78621 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78621, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78621 is a zip code in Bastrop County, Lee County, Travis County, and Williamson County, Texas, which covers Bastrop CCD, Elgin CCD, Lexington CCD, Austin CCD, Northeast Travis CCD, and Taylor, with a total population of 24,919 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 78621 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78621.

The estimated population of people living in 78621 is 24,919, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78621 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,919
+1.34%
+11.94%
2020
24,590
+2.73%
-
2019
23,936
+1.87%
-
2018
23,496
+5.55%
-
2017
22,261
 - -

Population of 78621 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78621 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
43.7%
46.2%
 -5.41%
Black/African American
12.1%
12.5%
 -3.20%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
39.5%
39.2%
 +0.77%
Asian
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
1.1%
 +236.36%
Other
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78621 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 78621 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78621 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78621 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 -1.08% 36.6 +0.83% 36.7 -4.68%
2020 37 -0.8% 36.3 +1.4% 38.5 -3.27%
2019 37.3 +4.78% 35.8 +6.87% 39.8 +6.99%
2018 35.6 +1.42% 33.5 -2.05% 37.2 +4.49%
2017 35.1 - 34.2 - 35.6 -

The median age of the 78621 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 78621 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 1,724 -7.75% 1,628 +28.52% 1,587 2,087
10 to 19 1,533 +17.8% 1,733 +0.75% 1,784 1,735
20 to 29 1,508 -6.65% 1,344 +4.34% 1,401 1,392
30 to 39 1,700 +7.45% 1,463 +34.62% 1,779 2,020
40 to 49 1,116 +21.36% 1,265 +23.35% 1,337 1,570
50 to 59 1,749 -17.96% 1,413 +23.47% 1,417 1,768
60 to 69 1,215 +21.44% 1,307 +24.16% 1,452 1,589
70+ 607 +60.94% 956 +3.2% 1,033 968

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78621 zip code is $85,262.00.

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 78621.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,115.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,127.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,454.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78621 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 78621, 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 78621 is currently $94,097.00.

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.

4.27% of households in 78621 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 78621 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78621 is $32,470.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78621 by the total population of 78621.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78621 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78621 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
    10.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78621 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78621 zip over the age of 16 is 18,564.

Of those people, a total of 69.40% 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 78621 is 66.40%.

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 78621 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 838 43.80% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 1,251 84.10% 3.70%
25 to 29 years 1,542 90.90% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 1,495 82.60% 12.10%
35 to 44 years 3,541 88.60% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 3,163 87.00% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,692 78.10% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 1,722 57.30% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 2,246 22.60% 0.60%
75 years and over 1,074 11.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78621. 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 11,966 66.10% 3.20%
Black or African American 2,105 68.40% 9.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 66 97.00% 25.00%
Asian 158 86.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3,522 82.50% 3.10%
Two or more races 747 57.00% 14.80%
Hispanic or Latino 6,737 79.70% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,179 62.60% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78621 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 78621 is 12,322, with median earnings of $41,418.00.

Women in 78621 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,322 $41,418.00
Male 6,212 $46,326.00
Female 6,110 $38,525.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78621 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 1,373 $63,295.00
Business and Financial 461 $65,674.00
Computer and Mathematical 335 $79,913.00
Architecture and Engineering 256 $104,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 70 $57,391.00
Community and Social Service 46 $41,000.00
Legal 142 $27,367.00
Educational and Library 695 $53,939.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 188 $44,022.00
Healthcare Practitioners 410 $41,710.00
Healthcare Support 575 $9,404.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 248 $29,100.00
Law Enforcement 81 $71,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 629 $18,160.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 603 $27,157.00
Personal Care and Service 398 $21,779.00
Sales 860 $39,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,589 $39,409.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 83 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,367 $43,630.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 288 $37,589.00
Production 757 $36,348.00
Transportation and Material Moving 517 $62,732.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78621 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 78621.

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 579 $66,023.00 794 $55,758.00
Business and Financial 96 $211,250.00 365 $60,605.00
Computer and Mathematical 287 $79,855.00 48 $106,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 245 $104,531.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 36 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 46 $41,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 142 $27,367.00
Educational and Library 164 $44,107.00 531 $54,927.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00 169 $43,764.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $96,250.00 367 $41,363.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 575 $9,404.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $77,743.00 183 $16,824.00
Law Enforcement 52 $122,679.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 227 $25,876.00 402 $12,879.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 453 $30,313.00 150 $20,096.00
Personal Care and Service 283 $21,879.00 115 $13,750.00
Sales 483 $46,017.00 377 $37,581.00
Office and Administrative Support 203 $49,410.00 1,386 $38,943.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 83 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,334 $43,700.00 33 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 258 $38,929.00 30 $0.00
Production 558 $45,337.00 199 $23,383.00
Transportation and Material Moving 453 $63,097.00 64 $33,333.00

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 8,103 households in 78621, with an average household size of 3.06 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 6,163 families living in the 78621 zip code with an average family size of 3.52 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 78621:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,455 291 1,417 1,940
Average Household Size 3.65 3.77 3.59 1.2
Total Families 4,455 291 1,417 0
Average Household Size 3.59 2.99 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 6,163 families living in 78621, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78621:

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 9,039 housing units in 78621.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,103 89.64%
Vacant 936 10.36%

14.85% of the total 9,039 housing units in 78621 are rental units. This is approximately 1,342 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,628 are occupied by the owner - or 73.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78621 is $1,127.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78621 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
    133
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    397
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    626
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    280
  • $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 78621 is $203,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78621 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    468
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    650
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,131
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    993
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,530
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,218
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    584
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78621. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78621 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    824
  • 1940 to 1949
    116
  • 1950 to 1959
    445
  • 1960 to 1969
    562
  • 1970 to 1979
    667
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,521
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,725
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,234
  • 2010 to 2013
    935
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 78621 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    166
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,108
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,440
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,389

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78621 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78621 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78621.

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
    266
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    561
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    789
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    713
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    798
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    419
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,354
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    466
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    967
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,468
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,913
  • 90 or more minutes
    186

Summary

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