78566 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78566, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78566 is a zip code in Cameron County, Texas, which covers East Cameron CCD, Los Fresnos-Laureles CCD, and Rio Hondo, with a total population of 24,551 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 78566 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78566.

The estimated population of people living in 78566 is 24,551, with a median age of 32.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78566 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,551
+36.4%
+35.49%
2020
17,999
+3.45%
-
2019
17,398
 -4.66% -
2018
18,249
+0.71%
-
2017
18,120
 - -

Population of 78566 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78566 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
8.5%
11.6%
 -26.72%
Black/African American
1.5%
0.2%
 +650.00%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
89.6%
87.6%
 +2.28%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78566 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 78566 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78566 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78566 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.2 -0.62% 25.2 -13.4% 34.7 +0.29%
2020 32.4 +5.54% 29.1 -2.68% 34.6 +11.61%
2019 30.7 +5.14% 29.9 +3.82% 31 +2.99%
2018 29.2 -1.35% 28.8 +1.77% 30.1 -1.63%
2017 29.6 - 28.3 - 30.6 -

The median age of the 78566 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 78566 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 1,674 +49.9% 1,560 +15.28% 2,461 1,711
10 to 19 1,905 +52.44% 1,619 +53.6% 2,947 2,502
20 to 29 1,201 +11.84% 1,175 -6.79% 1,293 1,061
30 to 39 916 +23.4% 1,241 +38.06% 1,079 1,670
40 to 49 1,393 +45.74% 1,302 +46.41% 1,989 1,915
50 to 59 1,005 +29.44% 1,041 +28.86% 1,325 1,360
60 to 69 602 +56.21% 581 +14.42% 962 650
70+ 456 +19.17% 449 +100.47% 545 1,081

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78566 zip code is $46,660.00.

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 78566.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,561.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,522.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78566 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 78566, 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 78566 is currently $66,397.00.

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.

2.96% of households in 78566 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 78566 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78566 is $19,540.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78566 by the total population of 78566.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78566 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78566 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
    6.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78566 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78566 zip over the age of 16 is 16,885.

Of those people, a total of 57.90% 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 78566 is 53.50%.

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 78566 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,955 25.50% 49.70%
20 to 24 years 1,505 65.90% 18.10%
25 to 29 years 849 87.60% 3.40%
30 to 34 years 1,224 69.00% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 3,693 79.60% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 3,067 68.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,354 68.20% 0.20%
60 to 64 years 913 43.70% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 1,122 25.60% 1.00%
75 years and over 1,203 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78566. 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 12,032 53.80% 6.70%
Black or African American 137 59.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 90 75.60% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 955 60.90% 13.90%
Two or more races 3,671 70.30% 8.70%
Hispanic or Latino 15,030 59.10% 7.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,666 46.50% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78566 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 78566 is 9,041, with median earnings of $30,989.00.

Women in 78566 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,041 $30,989.00
Male 5,041 $35,754.00
Female 4,000 $23,805.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78566 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 800 $36,341.00
Business and Financial 237 $45,037.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $81,406.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $62,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $56,250.00
Community and Social Service 170 $26,500.00
Legal 60 $0.00
Educational and Library 582 $53,413.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $87,722.00
Healthcare Practitioners 361 $52,371.00
Healthcare Support 308 $14,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 234 $48,056.00
Law Enforcement 376 $28,841.00
Food Preparation and Serving 490 $15,905.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 398 $14,216.00
Personal Care and Service 287 $16,852.00
Sales 719 $22,466.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,149 $31,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 175 $35,179.00
Construction and Extraction 923 $32,759.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $29,125.00
Production 431 $43,199.00
Transportation and Material Moving 505 $40,435.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78566 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 78566.

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 614 $36,048.00 186 $70,139.00
Business and Financial 106 $90,755.00 131 $24,637.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $81,406.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $62,188.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00 63 $82,750.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 154 $25,761.00
Legal 0 $0.00 60 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $63,250.00 497 $41,181.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $53,698.00 286 $51,379.00
Healthcare Support 98 $21,944.00 210 $12,661.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 186 $49,500.00 48 $14,900.00
Law Enforcement 332 $26,250.00 44 $28,841.00
Food Preparation and Serving 188 $10,500.00 302 $16,404.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $14,083.00 227 $14,271.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $16,554.00 190 $17,246.00
Sales 298 $29,769.00 421 $21,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 312 $37,397.00 837 $29,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 175 $35,179.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 914 $32,972.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 321 $17,438.00 31 $0.00
Production 283 $65,430.00 148 $21,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 392 $41,994.00 113 $15,417.00

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 6,934 households in 78566, with an average household size of 3.53 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 5,805 families living in the 78566 zip code with an average family size of 3.91 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 78566:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,576 917 1,312 1,129
Average Household Size 4.25 3.35 3.84 1.02
Total Families 3,576 917 1,312 0
Average Household Size 4.23 3.18 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 5,805 families living in 78566, 25.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78566:

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 8,032 housing units in 78566.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,934 86.33%
Vacant 1,098 13.67%

22.68% of the total 8,032 housing units in 78566 are rental units. This is approximately 1,822 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,989 are occupied by the owner - or 62.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78566 is $778.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78566 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
    123
  • Less than $500
    276
  • $500 to $999
    1,218
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    210
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    113
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78566 is $111,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78566 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    640
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,424
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,220
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    601
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    537
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    404
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    123
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78566. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78566 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    40
  • 1940 to 1949
    15
  • 1950 to 1959
    247
  • 1960 to 1969
    270
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,058
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,096
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,314
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,761
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,231
  • 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 78566 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    436
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,126
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,519
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,853

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78566 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78566 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78566.

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
    125
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    839
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    610
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,443
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,719
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,008
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,589
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    331
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    446
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    359
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    76
  • 90 or more minutes
    111

Summary

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