77708 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77708, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77708 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Texas, which covers Beaumont, with a total population of 12,979 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 77708 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77708.

The estimated population of people living in 77708 is 12,979, with a median age of 37.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77708 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,979
+14%
+5.62%
2020
11,385
 -9.18% -
2019
12,536
 -2.96% -
2018
12,918
+5.13%
-
2017
12,288
 - -

Population of 77708 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77708 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
20.6%
21.9%
 -5.94%
Black/African American
69.1%
68.3%
 +1.17%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.2%
8.4%
 +9.52%
Asian
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77708 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 77708 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77708 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77708 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.4 -3.11% 35.6 -3% 38.1 -5.46%
2020 38.6 +13.86% 36.7 +12.58% 40.3 +12.57%
2019 33.9 +1.19% 32.6 -1.81% 35.8 +5.6%
2018 33.5 0% 33.2 +4.73% 33.9 -2.02%
2017 33.5 - 31.7 - 34.6 -

The median age of the 77708 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 77708 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 1,043 -24.86% 998 5.83% 786 966
10 to 19 719 +34.97% 1,050 -37.33% 951 643
20 to 29 994 -10.54% 853 +30.51% 872 1,042
30 to 39 629 +31.59% 904 +22.99% 834 1,073
40 to 49 630 +21.16% 658 +23.47% 748 810
50 to 59 595 +13.89% 933 -17.85% 645 763
60 to 69 655 +20.02% 561 +56.35% 785 921
70+ 434 +16.25% 632 +2.18% 498 642

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77708 zip code is $51,850.00.

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 77708.

  • Under 25
    $28,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,008.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,048.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,540.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77708 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 77708, 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 77708 is currently $68,247.00.

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.

2.72% of households in 77708 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 77708 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77708 is $28,192.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77708 by the total population of 77708.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77708 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77708 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
    6.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77708 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77708 zip over the age of 16 is 10,135.

Of those people, a total of 65.10% 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 77708 is 62.30%.

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 77708 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 502 45.60% 15.30%
20 to 24 years 941 76.50% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 973 93.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 808 74.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,072 82.20% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,023 84.90% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 970 66.50% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 889 46.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,182 42.10% 1.20%
75 years and over 775 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77708. 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 2,837 53.10% 2.60%
Black or African American 6,617 68.60% 3.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 95 74.70% 7.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 155 54.20% 14.30%
Two or more races 431 93.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 933 74.20% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,473 51.80% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77708 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 77708 is 6,315, with median earnings of $33,558.00.

Women in 77708 are earning approximately 64.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,315 $33,558.00
Male 3,212 $41,202.00
Female 3,103 $26,725.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77708 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 361 $44,716.00
Business and Financial 36 $52,368.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $85,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 138 $75,069.00
Community and Social Service 174 $33,893.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 302 $37,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $30,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 259 $50,156.00
Healthcare Support 596 $20,756.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 106 $38,409.00
Law Enforcement 366 $41,769.00
Food Preparation and Serving 562 $17,162.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 181 $8,588.00
Personal Care and Service 133 $35,744.00
Sales 674 $20,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 581 $38,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 457 $58,103.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 191 $44,353.00
Production 450 $43,532.00
Transportation and Material Moving 407 $38,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77708 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 77708.

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 182 $55,987.00 179 $32,238.00
Business and Financial 26 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $87,375.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $63,799.00 51 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 174 $33,893.00
Legal 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 131 $65,065.00 171 $29,115.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $30,833.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 240 $50,580.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 589 $20,830.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $0.00 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 328 $41,125.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 272 $22,904.00 290 $16,791.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $8,393.00 58 $11,071.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $38,704.00 85 $24,844.00
Sales 299 $33,750.00 375 $18,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 76 $21,094.00 505 $40,496.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 457 $58,103.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 191 $44,353.00 0 $0.00
Production 379 $43,234.00 71 $60,101.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $48,679.00 138 $15,978.00

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 5,256 households in 77708, with an average household size of 2.46 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 3,435 families living in the 77708 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 77708:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,081 230 1,124 1,821
Average Household Size 3.04 3.87 3.17 1.19
Total Families 2,081 230 1,124 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.43 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 3,435 families living in 77708, 14.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77708:

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 5,750 housing units in 77708.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,256 91.41%
Vacant 494 8.59%

45.48% of the total 5,750 housing units in 77708 are rental units. This is approximately 2,615 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,620 are occupied by the owner - or 45.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77708 is $909.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77708 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    416
  • $500 to $999
    1,387
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    700
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    112
  • $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 77708 is $138,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77708 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    62
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    759
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    695
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    578
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    428
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    72
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77708. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77708 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    92
  • 1940 to 1949
    47
  • 1950 to 1959
    366
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,084
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,146
  • 1980 to 1989
    633
  • 1990 to 1999
    767
  • 2000 to 2009
    795
  • 2010 to 2013
    820
  • 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 77708 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    408
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,057
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,934
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    857

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77708 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77708 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77708.

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
    31
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    411
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    966
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,480
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,507
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    87
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,139
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    105
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    215
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    190
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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