77510 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77510, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77510 is a zip code in Galveston County, Texas, which covers La Marque-Hitchcock CCD and Texas City-League City, with a total population of 13,124 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 77510 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77510.

The estimated population of people living in 77510 is 13,124, with a median age of 45.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77510 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,124
 -13.79% -10.16%
2020
15,223
+5.09%
-
2019
14,485
 -2.28% -
2018
14,823
+1.47%
-
2017
14,608
 - -

Population of 77510 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77510 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
75.6%
83.7%
 -9.68%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
21.5%
14.3%
 +50.35%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.4%
 +64.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77510 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 77510 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77510 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77510 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.9 +14.18% 43.7 +10.63% 47 +15.48%
2020 40.2 -1.95% 39.5 -2.23% 40.7 -5.57%
2019 41 -2.38% 40.4 -4.04% 43.1 +3.11%
2018 42 -4.98% 42.1 -6.03% 41.8 -4.13%
2017 44.2 - 44.8 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 77510 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 77510 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 9 816 -4.94% 846 -27.18% 685 568
10 to 19 1,020 -30.24% 1,114 -59.73% 685 551
20 to 29 648 +17.21% 675 +32.68% 757 834
30 to 39 639 +17.36% 889 -2.92% 738 850
40 to 49 975 -34.15% 885 +8.45% 658 958
50 to 59 1,259 -14.11% 1,316 -24.69% 1,068 1,001
60 to 69 953 -8.82% 888 +1.9% 863 896
70+ 785 +12.87% 900 +23.44% 884 1,128

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77510 zip code is $86,145.00.

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 77510.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,997.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,167.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,134.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77510 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 77510, 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 77510 is currently $104,278.00.

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.

7.67% of households in 77510 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 77510 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77510 is $40,899.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77510 by the total population of 77510.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77510 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77510 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
    4.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77510 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77510 zip over the age of 16 is 11,335.

Of those people, a total of 58.90% 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 77510 is 55.60%.

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 77510 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 700 26.60% 8.60%
20 to 24 years 1,026 64.40% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 565 93.30% 9.90%
30 to 34 years 614 82.90% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 1,801 81.00% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 1,804 73.50% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 1,054 82.40% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 1,213 59.90% 7.60%
65 to 74 years 1,269 26.70% 5.00%
75 years and over 1,289 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77510. 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 9,886 57.50% 6.20%
Black or African American 121 74.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 49 81.60% 0.00%
Asian 23 91.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 109 43.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,147 69.60% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,352 62.30% 4.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,639 57.80% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77510 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 77510 is 6,297, with median earnings of $53,670.00.

Women in 77510 are earning approximately 80.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,297 $53,670.00
Male 3,163 $59,283.00
Female 3,134 $47,422.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77510 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 939 $102,679.00
Business and Financial 203 $44,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $52,168.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $59,602.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 154 $57,153.00
Community and Social Service 68 $22,353.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 305 $57,992.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 610 $69,345.00
Healthcare Support 73 $21,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $18,864.00
Law Enforcement 75 $66,322.00
Food Preparation and Serving 265 $12,672.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 159 $13,350.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $45,758.00
Sales 726 $34,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 699 $34,428.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 309 $49,464.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $42,443.00
Production 535 $91,902.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $52,906.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77510 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 77510.

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 429 $114,905.00 510 $64,085.00
Business and Financial 52 $56,389.00 151 $44,262.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $51,633.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $59,602.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $55,990.00 67 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00 35 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $7,045.00 251 $58,413.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $106,184.00 530 $68,810.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 67 $21,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $19,280.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $66,106.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 126 $14,833.00 139 $7,440.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $25,263.00 71 $7,601.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 80 $45,758.00
Sales 359 $29,811.00 367 $34,792.00
Office and Administrative Support 106 $94,091.00 593 $27,263.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 279 $58,393.00 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $42,443.00 0 $0.00
Production 493 $98,750.00 42 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 279 $49,934.00 16 $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 5,214 households in 77510, with an average household size of 2.52 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 3,709 families living in the 77510 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 77510:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,079 71 559 1,505
Average Household Size 3.02 3.54 3.21 1.17
Total Families 3,079 71 559 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.69 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 3,709 families living in 77510, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77510:

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 5,905 housing units in 77510.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,214 88.30%
Vacant 691 11.70%

12.87% of the total 5,905 housing units in 77510 are rental units. This is approximately 760 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,387 are occupied by the owner - or 74.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77510 is $929.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77510 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
    67
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    443
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    174
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    131
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77510 is $222,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77510 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    205
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    512
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    336
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    858
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,138
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,246
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    92
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77510. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77510 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    125
  • 1940 to 1949
    195
  • 1950 to 1959
    328
  • 1960 to 1969
    311
  • 1970 to 1979
    812
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,216
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,085
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,054
  • 2010 to 2013
    745
  • 2014 or later
    34

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 77510 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    191
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,135
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,164
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,724

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77510 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77510 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77510.

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
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    276
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    477
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    572
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    652
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    664
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    978
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    574
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    208
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    801
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    433
  • 90 or more minutes
    138

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 77510 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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