76250 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76250, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76250 is a zip code in Cooke County, Texas, which covers Muenster, with a total population of 1,026 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 76250 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76250.

The estimated population of people living in 76250 is 1,026, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76250 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,026
+14.77%
+1.48%
2020
894
 -22.73% -
2019
1,157
+13.77%
-
2018
1,017
+0.59%
-
2017
1,011
 - -

Population of 76250 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76250 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
98.6%
93.6%
 +5.34%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Asian
0%
3.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
2.5%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76250 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 76250 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76250 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76250 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 +9.31% 48.1 +25.59% 52.9 +12.79%
2020 45.1 +3.92% 38.3 -12.56% 46.9 +8.31%
2019 43.4 -5.86% 43.8 -5.81% 43.3 -4.42%
2018 46.1 -1.28% 46.5 -7.19% 45.3 -1.31%
2017 46.7 - 50.1 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 76250 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 76250 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 55 +13.41% 65 6.8% 57 63
10 to 19 53 +39.34% 85 -45.09% 69 48
20 to 29 38 +60.72% 30 +22.68% 66 33
30 to 39 33 +20.44% 41 -6.6% 39 35
40 to 49 54 5.79% 97 -23.55% 50 65
50 to 59 85 -31.57% 111 48.44% 57 105
60 to 69 102 +73.98% 63 -37.35% 119 42
70+ 48 +28.77% 51 +103.26% 62 116

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76250 zip code is $91,458.00.

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 76250.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,722.00
  • 45 to 64
    $133,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,917.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76250 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 76250, 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 76250 is currently $101,951.00.

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.

6.22% of households in 76250 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 76250 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76250 is $42,819.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76250 by the total population of 76250.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76250 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76250 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
    15.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76250 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76250 zip over the age of 16 is 841.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% 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 76250 is 57.10%.

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 76250 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 52 51.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 42 61.90% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 57 84.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 50 86.00% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 59 88.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 136 82.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 106 53.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 107 79.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 133 18.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 99 10.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76250. 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 833 57.90% 1.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 37.50% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 6 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 827 57.60% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76250 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 76250 is 480, with median earnings of $57,955.00.

Women in 76250 are earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 480 $57,955.00
Male 302 $65,667.00
Female 178 $44,167.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76250 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 54 $95,000.00
Business and Financial 17 $7,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $111,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 50 $62,647.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00
Sales 19 $36,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $29,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 23 $47,031.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $0.00
Production 87 $65,781.00
Transportation and Material Moving 4 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76250 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 76250.

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 34 $109,167.00 20 $85,000.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 17 $7,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $111,125.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 40 $56,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $49,167.00 28 $59,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00 12 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Sales 18 $0.00 1 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 19 $28,906.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 23 $47,031.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 79 $66,094.00 8 $58,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2 $0.00 2 $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 418 households in 76250, with an average household size of 2.45 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 305 families living in the 76250 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 76250:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 271 14 20 113
Average Household Size 2.99 4.43 1.95 1.03
Total Families 271 14 20 0
Average Household Size 2.99 3.57 1.95 0

Poverty

Of the 305 families living in 76250, 0.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76250:

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 426 housing units in 76250.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 418 98.12%
Vacant 8 1.88%

10.56% of the total 426 housing units in 76250 are rental units. This is approximately 45 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 373 are occupied by the owner - or 87.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76250 is $1,057.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76250 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    20
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    25
  • $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 76250 is $198,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76250 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    30
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    51
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    112
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    118
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    36
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76250. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76250 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9
  • 1940 to 1949
    19
  • 1950 to 1959
    46
  • 1960 to 1969
    51
  • 1970 to 1979
    50
  • 1980 to 1989
    109
  • 1990 to 1999
    49
  • 2000 to 2009
    59
  • 2010 to 2013
    26
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 76250 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2
  • 1 vehicle available
    92
  • 2 vehicles available
    159
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    165

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76250 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76250 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76250.

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
    46
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    63
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    104
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    61
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    48
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    22
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    19
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    41
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13
  • 90 or more minutes
    4

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 76250 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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