76821 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 76821, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

76821 is a zip code in Runnels County, Texas, which covers Ballinger CCD, Miles CCD, Rowena CCD, and Winters, with a total population of 4,430 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 76821 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 76821.

The estimated population of people living in 76821 is 4,430, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 76821 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,430
 -5.34% -3.59%
2020
4,680
+2.61%
-
2019
4,561
 -0.37% -
2018
4,578
 -0.37% -
2017
4,595
 - -

Population of 76821 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 76821 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
65.6%
65%
 +0.92%
Black/African American
3.9%
2.1%
 +85.71%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
28.9%
30.6%
 -5.56%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2.2%
 -27.27%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 76821 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 76821 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 76821 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 76821 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 -1.73% 40.4 +1.51% 47.9 -3.43%
2020 46.2 -0.22% 39.8 -1% 49.6 +1.22%
2019 46.3 -0.64% 40.2 -10.67% 49 -0.2%
2018 46.6 +4.72% 45 +7.14% 49.1 +6.74%
2017 44.5 - 42 - 46 -

The median age of the 76821 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 76821 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 9 231 +52.85% 253 -7.2% 357 200
10 to 19 249 -20.33% 261 +3.71% 172 262
20 to 29 249 +58.35% 234 -74.22% 346 100
30 to 39 291 -8.8% 238 -13.12% 262 204
40 to 49 280 +9.74% 321 +21.92% 296 392
50 to 59 287 -30.49% 300 +18.02% 206 354
60 to 69 333 +18.28% 294 -4.72% 392 277
70+ 343 -15.16% 431 -26.2% 286 324

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 76821 zip code is $51,934.00.

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 76821.

  • Under 25
    $63,235.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,767.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,417.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,295.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 76821 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 76821, 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 76821 is currently $67,061.00.

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.

1.53% of households in 76821 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 76821 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 76821 is $26,956.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 76821 by the total population of 76821.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 76821 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 76821 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
    11.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 76821 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 76821 zip over the age of 16 is 3,584.

Of those people, a total of 56.70% 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 76821 is 55.50%.

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 76821 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 225 86.70% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 221 63.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 132 81.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 623 89.40% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 696 83.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 263 66.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 290 72.40% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 584 8.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 405 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 76821. 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 3,117 56.60% 2.50%
Black or African American 136 36.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 62 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 110 62.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 159 56.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 999 67.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,389 53.10% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 76821 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 76821 is 1,988, with median earnings of $34,241.00.

Women in 76821 are earning approximately 92.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,988 $34,241.00
Male 1,150 $36,202.00
Female 838 $33,550.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 76821 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 167 $39,267.00
Business and Financial 25 $37,404.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $47,344.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 311 $19,956.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 109 $54,063.00
Healthcare Support 21 $20,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 223 $23,818.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $36,048.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00
Sales 106 $33,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 218 $33,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 286 $38,690.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $51,696.00
Production 104 $28,929.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $25,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 76821 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 76821.

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 148 $38,448.00 19 $0.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 14 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $45,938.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $59,267.00 248 $19,360.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 109 $54,063.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 21 $20,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $24,212.00 89 $12,277.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $0.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 77 $50,104.00 29 $21,339.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 210 $33,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 286 $38,690.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $51,429.00 3 $0.00
Production 97 $29,179.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $25,833.00 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 1,759 households in 76821, with an average household size of 2.43 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 1,130 families living in the 76821 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 76821:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 842 101 187 629
Average Household Size 2.97 4.32 3.02 1.24
Total Families 842 101 187 0
Average Household Size 2.97 4.22 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 1,130 families living in 76821, 10.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 76821:

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 2,252 housing units in 76821.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,759 78.11%
Vacant 493 21.89%

18.65% of the total 2,252 housing units in 76821 are rental units. This is approximately 420 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,306 are occupied by the owner - or 57.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 76821 is $925.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 76821 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    5
  • $500 to $999
    267
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    148
  • $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 76821 is $81,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 76821 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    363
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    356
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    350
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    91
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    84
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 76821. The chart below shows the number of properties in 76821 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    371
  • 1940 to 1949
    301
  • 1950 to 1959
    610
  • 1960 to 1969
    279
  • 1970 to 1979
    297
  • 1980 to 1989
    151
  • 1990 to 1999
    111
  • 2000 to 2009
    105
  • 2010 to 2013
    27
  • 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 76821 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    28
  • 1 vehicle available
    564
  • 2 vehicles available
    833
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    334

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 76821 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 76821 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 76821.

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
    158
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    446
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    413
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    194
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    204
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    43
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    54
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    35
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    129
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    169
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    96
  • 90 or more minutes
    23

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 76821 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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