78644 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78644, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78644 is a zip code in Caldwell County, Texas, which covers Lockhart CCD, Luling CCD, and Martindale, with a total population of 20,119 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 78644 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78644.

The estimated population of people living in 78644 is 20,119, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78644 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,119
+13.83%
+10.02%
2020
17,675
 -3.89% -
2019
18,390
+0.63%
-
2018
18,274
 -0.07% -
2017
18,287
 - -

Population of 78644 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78644 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
41.4%
40.8%
 +1.47%
Black/African American
4.5%
4.9%
 -8.16%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
50.6%
51.2%
 -1.17%
Asian
1.8%
2%
 -10.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.8%
 +87.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78644 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 78644 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78644 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78644 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 -1.75% 39.6 -1% 38.4 -3.76%
2020 39.9 +0.25% 40 +2.04% 39.9 -1.72%
2019 39.8 +1.27% 39.2 +2.35% 40.6 +1.75%
2018 39.3 +3.15% 38.3 +5.8% 39.9 +2.57%
2017 38.1 - 36.2 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 78644 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 78644 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 9 960 +19.4% 1,183 -19.47% 1,150 958
10 to 19 1,742 -11.36% 844 +64.1% 1,452 1,504
20 to 29 1,229 -13.4% 1,102 +38.01% 1,057 1,568
30 to 39 1,220 1.94% 1,590 -5.6% 1,181 1,482
40 to 49 1,213 +12.3% 1,206 -4.22% 1,309 1,144
50 to 59 1,427 -4.91% 1,352 -2.86% 1,330 1,295
60 to 69 826 +45.45% 807 +71.08% 1,250 1,528
70+ 653 +22.07% 933 +25.72% 781 1,130

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78644 zip code is $67,134.00.

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 78644.

  • Under 25
    $37,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,521.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,716.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,653.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78644 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 78644, 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 78644 is currently $83,207.00.

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.

4.98% of households in 78644 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 78644 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78644 is $28,202.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78644 by the total population of 78644.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78644 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78644 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
    7.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78644 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78644 zip over the age of 16 is 16,083.

Of those people, a total of 54.80% 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 78644 is 54.00%.

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 78644 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,028 38.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,208 67.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,417 62.30% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 1,468 66.80% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 2,465 62.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,426 71.80% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 1,382 77.10% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 1,421 48.30% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 2,179 27.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,089 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78644. 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 12,220 56.60% 1.90%
Black or African American 749 23.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 92 69.60% 0.00%
Asian 221 45.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,080 60.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,721 52.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 7,720 54.70% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,250 57.90% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78644 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 78644 is 8,680, with median earnings of $39,714.00.

Women in 78644 are earning approximately 66.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,680 $39,714.00
Male 4,563 $47,866.00
Female 4,117 $31,644.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78644 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 1,130 $64,211.00
Business and Financial 517 $58,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 187 $73,934.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $68,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $59,091.00
Community and Social Service 110 $44,340.00
Legal 75 $92,656.00
Educational and Library 374 $50,061.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $25,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 258 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 134 $35,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $37,037.00
Law Enforcement 303 $70,436.00
Food Preparation and Serving 380 $13,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 273 $21,607.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $16,143.00
Sales 1,028 $17,266.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,227 $38,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,041 $44,523.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 222 $47,870.00
Production 328 $49,400.00
Transportation and Material Moving 405 $39,609.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78644 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 78644.

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 697 $72,188.00 433 $40,642.00
Business and Financial 214 $67,188.00 303 $57,997.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $81,875.00 59 $60,139.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $68,750.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 97 $44,646.00
Legal 0 $0.00 75 $92,656.00
Educational and Library 107 $36,528.00 267 $51,629.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $52,000.00 85 $22,386.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 258 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 110 $23,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $37,037.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 279 $71,134.00 24 $39,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 162 $12,181.00 218 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $34,901.00 150 $15,991.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $0.00 132 $13,750.00
Sales 264 $32,754.00 764 $11,896.00
Office and Administrative Support 346 $39,831.00 881 $37,055.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,032 $44,727.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 222 $47,870.00 0 $0.00
Production 228 $58,000.00 100 $26,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 291 $43,496.00 114 $17,365.00

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 6,381 households in 78644, with an average household size of 2.88 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 4,520 families living in the 78644 zip code with an average family size of 3.49 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 78644:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,567 170 783 1,861
Average Household Size 3.71 2.56 3.19 1.18
Total Families 3,567 170 783 0
Average Household Size 3.64 2.31 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 4,520 families living in 78644, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78644:

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 7,126 housing units in 78644.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,381 89.55%
Vacant 745 10.45%

24.31% of the total 7,126 housing units in 78644 are rental units. This is approximately 1,732 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,530 are occupied by the owner - or 63.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78644 is $1,059.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78644 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    114
  • $500 to $999
    650
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    738
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    162
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    60
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78644 is $184,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78644 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    508
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    540
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    681
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    774
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,082
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    825
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    86
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78644. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78644 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    400
  • 1940 to 1949
    332
  • 1950 to 1959
    591
  • 1960 to 1969
    637
  • 1970 to 1979
    802
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,289
  • 1990 to 1999
    950
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,295
  • 2010 to 2013
    790
  • 2014 or later
    40

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 78644 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    231
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,864
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,367
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,919

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78644 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78644 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78644.

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
    395
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,026
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    765
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    526
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    543
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    281
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    890
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    227
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    616
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,269
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    995
  • 90 or more minutes
    289

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78644 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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