77486 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77486, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77486 is a zip code in Brazoria County, Texas, which covers Angleton CCD and Brazoria-West Columbia, with a total population of 7,227 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 77486 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77486.

The estimated population of people living in 77486 is 7,227, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77486 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,227
 -3.76% +2.05%
2020
7,509
+0.24%
-
2019
7,491
 -0.95% -
2018
7,563
+6.79%
-
2017
7,082
 - -

Population of 77486 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77486 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
60.3%
61.4%
 -1.79%
Black/African American
12.6%
15.9%
 -20.75%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.1%
21.2%
 +23.11%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77486 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 77486 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77486 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77486 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +4.35% 38.3 +17.85% 47.7 +7.43%
2020 39.1 +2.62% 32.5 -9.22% 44.4 +14.43%
2019 38.1 -7.75% 35.8 -14.76% 38.8 -4.9%
2018 41.3 -3.95% 42 -4.98% 40.8 -0.49%
2017 43 - 44.2 - 41 -

The median age of the 77486 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 77486 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 9 428 +7.33% 443 -11.73% 433 353
10 to 19 345 +56.81% 548 -24.53% 492 421
20 to 29 426 +55.47% 457 0.27% 687 452
30 to 39 344 -16.61% 279 +60.29% 271 472
40 to 49 410 -17.22% 650 -82.3% 306 247
50 to 59 563 +16.44% 479 +15.71% 597 522
60 to 69 660 -37.44% 273 +51.82% 433 395
70+ 318 +15.92% 459 +65.82% 355 791

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77486 zip code is $79,294.00.

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 77486.

  • Under 25
    $66,458.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,842.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,313.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77486 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 77486, 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 77486 is currently $87,880.00.

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.

7.57% of households in 77486 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 77486 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    27.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77486 is $32,866.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77486 by the total population of 77486.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77486 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77486 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
    11.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77486 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77486 zip over the age of 16 is 5,783.

Of those people, a total of 58.80% 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 77486 is 51.10%.

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 77486 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 255 40.00% 57.80%
20 to 24 years 750 54.10% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 389 72.80% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 209 91.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 839 92.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 768 76.80% 45.30%
55 to 59 years 599 87.10% 6.30%
60 to 64 years 288 50.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,263 24.40% 16.20%
75 years and over 423 18.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77486. 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 3,992 54.90% 5.60%
Black or African American 760 74.30% 47.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 222 73.40% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 465 81.30% 11.40%
Two or more races 344 29.90% 12.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,542 60.60% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,432 54.10% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77486 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 77486 is 2,953, with median earnings of $44,707.00.

Women in 77486 are earning approximately 50.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,953 $44,707.00
Male 1,704 $59,049.00
Female 1,249 $30,019.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77486 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 168 $130,667.00
Business and Financial 77 $63,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $88,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 162 $23,289.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $85,066.00
Healthcare Support 96 $12,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $65,278.00
Food Preparation and Serving 239 $20,033.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $16,944.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00
Sales 136 $78,824.00
Office and Administrative Support 536 $55,542.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $35,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 153 $40,223.00
Production 350 $82,440.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $4,203.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77486 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 77486.

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 85 $130,729.00 83 $54,659.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 77 $63,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $89,063.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $0.00 128 $23,421.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 111 $85,066.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 96 $12,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $65,278.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $0.00 178 $17,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $44,773.00 58 $14,800.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 22 $0.00
Sales 95 $79,828.00 41 $30,060.00
Office and Administrative Support 209 $58,094.00 327 $54,766.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $35,625.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 153 $40,223.00 0 $0.00
Production 320 $98,796.00 30 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $4,203.00 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 2,682 households in 77486, with an average household size of 2.69 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 1,929 families living in the 77486 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 77486:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,462 52 415 753
Average Household Size 3.29 2.71 3.12 1.29
Total Families 1,462 52 415 0
Average Household Size 3.29 1.73 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 1,929 families living in 77486, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77486:

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 3,110 housing units in 77486.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,682 86.24%
Vacant 428 13.76%

18.23% of the total 3,110 housing units in 77486 are rental units. This is approximately 567 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,901 are occupied by the owner - or 61.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77486 is $1,129.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77486 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
    214
  • Less than $500
    82
  • $500 to $999
    170
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    148
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    98
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    69
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77486 is $182,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77486 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    81
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    283
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    289
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    398
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    528
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    263
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    59
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77486. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77486 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    57
  • 1940 to 1949
    40
  • 1950 to 1959
    670
  • 1960 to 1969
    248
  • 1970 to 1979
    710
  • 1980 to 1989
    536
  • 1990 to 1999
    254
  • 2000 to 2009
    292
  • 2010 to 2013
    303
  • 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 77486 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    112
  • 1 vehicle available
    977
  • 2 vehicles available
    936
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    657

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77486 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77486 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77486.

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
    210
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    103
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    206
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    122
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    435
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    53
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    641
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    261
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    333
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    259
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 77486 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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