78063 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78063, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78063 is a zip code in Bandera County, Texas, which covers Bandera, with a total population of 9,282 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 78063 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78063.

The estimated population of people living in 78063 is 9,282, with a median age of 51.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78063 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,282
 -1.9% -6.58%
2020
9,462
 -0.23% -
2019
9,484
 -1.12% -
2018
9,591
 -3.47% -
2017
9,936
 - -

Population of 78063 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78063 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
74.3%
78.2%
 -4.99%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
20%
18.1%
 +10.50%
Asian
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
3%
 +33.33%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78063 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 78063 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78063 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78063 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51 -10.84% 49.7 -13.72% 52.8 -7.53%
2020 57.2 +8.13% 57.6 +13.61% 57.1 +5.74%
2019 52.9 +4.13% 50.7 +4.32% 54 +2.27%
2018 50.8 +0.2% 48.6 -2.21% 52.8 +3.53%
2017 50.7 - 49.7 - 51 -

The median age of the 78063 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 78063 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 9 549 11.22% 490 -27.54% 498 286
10 to 19 518 -7.69% 388 +13.99% 436 416
20 to 29 448 +12.52% 431 -4.79% 496 356
30 to 39 629 -13.25% 496 38.73% 365 269
40 to 49 395 +68.13% 515 +31.35% 723 645
50 to 59 833 -13.62% 928 -12.96% 693 806
60 to 69 930 +11.03% 884 -6.42% 992 807
70+ 751 0.68% 751 2.37% 746 748

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78063 zip code is $70,009.00.

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 78063.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,257.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,538.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,439.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78063 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 78063, 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 78063 is currently $90,334.00.

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.

7.92% of households in 78063 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 78063 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78063 is $40,264.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78063 by the total population of 78063.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78063 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78063 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
    11.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78063 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78063 zip over the age of 16 is 8,176.

Of those people, a total of 56.80% 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 78063 is 51.00%.

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 78063 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 530 44.90% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 384 70.60% 18.80%
25 to 29 years 468 78.60% 13.00%
30 to 34 years 307 96.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 968 80.60% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 1,129 70.20% 22.40%
55 to 59 years 1,097 72.30% 17.20%
60 to 64 years 889 56.80% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,484 39.20% 2.40%
75 years and over 920 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78063. 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 7,071 57.00% 10.30%
Black or African American 25 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 8.70% 0.00%
Asian 70 52.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 195 43.60% 16.50%
Two or more races 792 58.80% 9.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,559 65.00% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,222 55.40% 11.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78063 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 78063 is 4,170, with median earnings of $37,934.00.

Women in 78063 are earning approximately 83.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,170 $37,934.00
Male 2,474 $38,665.00
Female 1,696 $32,095.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78063 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 674 $48,438.00
Business and Financial 341 $65,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $157,411.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $16,759.00
Legal 48 $44,435.00
Educational and Library 239 $19,338.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 226 $49,279.00
Healthcare Support 164 $10,738.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $55,263.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 111 $9,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $21,406.00
Personal Care and Service 210 $26,985.00
Sales 425 $6,930.00
Office and Administrative Support 516 $42,615.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 307 $34,959.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $70,709.00
Production 177 $52,981.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $16,719.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78063 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 78063.

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 492 $52,159.00 182 $46,311.00
Business and Financial 172 $73,545.00 169 $16,755.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $157,411.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 27 $0.00
Legal 39 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 76 $11,339.00 163 $26,932.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 202 $48,702.00
Healthcare Support 77 $0.00 87 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $0.00 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $7,841.00 27 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $25,156.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $0.00 88 $21,771.00
Sales 294 $6,133.00 131 $13,012.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $86,364.00 476 $42,516.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 307 $34,959.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $70,709.00 0 $0.00
Production 153 $85,268.00 24 $11,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $16,719.00 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 3,749 households in 78063, with an average household size of 2.48 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 2,527 families living in the 78063 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 78063:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,211 94 222 1,222
Average Household Size 2.84 4.8 4.17 1.33
Total Families 2,211 94 222 0
Average Household Size 2.83 3.13 3.64 0

Poverty

Of the 2,527 families living in 78063, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78063:

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 4,683 housing units in 78063.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,749 80.06%
Vacant 934 19.94%

5.42% of the total 4,683 housing units in 78063 are rental units. This is approximately 254 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,407 are occupied by the owner - or 72.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78063 is $1,283.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78063 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    73
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    80
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    67
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78063 is $219,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78063 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    288
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    508
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    332
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    369
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    849
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    751
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    307
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78063. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78063 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    152
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    156
  • 1960 to 1969
    328
  • 1970 to 1979
    575
  • 1980 to 1989
    699
  • 1990 to 1999
    914
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,049
  • 2010 to 2013
    706
  • 2014 or later
    90

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 78063 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    69
  • 1 vehicle available
    769
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,405
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,506

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78063 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78063 that commute to work in a particular way.

42.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78063.

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
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    192
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    385
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    208
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    111
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    90
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    552
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    231
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    254
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    660
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    845
  • 90 or more minutes
    229

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78063 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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