78372 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78372, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78372 is a zip code in Jim Wells County and Live Oak County, Texas, which covers Orange Grove-Sandia CCD and George West, with a total population of 5,261 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 78372 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78372.

The estimated population of people living in 78372 is 5,261, with a median age of 31.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78372 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,261
+5.92%
-15.59%
2020
4,967
 -16.81% -
2019
5,971
 -3.29% -
2018
6,174
 -0.95% -
2017
6,233
 - -

Population of 78372 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78372 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
39.3%
40.3%
 -2.48%
Black/African American
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
58.1%
58.8%
 -1.19%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.2%
 +1,150.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78372 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 78372 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78372 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78372 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31 +6.9% 32.7 +12.76% 26.2 -9.34%
2020 29 +10.69% 29 +13.28% 28.9 +9.47%
2019 26.2 +0.38% 25.6 +0.79% 26.4 -0.38%
2018 26.1 -2.97% 25.4 -6.27% 26.5 -1.12%
2017 26.9 - 27.1 - 26.8 -

The median age of the 78372 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 78372 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 9 581 -23.56% 826 -5.03% 450 706
10 to 19 630 -43.33% 634 +40.37% 365 666
20 to 29 342 -124.6% 538 -55.01% 70 284
30 to 39 389 +47.35% 316 +35.29% 493 408
40 to 49 248 -14.26% 446 -106.01% 211 109
50 to 59 304 -57.87% 302 -19.36% 162 229
60 to 69 245 16.05% 136 +68.79% 238 244
70+ 115 +124% 181 +51.3% 335 291

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78372 zip code is $47,721.00.

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 78372.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,212.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,293.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78372 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 78372, 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 78372 is currently $71,738.00.

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.

10.91% of households in 78372 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 78372 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.18%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78372 is $21,447.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78372 by the total population of 78372.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78372 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78372 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
    3.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    72.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78372 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78372 zip over the age of 16 is 3,383.

Of those people, a total of 47.80% 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 78372 is 45.60%.

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 78372 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 309 1.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 88 90.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 266 25.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 434 68.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 625 57.60% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 271 73.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 282 64.50% 34.10%
60 to 64 years 226 64.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 679 41.80% 4.60%
75 years and over 203 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 78372. 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 3,093 48.50% 5.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 44 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 242 48.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,670 44.10% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,582 52.10% 7.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78372 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 78372 is 1,541, with median earnings of $43,750.00.

Women in 78372 are earning approximately 59.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,541 $43,750.00
Male 867 $51,855.00
Female 674 $30,625.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78372 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 320 $88,278.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 81 $38,162.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 168 $58,070.00
Healthcare Support 90 $9,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $15,929.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 146 $21,847.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $15,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $51,504.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $0.00
Production 44 $51,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $71,321.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78372 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 78372.

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 211 $83,558.00 109 $88,486.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $0.00 60 $39,118.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 153 $58,399.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 90 $9,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 52 $15,929.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Sales 105 $21,491.00 41 $34,236.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 95 $15,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $51,504.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 29 $54,375.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $71,934.00 26 $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 1,577 households in 78372, with an average household size of 3.34 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 1,229 families living in the 78372 zip code with an average family size of 3.9 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 78372:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 894 60 275 348
Average Household Size 3.45 5.7 5.09 1.25
Total Families 894 60 275 0
Average Household Size 3.45 5.58 4.99 0

Poverty

Of the 1,229 families living in 78372, 21.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78372:

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 2,160 housing units in 78372.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,577 73.01%
Vacant 583 26.99%

13.94% of the total 2,160 housing units in 78372 are rental units. This is approximately 301 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,233 are occupied by the owner - or 57.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78372 is $818.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78372 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
    43
  • Less than $500
    49
  • $500 to $999
    175
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    77
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 78372 is $98,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78372 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    280
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    341
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    105
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    103
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    151
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    253
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78372. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78372 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    179
  • 1940 to 1949
    40
  • 1950 to 1959
    53
  • 1960 to 1969
    54
  • 1970 to 1979
    356
  • 1980 to 1989
    316
  • 1990 to 1999
    373
  • 2000 to 2009
    485
  • 2010 to 2013
    229
  • 2014 or later
    75

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 78372 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    137
  • 1 vehicle available
    341
  • 2 vehicles available
    890
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    209

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78372 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78372 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78372.

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
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    309
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    0
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    119
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    75
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    16
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    188
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    123
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    387
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    112
  • 90 or more minutes
    73

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78372 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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