78543 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78543, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78543 is a zip code in Hidalgo County, Texas, which covers Edcouch-Elsa, with a total population of 8,421 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 78543 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78543.

The estimated population of people living in 78543 is 8,421, with a median age of 32.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78543 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,421
 -17.34% -5.23%
2020
10,188
+17.25%
-
2019
8,689
 -4.7% -
2018
9,118
+2.61%
-
2017
8,886
 - -

Population of 78543 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78543 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
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
99.3%
99.2%
 +0.10%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78543 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 78543 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78543 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78543 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.5 -5.8% 34.2 -1.72% 31.7 -5.65%
2020 34.5 +8.15% 34.8 0% 33.6 +10.89%
2019 31.9 -0.93% 34.8 -0.57% 30.3 +1%
2018 32.2 +7.33% 35 +18.64% 30 -0.99%
2017 30 - 29.5 - 30.3 -

The median age of the 78543 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 78543 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 9 676 +16.48% 727 +10.86% 740 780
10 to 19 904 -46.49% 959 -37.73% 518 601
20 to 29 324 +73.4% 856 -8.66% 612 775
30 to 39 373 -16.42% 617 -7.25% 307 518
40 to 49 462 11.3% 645 -14.34% 401 546
50 to 59 411 +32.37% 527 +28.45% 521 585
60 to 69 224 +86.22% 293 +71.46% 459 460
70+ 382 -22.22% 506 -43.66% 287 311

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78543 zip code is $44,804.00.

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 78543.

  • Under 25
    $102,732.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,590.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,603.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78543 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 78543, 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 78543 is currently $60,038.00.

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.

1.60% of households in 78543 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 78543 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78543 is $18,901.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78543 by the total population of 78543.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78543 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78543 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
    8.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78543 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78543 zip over the age of 16 is 6,364.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% 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 78543 is 53.90%.

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 78543 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 582 18.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 731 56.00% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 656 80.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 419 71.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 980 77.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 952 77.00% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 527 59.00% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 487 53.20% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 754 14.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 276 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 78543. 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 4,328 56.90% 3.80%
Black or African American 96 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 162 58.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,778 48.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 6,302 55.90% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 62 0.00% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78543 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 78543 is 3,431, with median earnings of $27,296.00.

Women in 78543 are earning approximately 67.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,431 $27,296.00
Male 1,677 $32,060.00
Female 1,754 $21,513.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78543 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 129 $190,093.00
Business and Financial 50 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $0.00
Community and Social Service 87 $46,950.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 294 $51,594.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $0.00
Healthcare Support 405 $15,963.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $23,717.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 211 $16,776.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00
Sales 548 $11,799.00
Office and Administrative Support 432 $25,294.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $61,221.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 131 $32,173.00
Transportation and Material Moving 278 $47,197.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78543 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 78543.

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 41 $0.00 88 $0.00
Business and Financial 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 87 $46,950.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $0.00 209 $50,054.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 35 $0.00
Healthcare Support 220 $17,040.00 185 $12,869.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 115 $23,717.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $22,333.00 155 $16,039.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Sales 259 $12,381.00 289 $9,443.00
Office and Administrative Support 65 $0.00 367 $25,790.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $61,221.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 131 $32,173.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 255 $52,711.00 23 $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 2,566 households in 78543, with an average household size of 3.28 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 2,155 families living in the 78543 zip code with an average family size of 3.67 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 78543:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,400 202 553 411
Average Household Size 3.83 3.02 3.68 0
Total Families 1,400 202 553 0
Average Household Size 3.83 2.54 3.68 0

Poverty

Of the 2,155 families living in 78543, 18.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78543:

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 2,800 housing units in 78543.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,566 91.64%
Vacant 234 8.36%

18.18% of the total 2,800 housing units in 78543 are rental units. This is approximately 509 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,965 are occupied by the owner - or 70.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78543 is $638.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78543 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    154
  • $500 to $999
    279
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    76
  • $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 78543 is $67,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78543 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    770
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    717
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    445
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78543. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78543 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    85
  • 1950 to 1959
    130
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    305
  • 1980 to 1989
    563
  • 1990 to 1999
    343
  • 2000 to 2009
    860
  • 2010 to 2013
    307
  • 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 78543 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    105
  • 1 vehicle available
    797
  • 2 vehicles available
    988
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    676

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78543 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78543 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78543.

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
    71
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    284
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    253
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    420
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    507
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    389
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    755
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    199
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    112
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    98

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78543 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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