76116 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76116, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76116 is a zip code in Tarrant County, Texas, which covers Fort Worth, with a total population of 49,319 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 76116 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76116.

The estimated population of people living in 76116 is 49,319, with a median age of 34.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76116 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,319
 -2.09% -0.94%
2020
50,371
 -0.27% -
2019
50,506
 -0.26% -
2018
50,640
+1.71%
-
2017
49,789
 - -

Population of 76116 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76116 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
49%
52.8%
 -7.20%
Black/African American
19.1%
15.1%
 +26.49%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.9%
26.3%
 +2.28%
Asian
2.2%
2.6%
 -15.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
3%
 -13.33%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76116 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 76116 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76116 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76116 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.5 +0.29% 34.2 +0.88% 35.4 0%
2020 34.4 -0.29% 33.9 +3.35% 35.4 -1.94%
2019 34.5 +0.88% 32.8 +1.23% 36.1 +1.69%
2018 34.2 -0.58% 32.4 -0.92% 35.5 -0.56%
2017 34.4 - 32.7 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 76116 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 76116 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 4,084 -10.39% 2,833 +26.95% 3,642 3,659
10 to 19 2,822 +1.79% 2,805 -7.9% 2,852 2,571
20 to 29 4,235 -3.44% 4,601 -5.75% 4,060 4,331
30 to 39 3,384 +17.6% 3,741 -5.98% 4,007 3,517
40 to 49 2,462 +6.34% 2,541 +15.9% 2,604 2,945
50 to 59 3,427 -27.13% 3,130 -15.97% 2,578 2,656
60 to 69 2,442 -0.96% 2,672 -1.69% 2,396 2,623
70+ 1,891 +16.33% 2,719 +1.12% 2,158 2,720

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76116 zip code is $50,459.00.

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 76116.

  • Under 25
    $31,019.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,061.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,052.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76116 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 76116, 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 76116 is currently $76,027.00.

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.

6.06% of households in 76116 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 76116 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76116 is $34,764.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76116 by the total population of 76116.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76116 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76116 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
    14.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76116 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76116 zip over the age of 16 is 38,731.

Of those people, a total of 66.30% 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 76116 is 62.60%.

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 76116 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,136 44.60% 9.30%
20 to 24 years 3,637 72.30% 5.40%
25 to 29 years 4,754 87.10% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 4,015 90.70% 0.50%
35 to 44 years 6,056 87.80% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 5,598 78.80% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 2,638 75.70% 6.70%
60 to 64 years 2,801 47.90% 5.90%
65 to 74 years 3,824 27.10% 5.90%
75 years and over 3,272 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76116. 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 25,901 62.80% 4.10%
Black or African American 6,985 70.30% 8.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 941 58.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,530 76.20% 3.80%
Two or more races 2,345 85.50% 8.90%
Hispanic or Latino 9,214 74.50% 6.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,718 61.10% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76116 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 76116 is 24,247, with median earnings of $36,229.00.

Women in 76116 are earning approximately 83.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 24,247 $36,229.00
Male 13,001 $39,830.00
Female 11,246 $33,270.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76116 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 2,098 $68,100.00
Business and Financial 1,332 $76,983.00
Computer and Mathematical 778 $61,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 377 $64,705.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 124 $72,639.00
Community and Social Service 447 $40,035.00
Legal 155 $107,375.00
Educational and Library 1,289 $53,132.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 340 $33,219.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,612 $70,429.00
Healthcare Support 593 $24,317.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 288 $26,875.00
Law Enforcement 156 $68,654.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,543 $13,782.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,149 $25,158.00
Personal Care and Service 419 $22,104.00
Sales 2,869 $34,317.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,884 $32,486.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 94 $4,167.00
Construction and Extraction 1,449 $41,767.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 596 $42,681.00
Production 1,249 $33,398.00
Transportation and Material Moving 930 $19,698.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76116 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 76116.

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 1,193 $86,597.00 905 $47,971.00
Business and Financial 687 $111,734.00 645 $56,414.00
Computer and Mathematical 619 $61,594.00 159 $57,153.00
Architecture and Engineering 316 $71,111.00 61 $59,803.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $72,625.00 33 $72,656.00
Community and Social Service 245 $48,295.00 202 $38,333.00
Legal 73 $106,875.00 82 $110,200.00
Educational and Library 331 $59,063.00 958 $34,621.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $52,813.00 308 $32,962.00
Healthcare Practitioners 497 $79,404.00 1,115 $58,686.00
Healthcare Support 129 $32,098.00 464 $22,824.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 264 $30,405.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 141 $80,039.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 700 $13,710.00 843 $13,849.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 902 $27,011.00 247 $19,276.00
Personal Care and Service 93 $14,946.00 326 $22,134.00
Sales 1,379 $54,266.00 1,490 $22,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 637 $27,807.00 2,247 $34,080.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $0.00 54 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,420 $43,000.00 29 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 596 $42,681.00 0 $0.00
Production 732 $35,997.00 517 $22,948.00
Transportation and Material Moving 751 $19,708.00 179 $17,458.00

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 22,075 households in 76116, with an average household size of 2.23 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 10,765 families living in the 76116 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 76116:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,748 915 3,102 11,310
Average Household Size 3.18 3.92 3.23 1.25
Total Families 6,748 915 3,102 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.22 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 10,765 families living in 76116, 16.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76116:

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 25,243 housing units in 76116.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,075 87.45%
Vacant 3,168 12.55%

56.40% of the total 25,243 housing units in 76116 are rental units. This is approximately 14,236 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,624 are occupied by the owner - or 30.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76116 is $1,056.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76116 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
    215
  • Less than $500
    311
  • $500 to $999
    5,998
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5,840
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,302
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    424
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    282
  • $3,000 or more
    79

Property Value

The median value of a property in 76116 is $250,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76116 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    158
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    596
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,129
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    890
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,829
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,074
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    823
  • $1,000,000 or more
    125

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76116. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76116 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    199
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,147
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,669
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,864
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,580
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,492
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,699
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,712
  • 2010 to 2013
    881
  • 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 76116 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,447
  • 1 vehicle available
    10,023
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,194
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,411

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76116 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76116 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76116.

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
    497
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,530
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,774
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,408
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,446
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,337
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,542
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    459
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    603
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,235
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,174
  • 90 or more minutes
    487

Summary

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