76208 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76208, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76208 is a zip code in Denton County, Texas, which covers Denton CCD and Lewisville-Flower Mound, with a total population of 26,598 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 76208 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76208.

The estimated population of people living in 76208 is 26,598, with a median age of 33.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76208 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,598
+6.43%
+13.36%
2020
24,992
+1.51%
-
2019
24,621
 -0.27% -
2018
24,687
+5.22%
-
2017
23,463
 - -

Population of 76208 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76208 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
53.8%
57.8%
 -6.92%
Black/African American
10.7%
7.4%
 +44.59%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
29.9%
30.4%
 -1.64%
Asian
3.2%
2.2%
 +45.45%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.8%
 +16.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76208 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 76208 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76208 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76208 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.1 +2.16% 33.2 +2.79% 32.9 +1.23%
2020 32.4 -5.54% 32.3 -3.87% 32.5 -8.96%
2019 34.3 +3.63% 33.6 +2.75% 35.7 +5.62%
2018 33.1 -0.6% 32.7 +2.19% 33.8 -1.46%
2017 33.3 - 32 - 34.3 -

The median age of the 76208 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 76208 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 1,730 +27.4% 1,919 +49.72% 2,229 2,902
10 to 19 1,752 +25.87% 1,506 +11.07% 2,056 1,658
20 to 29 1,827 -25.23% 1,880 +5.2% 1,383 1,969
30 to 39 1,580 +29.47% 1,676 -2.24% 2,052 1,586
40 to 49 1,346 +29.24% 1,784 +21.24% 1,779 2,186
50 to 59 1,595 -3.46% 1,694 +8.34% 1,537 1,795
60 to 69 1,013 -0.72% 865 1.21% 951 833
70+ 498 +42.54% 798 +21.12% 731 951

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76208 zip code is $85,625.00.

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 76208.

  • Under 25
    $38,317.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,309.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,591.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,770.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76208 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 76208, 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 76208 is currently $109,286.00.

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.

13.16% of households in 76208 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 76208 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76208 is $35,887.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76208 by the total population of 76208.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76208 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76208 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
    14.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76208 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76208 zip over the age of 16 is 19,465.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% 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 76208 is 64.40%.

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 76208 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,712 31.70% 30.20%
20 to 24 years 1,249 78.50% 1.20%
25 to 29 years 2,103 85.00% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 2,019 94.50% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 3,505 81.80% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 3,805 79.10% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 1,606 63.40% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 988 56.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,336 26.70% 2.80%
75 years and over 1,142 3.90% 61.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76208. 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 13,891 65.80% 3.20%
Black or African American 2,058 72.40% 14.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 582 58.10% 0.00%
Asian 688 80.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 984 84.10% 2.40%
Two or more races 1,262 56.50% 1.50%
Hispanic or Latino 5,086 70.30% 1.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,140 64.80% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76208 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 76208 is 12,528, with median earnings of $46,523.00.

Women in 76208 are earning approximately 77.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,528 $46,523.00
Male 6,684 $51,624.00
Female 5,844 $40,212.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76208 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 1,687 $80,121.00
Business and Financial 685 $68,380.00
Computer and Mathematical 488 $78,542.00
Architecture and Engineering 339 $84,314.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $51,472.00
Community and Social Service 117 $41,023.00
Legal 54 $170,600.00
Educational and Library 1,033 $49,531.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 109 $46,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,150 $46,716.00
Healthcare Support 256 $29,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $77,614.00
Law Enforcement 113 $36,865.00
Food Preparation and Serving 595 $19,943.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 456 $21,563.00
Personal Care and Service 251 $20,560.00
Sales 1,638 $42,480.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,085 $37,736.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 684 $49,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 401 $61,617.00
Production 373 $36,719.00
Transportation and Material Moving 395 $35,742.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76208 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 76208.

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 1,252 $85,469.00 435 $72,159.00
Business and Financial 353 $57,020.00 332 $71,691.00
Computer and Mathematical 396 $80,625.00 92 $41,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 339 $84,314.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 124 $51,420.00 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 108 $41,000.00
Legal 42 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 185 $57,750.00 848 $49,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $13,929.00 95 $46,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 194 $63,056.00 956 $46,520.00
Healthcare Support 66 $0.00 190 $31,094.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 38 $64,205.00
Law Enforcement 102 $37,090.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 272 $20,667.00 323 $19,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 392 $21,648.00 64 $19,583.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 215 $19,315.00
Sales 920 $47,768.00 718 $40,427.00
Office and Administrative Support 277 $51,269.00 808 $26,845.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 540 $41,600.00 144 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 378 $62,000.00 23 $0.00
Production 261 $41,696.00 112 $33,235.00
Transportation and Material Moving 361 $35,750.00 34 $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 8,281 households in 76208, with an average household size of 3.2 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 6,473 families living in the 76208 zip code with an average family size of 3.66 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 76208:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,335 121 1,017 1,808
Average Household Size 3.64 4.43 3.96 1.4
Total Families 5,335 121 1,017 0
Average Household Size 3.62 4.4 3.79 0

Poverty

Of the 6,473 families living in 76208, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76208:

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 8,902 housing units in 76208.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,281 93.02%
Vacant 621 6.98%

30.39% of the total 8,902 housing units in 76208 are rental units. This is approximately 2,705 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,483 are occupied by the owner - or 61.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76208 is $1,361.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76208 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
    93
  • Less than $500
    63
  • $500 to $999
    247
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,470
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    572
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    285
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    40
  • $3,000 or more
    28

Property Value

The median value of a property in 76208 is $285,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76208 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    853
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    134
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    166
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    182
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,772
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,978
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    357
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76208. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76208 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    73
  • 1950 to 1959
    123
  • 1960 to 1969
    174
  • 1970 to 1979
    692
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,119
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,291
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,415
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,906
  • 2014 or later
    73

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 76208 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    178
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,982
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,804
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,317

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76208 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76208 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76208.

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
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    656
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,157
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,272
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,752
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    413
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,582
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    490
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    557
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,478
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    454
  • 90 or more minutes
    398

Summary

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