76661 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76661, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76661 is a zip code in Falls County, Texas, which covers Marlin CCD, Perry CCD, and Reagan, with a total population of 7,388 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 76661 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76661.

The estimated population of people living in 76661 is 7,388, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76661 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,388
 -5.57% -8.88%
2020
7,824
+0.89%
-
2019
7,755
 -3.78% -
2018
8,060
 -0.59% -
2017
8,108
 - -

Population of 76661 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76661 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
32.9%
32.6%
 +0.92%
Black/African American
41.3%
40%
 +3.25%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
24.6%
25.9%
 -5.02%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.9%
 -11.11%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76661 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 76661 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76661 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76661 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 -5.39% 42.3 +4.19% 36.5 -10.54%
2020 40.8 +9.38% 40.6 +13.41% 40.8 +8.22%
2019 37.3 -3.12% 35.8 +12.23% 37.7 -4.56%
2018 38.5 -0.77% 31.9 -9.63% 39.5 0%
2017 38.8 - 35.3 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 76661 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 76661 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 9 464 -2.91% 310 +58.93% 437 496
10 to 19 427 -36.72% 431 -31.84% 237 289
20 to 29 695 -41.81% 770 -26.72% 442 582
30 to 39 342 +25.79% 851 +19.9% 376 1,000
40 to 49 349 +5.39% 646 -50.15% 362 361
50 to 59 468 +21.95% 572 +48.68% 576 759
60 to 69 335 9.78% 482 -37.99% 303 297
70+ 436 5.63% 530 -7.48% 394 477

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76661 zip code is $28,283.00.

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 76661.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $29,579.00
  • 45 to 64
    $28,973.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76661 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 76661, 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 76661 is currently $35,921.00.

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.

0.19% of households in 76661 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 76661 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    43.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76661 is $14,529.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76661 by the total population of 76661.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76661 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76661 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
    6.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76661 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76661 zip over the age of 16 is 6,086.

Of those people, a total of 35.50% 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 76661 is 30.40%.

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 76661 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 157 42.70% 14.90%
20 to 24 years 438 45.00% 24.90%
25 to 29 years 586 31.60% 71.90%
30 to 34 years 702 40.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,146 45.70% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 1,071 42.20% 15.40%
55 to 59 years 515 36.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 299 47.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 657 13.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 515 7.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76661. 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 2,994 32.90% 10.30%
Black or African American 2,521 37.80% 20.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 46 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 95 77.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 159 66.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 271 7.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,282 35.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,240 33.90% 13.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76661 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 76661 is 1,852, with median earnings of $30,498.00.

Women in 76661 are earning approximately 173.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,852 $30,498.00
Male 950 $27,933.00
Female 902 $48,438.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76661 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 43 $0.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $24,688.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 66 $62,679.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 295 $61,575.00
Healthcare Support 102 $7,105.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $41,625.00
Law Enforcement 68 $72,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $14,398.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $16,492.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00
Sales 60 $10,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 299 $41,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $11,908.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 170 $28,119.00
Production 115 $30,401.00
Transportation and Material Moving 196 $31,341.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76661 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 76661.

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 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 21 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 55 $63,170.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 295 $61,575.00
Healthcare Support 46 $0.00 56 $16,184.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $41,625.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $72,500.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 91 $14,398.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $16,250.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Sales 21 $0.00 39 $11,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $20,188.00 236 $55,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $11,908.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 170 $28,119.00 0 $0.00
Production 62 $28,784.00 53 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 196 $31,341.00 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 2,145 households in 76661, with an average household size of 2.66 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 1,004 families living in the 76661 zip code with an average family size of 4.23 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 76661:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 601 56 347 1,141
Average Household Size 3.99 3.57 5.58 1.03
Total Families 601 56 347 0
Average Household Size 3.66 3.23 5.38 0

Poverty

Of the 1,004 families living in 76661, 43.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76661:

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 3,160 housing units in 76661.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,145 67.88%
Vacant 1,015 32.12%

21.74% of the total 3,160 housing units in 76661 are rental units. This is approximately 687 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,337 are occupied by the owner - or 42.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76661 is $452.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76661 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
    121
  • Less than $500
    355
  • $500 to $999
    263
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    69
  • $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 76661 is $48,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76661 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    713
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    337
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    183
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    30
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    53
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    21
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76661. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76661 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    222
  • 1940 to 1949
    235
  • 1950 to 1959
    612
  • 1960 to 1969
    540
  • 1970 to 1979
    802
  • 1980 to 1989
    255
  • 1990 to 1999
    177
  • 2000 to 2009
    202
  • 2010 to 2013
    115
  • 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 76661 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    399
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,089
  • 2 vehicles available
    476
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    181

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76661 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76661 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76661.

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
    56
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    280
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    179
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    167
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    81
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    119
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    247
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    294
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    52
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    132
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 76661 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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