78332 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78332, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78332 is a zip code in Duval County and Jim Wells County, Texas, which covers Benavides CCD, Alice CCD, and Orange Grove-Sandia, with a total population of 27,274 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 78332 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78332.

The estimated population of people living in 78332 is 27,274, with a median age of 35.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78332 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,274
 -3.63% -4.77%
2020
28,301
 -2.21% -
2019
28,941
 -0.04% -
2018
28,953
+1.09%
-
2017
28,641
 - -

Population of 78332 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78332 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
13%
12.8%
 +1.56%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
85.7%
85.3%
 +0.47%
Asian
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78332 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 78332 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78332 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78332 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 +1.15% 33.6 +2.13% 38.1 +4.1%
2020 34.8 0% 32.9 -1.79% 36.6 +1.1%
2019 34.8 +0.58% 33.5 +0.3% 36.2 -0.82%
2018 34.6 -0.57% 33.4 +0.3% 36.5 -0.82%
2017 34.8 - 33.3 - 36.8 -

The median age of the 78332 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 78332 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 2,092 -3.05% 2,110 -5.75% 2,012 1,968
10 to 19 2,196 +5.22% 2,060 -2.79% 2,308 1,943
20 to 29 2,054 -12.39% 1,979 -24.34% 1,802 1,531
30 to 39 1,651 +15.01% 2,005 +3.75% 1,908 2,079
40 to 49 1,707 -0.22% 1,751 -10.7% 1,672 1,559
50 to 59 1,532 -17.48% 1,669 -6.65% 1,266 1,541
60 to 69 1,486 -0.32% 1,892 -22.75% 1,475 1,490
70+ 1,004 +19.39% 1,453 +5.5% 1,203 1,517

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78332 zip code is $47,456.00.

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 78332.

  • Under 25
    $26,364.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,484.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,926.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,378.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78332 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 78332, 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 78332 is currently $64,705.00.

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.

1.51% of households in 78332 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 78332 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78332 is $22,863.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78332 by the total population of 78332.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78332 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78332 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
    5.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78332 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78332 zip over the age of 16 is 20,418.

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 78332 is 54.70%.

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 78332 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,375 21.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,884 59.80% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 1,449 73.30% 8.80%
30 to 34 years 1,982 79.40% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 3,623 83.80% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 3,143 70.90% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,277 71.30% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,734 43.30% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 2,304 24.20% 2.20%
75 years and over 1,647 3.50% 1.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78332. 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 18,159 56.70% 3.00%
Black or African American 135 63.70% 25.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 134 86.60% 0.00%
Asian 29 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 156 100.00% 0.00%
Other 568 46.10% 3.80%
Two or more races 1,237 52.50% 13.10%
Hispanic or Latino 17,074 56.90% 3.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,986 52.90% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78332 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 78332 is 11,178, with median earnings of $31,910.00.

Women in 78332 are earning approximately 53.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,178 $31,910.00
Male 5,986 $46,471.00
Female 5,192 $24,934.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78332 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 787 $28,828.00
Business and Financial 454 $50,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 63 $65,824.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $117,554.00
Community and Social Service 353 $35,417.00
Legal 107 $37,034.00
Educational and Library 704 $46,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 242 $11,429.00
Healthcare Practitioners 638 $40,865.00
Healthcare Support 649 $15,264.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 264 $67,885.00
Food Preparation and Serving 504 $14,467.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 664 $9,375.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $18,125.00
Sales 1,503 $22,468.00
Office and Administrative Support 878 $28,886.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $30,341.00
Construction and Extraction 925 $54,792.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 614 $45,948.00
Production 636 $56,029.00
Transportation and Material Moving 652 $36,324.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78332 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 78332.

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 414 $51,531.00 373 $26,334.00
Business and Financial 242 $143,457.00 212 $33,448.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 56 $66,023.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 91 $63,398.00 262 $24,639.00
Legal 48 $70,565.00 59 $0.00
Educational and Library 224 $59,188.00 480 $38,274.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 170 $0.00 72 $40,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 130 $31,484.00 508 $41,490.00
Healthcare Support 52 $17,759.00 597 $15,205.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 238 $69,135.00 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $26,402.00 214 $7,108.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 372 $24,153.00 292 $8,455.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 76 $18,125.00
Sales 537 $19,335.00 966 $27,883.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $45,119.00 812 $28,494.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 71 $27,336.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 925 $54,792.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 563 $49,844.00 51 $0.00
Production 588 $65,343.00 48 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 555 $43,575.00 97 $16,250.00

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 8,913 households in 78332, with an average household size of 3.03 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 6,675 families living in the 78332 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 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 78332:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,449 762 1,464 2,238
Average Household Size 3.56 3.03 4.25 1.18
Total Families 4,449 762 1,464 0
Average Household Size 3.55 2.75 4.13 0

Poverty

Of the 6,675 families living in 78332, 17.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78332:

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 10,842 housing units in 78332.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,913 82.21%
Vacant 1,929 17.79%

22.60% of the total 10,842 housing units in 78332 are rental units. This is approximately 2,450 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,922 are occupied by the owner - or 54.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78332 is $797.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78332 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
    541
  • Less than $500
    420
  • $500 to $999
    1,245
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    507
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    278
  • $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 78332 is $78,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78332 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,958
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,666
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    794
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    533
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    679
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    147
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    138
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78332. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78332 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    351
  • 1940 to 1949
    380
  • 1950 to 1959
    881
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,486
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,226
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,010
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,491
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,204
  • 2010 to 2013
    813
  • 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 78332 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    647
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,067
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,327
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,872

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78332 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78332 that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78332.

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
    530
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,550
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,712
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,007
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    274
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    64
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,642
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    300
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    827
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    659
  • 90 or more minutes
    543

Summary

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