78208 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78208, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78208 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio Central, with a total population of 4,175 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 78208 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78208.

The estimated population of people living in 78208 is 4,175, with a median age of 33.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78208 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,175
 -8.22% -11.25%
2020
4,549
 -7.41% -
2019
4,913
 -2.35% -
2018
5,031
+6.95%
-
2017
4,704
 - -

Population of 78208 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78208 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
9.3%
11.3%
 -17.70%
Black/African American
13.7%
14.6%
 -6.16%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
71.4%
72.3%
 -1.24%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
0.3%
 +1,133.33%
Other
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78208 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 78208 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78208 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78208 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33 -0.6% 32.6 +0.62% 33.8 -3.7%
2020 33.2 +4.73% 32.4 +1.89% 35.1 +11.43%
2019 31.7 -3.94% 31.8 -2.15% 31.5 -5.12%
2018 33 +1.54% 32.5 -8.19% 33.2 +5.06%
2017 32.5 - 35.4 - 31.6 -

The median age of the 78208 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 78208 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 9 377 -10.76% 378 -6.32% 327 353
10 to 19 241 +31.63% 302 -23.34% 304 212
20 to 29 408 -23.57% 384 -32.47% 299 266
30 to 39 265 +37.81% 430 -10.54% 357 341
40 to 49 313 -50.47% 184 -20.25% 180 142
50 to 59 342 -38.34% 324 -36.62% 225 198
60 to 69 179 +35.02% 169 +32.34% 246 219
70+ 198 -23.76% 210 +75.09% 153 353

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78208 zip code is $20,677.00.

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 78208.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $35,211.00
  • 45 to 64
    $22,880.00
  • 65 and over
    $14,386.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78208 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 78208, 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 78208 is currently $33,470.00.

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.

0.94% of households in 78208 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 78208 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    53.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    2.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78208 is $15,381.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78208 by the total population of 78208.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78208 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78208 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
    5.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78208 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78208 zip over the age of 16 is 3,152.

Of those people, a total of 51.10% 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 78208 is 44.90%.

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 78208 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 173 16.80% 34.50%
20 to 24 years 278 69.80% 41.80%
25 to 29 years 287 75.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 457 70.90% 22.50%
35 to 44 years 420 86.20% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 331 80.40% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 235 33.20% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 253 36.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 473 10.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 245 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78208. 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 1,391 49.00% 4.60%
Black or African American 470 43.20% 9.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 775 63.70% 9.50%
Two or more races 511 45.20% 36.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,180 52.00% 14.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 369 58.50% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78208 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 78208 is 1,415, with median earnings of $25,450.00.

Women in 78208 are earning approximately 98.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,415 $25,450.00
Male 728 $25,682.00
Female 687 $25,354.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78208 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 38 $78,750.00
Business and Financial 64 $56,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $18,963.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $52,589.00
Healthcare Support 72 $4,231.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 222 $19,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $25,542.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $0.00
Sales 130 $24,259.00
Office and Administrative Support 144 $29,400.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 122 $29,286.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $12,292.00
Production 88 $28,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78208 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 78208.

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 38 $78,750.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 43 $71,250.00 21 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 48 $18,963.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 31 $41,563.00
Healthcare Support 72 $4,231.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 126 $19,194.00 96 $19,722.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 68 $19,000.00 103 $27,623.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Sales 43 $37,750.00 87 $21,806.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $0.00 125 $28,450.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 112 $30,179.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $12,292.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $28,750.00 50 $52,596.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00 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 1,817 households in 78208, with an average household size of 2.24 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 859 families living in the 78208 zip code with an average family size of 3.38 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 78208:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 364 36 459 958
Average Household Size 3.08 4.72 3.74 1.1
Total Families 364 36 459 0
Average Household Size 3.08 4.72 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 859 families living in 78208, 35.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78208:

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 2,214 housing units in 78208.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,817 82.07%
Vacant 397 17.93%

49.46% of the total 2,214 housing units in 78208 are rental units. This is approximately 1,095 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 607 are occupied by the owner - or 27.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78208 is $792.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78208 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
    115
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    706
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    166
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    42
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78208 is $109,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78208 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    248
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    95
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    96
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    37
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    74
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78208. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78208 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    796
  • 1940 to 1949
    241
  • 1950 to 1959
    101
  • 1960 to 1969
    257
  • 1970 to 1979
    94
  • 1980 to 1989
    157
  • 1990 to 1999
    91
  • 2000 to 2009
    245
  • 2010 to 2013
    232
  • 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 78208 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    405
  • 1 vehicle available
    939
  • 2 vehicles available
    388
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    85

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78208 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78208 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78208.

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
    1
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    138
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    327
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    247
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    268
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    45
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    201
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    32
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    28
  • 90 or more minutes
    39

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78208 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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