78102 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78102, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78102 is a zip code in Bee County and Live Oak County, Texas, which covers Beeville CCD, Pettus-Pawnee CCD, Skidmore CCD, George West CCD, and Three Rivers, with a total population of 27,271 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 78102 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78102.

The estimated population of people living in 78102 is 27,271, with a median age of 35.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78102 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,271
 -3.48% -4.81%
2020
28,253
 -0.25% -
2019
28,323
 -1.18% -
2018
28,662
+0.05%
-
2017
28,648
 - -

Population of 78102 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78102 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
29.6%
30.7%
 -3.58%
Black/African American
7.6%
9.3%
 -18.28%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
59%
58.6%
 +0.68%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.3%
 +933.33%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78102 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 78102 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78102 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78102 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.2 +0.86% 35.6 +0.85% 34.4 +0.88%
2020 34.9 +0.87% 35.3 +1.15% 34.1 +1.49%
2019 34.6 -0.29% 34.9 -0.29% 33.6 -0.59%
2018 34.7 0% 35 0% 33.8 0%
2017 34.7 - 35 - 33.8 -

The median age of the 78102 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 78102 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 1,752 -22.42% 1,707 -8.55% 1,375 1,545
10 to 19 1,715 0.04% 1,622 -8.47% 1,714 1,483
20 to 29 3,479 -1.74% 1,485 -3.37% 3,413 1,433
30 to 39 3,459 +10.02% 1,158 +13.23% 3,808 1,309
40 to 49 3,028 -11.44% 1,339 -25.7% 2,688 1,013
50 to 59 2,353 -17.29% 1,374 -20.47% 1,965 1,108
60 to 69 1,227 +9.77% 982 +6.32% 1,349 1,038
70+ 761 +27.38% 1,207 -13.3% 982 1,048

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78102 zip code is $49,731.00.

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 78102.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,950.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,225.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,944.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78102 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 78102, 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 78102 is currently $63,975.00.

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.

2.74% of households in 78102 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 78102 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78102 is $19,110.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78102 by the total population of 78102.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78102 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78102 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
    7.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78102 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78102 zip over the age of 16 is 22,457.

Of those people, a total of 41.70% 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 78102 is 38.60%.

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 78102 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,303 21.20% 7.60%
20 to 24 years 2,340 65.60% 22.70%
25 to 29 years 2,506 51.00% 11.30%
30 to 34 years 2,548 36.90% 2.10%
35 to 44 years 4,447 43.90% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 3,390 47.70% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 1,506 40.50% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 1,300 41.70% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 1,933 29.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,184 3.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78102. 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 15,931 48.40% 9.10%
Black or African American 2,068 8.20% 2.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 135 7.40% 0.00%
Asian 57 15.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 603 39.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 3,663 33.80% 0.70%
Hispanic or Latino 12,444 47.40% 8.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,070 47.60% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78102 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 78102 is 8,660, with median earnings of $35,478.00.

Women in 78102 are earning approximately 61.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,660 $35,478.00
Male 4,901 $43,373.00
Female 3,759 $26,573.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78102 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 779 $43,325.00
Business and Financial 131 $48,646.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $28,516.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 135 $46,964.00
Community and Social Service 243 $26,470.00
Legal 204 $0.00
Educational and Library 495 $52,171.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $26,477.00
Healthcare Practitioners 414 $49,607.00
Healthcare Support 349 $14,560.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 760 $43,978.00
Food Preparation and Serving 359 $15,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 324 $15,857.00
Personal Care and Service 242 $23,445.00
Sales 1,025 $19,657.00
Office and Administrative Support 407 $25,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 906 $43,567.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 244 $38,039.00
Production 604 $48,986.00
Transportation and Material Moving 512 $38,864.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78102 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 78102.

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 238 $53,649.00 541 $39,234.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 123 $47,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $0.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $0.00 69 $0.00
Community and Social Service 65 $41,719.00 178 $25,755.00
Legal 195 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 155 $55,734.00 340 $50,395.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $26,544.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $0.00 354 $54,762.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 343 $14,421.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 527 $45,952.00 233 $34,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 248 $16,028.00 111 $11,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $11,141.00 259 $16,440.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 204 $23,071.00
Sales 599 $33,320.00 426 $16,799.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $35,481.00 306 $25,652.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 906 $43,567.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $38,157.00 11 $0.00
Production 561 $49,339.00 43 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 426 $38,734.00 86 $55,213.00

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 7,087 households in 78102, with an average household size of 2.77 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 4,625 families living in the 78102 zip code with an average family size of 3.54 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 78102:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,223 406 996 2,462
Average Household Size 3.67 3 3.66 1.21
Total Families 3,223 406 996 0
Average Household Size 3.6 2.92 3.59 0

Poverty

Of the 4,625 families living in 78102, 17.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78102:

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 8,655 housing units in 78102.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,087 81.88%
Vacant 1,568 18.12%

24.46% of the total 8,655 housing units in 78102 are rental units. This is approximately 2,117 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,696 are occupied by the owner - or 54.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78102 is $900.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78102 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
    274
  • Less than $500
    384
  • $500 to $999
    832
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    807
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    37
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78102 is $100,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78102 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,048
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,283
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    858
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    703
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    405
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    291
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    107
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78102. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78102 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    356
  • 1940 to 1949
    320
  • 1950 to 1959
    953
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,206
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,313
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,395
  • 1990 to 1999
    751
  • 2000 to 2009
    713
  • 2010 to 2013
    610
  • 2014 or later
    38

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 78102 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    429
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,813
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,519
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,326

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78102 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78102 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78102.

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
    609
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,189
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,145
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    847
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    507
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    251
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    418
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    207
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    236
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    267
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    325
  • 90 or more minutes
    198

Summary

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