78617 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78617, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78617 is a zip code in Bastrop County and Travis County, Texas, which covers Cedar Creek-Red Rock CCD and Austin, with a total population of 28,690 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 78617 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78617.

The estimated population of people living in 78617 is 28,690, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78617 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,690
+1.11%
+2.83%
2020
28,376
 -1.91% -
2019
28,930
+1.3%
-
2018
28,558
+2.36%
-
2017
27,900
 - -

Population of 78617 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78617 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
15.4%
14.4%
 +6.94%
Black/African American
7.2%
9.4%
 -23.40%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
75.1%
72.8%
 +3.16%
Asian
0.7%
1.6%
 -56.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.2%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78617 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 78617 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78617 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78617 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 +4.13% 33.4 +7.4% 32.4 +1.57%
2020 31.5 +2.61% 31.1 +2.64% 31.9 +2.57%
2019 30.7 +3.02% 30.3 +1.34% 31.1 +5.07%
2018 29.8 +0.68% 29.9 -0.66% 29.6 +1.72%
2017 29.6 - 30.1 - 29.1 -

The median age of the 78617 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 78617 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 2,268 -27.82% 2,385 -36.6% 1,658 1,612
10 to 19 2,779 -13.54% 2,745 +13.02% 2,410 3,062
20 to 29 2,372 +23.47% 1,503 +6.69% 2,931 1,594
30 to 39 2,440 -10.23% 2,255 -4.37% 2,180 2,152
40 to 49 2,371 +12.51% 1,894 +24.62% 2,670 2,369
50 to 59 1,855 -4.87% 1,170 +12.61% 1,720 1,252
60 to 69 604 +71.05% 684 +21.39% 1,089 833
70+ 233 +96.69% 342 +86.84% 448 710

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78617 zip code is $68,069.00.

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 78617.

  • Under 25
    $86,493.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,741.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,418.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,133.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78617 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 78617, 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 78617 is currently $99,354.00.

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.

6.37% of households in 78617 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 78617 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78617 is $28,584.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78617 by the total population of 78617.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78617 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78617 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
    4.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78617 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78617 zip over the age of 16 is 22,189.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 78617 is 62.90%.

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 78617 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,241 36.80% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 2,141 76.40% 9.50%
25 to 29 years 2,384 76.80% 17.40%
30 to 34 years 2,024 56.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 4,708 74.20% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 4,428 76.40% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 1,183 82.30% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 1,232 80.50% 18.90%
65 to 74 years 1,408 36.40% 7.40%
75 years and over 440 26.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78617. 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 7,793 62.50% 7.50%
Black or African American 1,833 54.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 113 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 175 41.10% 23.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9,978 75.30% 7.30%
Two or more races 2,297 63.30% 0.90%
Hispanic or Latino 15,893 71.80% 5.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,969 58.70% 14.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78617 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 78617 is 13,959, with median earnings of $35,941.00.

Women in 78617 are earning approximately 70.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,959 $35,941.00
Male 8,330 $38,811.00
Female 5,629 $27,203.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78617 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 1,113 $75,563.00
Business and Financial 396 $61,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 138 $57,348.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $76,389.00
Community and Social Service 163 $53,307.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 527 $55,386.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $23,889.00
Healthcare Practitioners 236 $63,785.00
Healthcare Support 626 $25,851.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $18,750.00
Law Enforcement 74 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 644 $13,641.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,281 $25,246.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $18,750.00
Sales 1,658 $21,756.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,868 $36,074.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,906 $39,363.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 569 $37,037.00
Production 987 $38,060.00
Transportation and Material Moving 493 $60,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78617 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 78617.

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 689 $67,118.00 424 $76,694.00
Business and Financial 101 $48,365.00 295 $77,652.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $110,357.00 56 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $0.00 113 $44,673.00
Legal 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 287 $0.00 240 $23,243.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $80,000.00 60 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $0.00 181 $63,680.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 626 $25,851.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $18,750.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 74 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 472 $15,469.00 172 $12,989.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 535 $38,872.00 746 $19,191.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 94 $18,750.00
Sales 796 $38,488.00 862 $12,072.00
Office and Administrative Support 531 $36,604.00 1,337 $35,553.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,887 $39,587.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 569 $37,037.00 0 $0.00
Production 745 $38,198.00 242 $22,446.00
Transportation and Material Moving 463 $62,546.00 30 $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 7,662 households in 78617, with an average household size of 3.4 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 6,166 families living in the 78617 zip code with an average family size of 3.73 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 78617:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,100 502 1,564 1,496
Average Household Size 3.94 3.43 3.71 1.58
Total Families 4,100 502 1,564 0
Average Household Size 3.88 3.27 3.49 0

Poverty

Of the 6,166 families living in 78617, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78617:

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 8,090 housing units in 78617.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,662 94.71%
Vacant 428 5.29%

14.05% of the total 8,090 housing units in 78617 are rental units. This is approximately 1,137 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,315 are occupied by the owner - or 78.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78617 is $1,253.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78617 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
    210
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    191
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    462
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    314
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    145
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78617 is $189,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78617 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    697
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    489
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    920
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,441
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,029
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    542
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    131
  • $1,000,000 or more
    66

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78617. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78617 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    131
  • 1940 to 1949
    89
  • 1950 to 1959
    83
  • 1960 to 1969
    123
  • 1970 to 1979
    753
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,046
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,601
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,447
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,776
  • 2014 or later
    41

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 78617 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    126
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,462
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,868
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,206

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78617 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78617 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78617.

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
    272
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    256
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    761
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,315
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,071
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,147
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,780
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    323
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,070
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,642
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,152
  • 90 or more minutes
    292

Summary

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