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 109 $35,944.00 78 $22,685.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $21,087.00 63 $13,542.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 28 $8,750.00
Sales 118 $101,389.00 252 $26,779.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $110,699.00 430 $33,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 220 $36,738.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $50,417.00 0 $0.00
Production 189 $56,964.00 52 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 266 $105,533.00 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 2,231 households in 76073, with an average household size of 2.89 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 1,691 families living in the 76073 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 76073:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,445 116 130 540
Average Household Size 3.39 3.28 3.46 1.33
Total Families 1,445 116 130 0
Average Household Size 3.39 2.93 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 1,691 families living in 76073, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76073:

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 2,398 housing units in 76073.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,231 93.04%
Vacant 167 6.96%

7.88% of the total 2,398 housing units in 76073 are rental units. This is approximately 189 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,892 are occupied by the owner - or 78.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76073 is $1,033.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76073 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
    150
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    85
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    81
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    22
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 76073 is $192,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76073 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    213
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    220
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    193
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    349
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    351
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    497
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    69
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76073. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76073 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    40
  • 1940 to 1949
    6
  • 1950 to 1959
    84
  • 1960 to 1969
    90
  • 1970 to 1979
    308
  • 1980 to 1989
    400
  • 1990 to 1999
    423
  • 2000 to 2009
    677
  • 2010 to 2013
    356
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 76073 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    346
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,041
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    844

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76073 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76073 that commute to work in a particular way.

54.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76073.

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
    115
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    76
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    250
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    410
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    317
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    143
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    283
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    393
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    363
  • 90 or more minutes
    645

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 76073 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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