77327 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77327, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77327 is a zip code in Liberty County, Texas, which covers Cleveland CCD and Hardin-Rye, with a total population of 29,710 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 77327 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77327.

The estimated population of people living in 77327 is 29,710, with a median age of 31.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77327 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,710
+13.37%
+32.46%
2020
26,206
+12.6%
-
2019
23,274
+1.04%
-
2018
23,034
+2.69%
-
2017
22,430
 - -

Population of 77327 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77327 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
49.4%
67.5%
 -26.81%
Black/African American
6.3%
8.2%
 -23.17%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
43.1%
23.3%
 +84.98%
Asian
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77327 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 77327 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77327 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77327 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.7 -8.12% 33.4 -3.75% 30.7 -9.71%
2020 34.5 +4.55% 34.7 +2.66% 34 +4.29%
2019 33 -3.51% 33.8 -2.87% 32.6 -3.55%
2018 34.2 -4.47% 34.8 -1.14% 33.8 -6.37%
2017 35.8 - 35.2 - 36.1 -

The median age of the 77327 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 77327 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 2,222 +2% 1,403 +71.21% 2,250 2,528
10 to 19 1,468 +82.16% 1,732 +25.93% 3,084 2,226
20 to 29 1,267 +47.87% 1,586 +37.24% 1,938 2,138
30 to 39 1,436 +39.8% 1,393 +11.96% 2,089 1,548
40 to 49 1,590 +16.22% 1,216 +30.48% 1,858 1,608
50 to 59 1,241 +77.49% 1,686 -9.12% 2,357 1,471
60 to 69 1,192 +6.84% 1,111 +38.2% 1,223 1,595
70+ 862 +15.42% 1,025 -21.12% 988 809

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77327 zip code is $49,173.00.

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 77327.

  • Under 25
    $71,103.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,532.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,852.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,550.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77327 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 77327, 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 77327 is currently $65,442.00.

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.

3.87% of households in 77327 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 77327 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77327 is $21,664.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77327 by the total population of 77327.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77327 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77327 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
    5.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77327 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77327 zip over the age of 16 is 21,529.

Of those people, a total of 54.70% 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 77327 is 51.30%.

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 77327 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,907 26.60% 41.50%
20 to 24 years 2,099 71.00% 9.90%
25 to 29 years 1,977 66.70% 1.60%
30 to 34 years 1,592 70.20% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 3,768 72.40% 8.90%
45 to 54 years 3,525 68.70% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 2,046 53.30% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 1,749 36.50% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 1,818 21.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,048 8.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77327. 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 14,765 52.30% 7.70%
Black or African American 1,622 66.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 25 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,965 60.60% 12.90%
Two or more races 3,148 56.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 7,459 57.80% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,176 51.20% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77327 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 77327 is 11,039, with median earnings of $39,576.00.

Women in 77327 are earning approximately 73.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,039 $39,576.00
Male 7,073 $43,882.00
Female 3,966 $32,445.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77327 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 990 $50,057.00
Business and Financial 323 $66,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $182,802.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 76 $0.00
Legal 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 399 $39,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 234 $45,952.00
Healthcare Support 370 $18,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $42,568.00
Law Enforcement 423 $39,871.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $28,495.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 605 $22,846.00
Personal Care and Service 107 $22,188.00
Sales 907 $13,692.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,200 $32,685.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 278 $38,312.00
Construction and Extraction 1,924 $47,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 664 $42,219.00
Production 373 $53,565.00
Transportation and Material Moving 935 $55,683.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77327 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 77327.

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 663 $73,184.00 327 $39,420.00
Business and Financial 79 $0.00 244 $60,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $0.00 37 $0.00
Legal 13 $0.00 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 104 $55,403.00 295 $24,291.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $88,750.00 212 $45,595.00
Healthcare Support 27 $30,724.00 343 $18,113.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 212 $50,242.00 211 $39,644.00
Food Preparation and Serving 152 $26,574.00 235 $29,005.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 469 $23,969.00 136 $8,421.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 83 $55,466.00
Sales 499 $9,898.00 408 $24,231.00
Office and Administrative Support 224 $31,250.00 976 $33,009.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 278 $38,312.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,848 $47,388.00 76 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 664 $42,219.00 0 $0.00
Production 373 $53,565.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 837 $56,488.00 98 $22,667.00

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 9,334 households in 77327, with an average household size of 3.12 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 6,792 families living in the 77327 zip code with an average family size of 3.65 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 77327:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,867 771 1,154 2,542
Average Household Size 3.68 3.78 4.32 1.29
Total Families 4,867 771 1,154 0
Average Household Size 3.62 3.14 4.08 0

Poverty

Of the 6,792 families living in 77327, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77327:

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 11,275 housing units in 77327.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,334 82.78%
Vacant 1,941 17.22%

15.31% of the total 11,275 housing units in 77327 are rental units. This is approximately 1,726 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,393 are occupied by the owner - or 65.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77327 is $813.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77327 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
    273
  • $500 to $999
    902
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    431
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    120
  • $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 77327 is $113,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77327 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,062
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,154
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,676
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    625
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    914
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    849
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    89
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77327. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77327 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    312
  • 1940 to 1949
    165
  • 1950 to 1959
    530
  • 1960 to 1969
    842
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,519
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,599
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,891
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,437
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,827
  • 2014 or later
    153

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 77327 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    665
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,402
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,693
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,574

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77327 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77327 that commute to work in a particular way.

41.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77327.

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
    208
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,029
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    836
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    645
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    486
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    97
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,525
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    334
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    520
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,164
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,184
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,114

Summary

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