77706 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77706, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77706 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Texas, which covers Beaumont, with a total population of 29,195 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 77706 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77706.

The estimated population of people living in 77706 is 29,195, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77706 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,195
 -1.72% -0.18%
2020
29,707
+0.79%
-
2019
29,474
 -1.07% -
2018
29,792
+1.86%
-
2017
29,249
 - -

Population of 77706 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77706 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
59.6%
57.7%
 +3.29%
Black/African American
21.9%
27.1%
 -19.19%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.8%
8.7%
 +35.63%
Asian
4.2%
6%
 -30.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.6%
 +266.67%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77706 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 77706 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77706 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77706 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 -3.5% 35.8 -3.76% 40.9 -3.54%
2020 40 +6.95% 37.2 +11.38% 42.4 +1.92%
2019 37.4 0% 33.4 -1.76% 41.6 -0.24%
2018 37.4 -4.1% 34 -5.29% 41.7 -2.57%
2017 39 - 35.9 - 42.8 -

The median age of the 77706 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 77706 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 1,802 +28.38% 1,741 +11.16% 2,347 1,919
10 to 19 1,665 -3.67% 1,484 +5.72% 1,581 1,544
20 to 29 2,517 -12.25% 1,993 -5.68% 2,169 1,865
30 to 39 2,083 -11.71% 1,665 +2.77% 1,835 1,702
40 to 49 1,476 +26.84% 1,767 +4.31% 1,730 1,828
50 to 59 2,027 -14.24% 1,711 -0.93% 1,740 1,692
60 to 69 1,639 -11.49% 1,878 -4.93% 1,442 1,774
70+ 1,346 +19.55% 2,455 -0.72% 1,598 2,429

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77706 zip code is $66,829.00.

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 77706.

  • Under 25
    $26,520.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,267.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,167.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,938.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77706 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 77706, 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 77706 is currently $97,649.00.

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.

11.95% of households in 77706 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 77706 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77706 is $43,748.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77706 by the total population of 77706.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77706 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77706 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
    15.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77706 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77706 zip over the age of 16 is 22,970.

Of those people, a total of 62.10% 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 77706 is 57.90%.

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 77706 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,166 38.50% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 1,866 76.00% 20.30%
25 to 29 years 2,168 75.90% 11.20%
30 to 34 years 1,878 83.90% 1.40%
35 to 44 years 3,640 87.60% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 3,315 80.50% 8.80%
55 to 59 years 1,694 76.50% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 1,700 65.40% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 3,022 24.80% 2.70%
75 years and over 2,521 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77706. 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 16,104 58.60% 6.70%
Black or African American 4,499 72.20% 4.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 991 55.30% 13.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 344 80.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,015 73.00% 7.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,595 60.70% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,628 59.50% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77706 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 77706 is 13,304, with median earnings of $44,973.00.

Women in 77706 are earning approximately 54.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,304 $44,973.00
Male 7,012 $60,299.00
Female 6,292 $32,827.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77706 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 1,783 $69,892.00
Business and Financial 641 $75,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $53,929.00
Architecture and Engineering 376 $133,393.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $104,250.00
Community and Social Service 203 $50,489.00
Legal 371 $156,278.00
Educational and Library 1,125 $53,992.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 89 $35,685.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,067 $89,564.00
Healthcare Support 286 $9,150.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 219 $70,022.00
Law Enforcement 189 $43,047.00
Food Preparation and Serving 782 $19,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 172 $14,226.00
Personal Care and Service 287 $17,731.00
Sales 1,790 $33,846.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,338 $33,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 776 $28,214.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 278 $42,466.00
Production 733 $58,494.00
Transportation and Material Moving 328 $35,968.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77706 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 77706.

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 1,143 $81,250.00 640 $43,214.00
Business and Financial 357 $93,850.00 284 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $0.00 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 305 $130,945.00 71 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 70 $106,284.00 71 $103,386.00
Community and Social Service 66 $92,917.00 137 $42,614.00
Legal 191 $157,128.00 180 $77,162.00
Educational and Library 403 $59,112.00 722 $53,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $0.00 47 $18,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 300 $250,001.00 767 $68,994.00
Healthcare Support 28 $13,088.00 258 $8,450.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 148 $71,607.00 71 $0.00
Law Enforcement 146 $50,900.00 43 $26,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 432 $40,599.00 350 $13,085.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $0.00 130 $13,899.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $0.00 260 $16,889.00
Sales 1,160 $48,431.00 630 $25,505.00
Office and Administrative Support 273 $103,262.00 1,065 $29,468.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 669 $27,313.00 107 $35,843.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 256 $42,421.00 22 $0.00
Production 463 $62,198.00 270 $28,718.00
Transportation and Material Moving 285 $36,469.00 43 $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 12,857 households in 77706, with an average household size of 2.26 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 7,743 families living in the 77706 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 77706:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,660 290 1,793 5,114
Average Household Size 3 2.83 2.99 1.15
Total Families 5,660 290 1,793 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.59 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 7,743 families living in 77706, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77706:

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 14,168 housing units in 77706.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,857 90.75%
Vacant 1,311 9.25%

38.64% of the total 14,168 housing units in 77706 are rental units. This is approximately 5,474 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,354 are occupied by the owner - or 51.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77706 is $960.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77706 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
    29
  • Less than $500
    555
  • $500 to $999
    2,460
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,702
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    474
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    129
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    154

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77706 is $193,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77706 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    64
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    609
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,697
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,458
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,929
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,274
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    256
  • $1,000,000 or more
    67

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77706. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77706 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    126
  • 1940 to 1949
    398
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,173
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,271
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,457
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,619
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,821
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,665
  • 2010 to 2013
    625
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 77706 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    922
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,817
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,470
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,648

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77706 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77706 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77706.

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
    304
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,330
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,635
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,461
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,404
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    347
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,199
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    115
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    93
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    260
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    269
  • 90 or more minutes
    138

Summary

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