78645 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78645, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78645 is a zip code in Travis County, Texas, which covers Northwest Travis, with a total population of 14,360 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 78645 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78645.

The estimated population of people living in 78645 is 14,360, with a median age of 52.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78645 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,360
+20.95%
+34.14%
2020
11,873
+2.54%
-
2019
11,579
+2.89%
-
2018
11,254
+5.13%
-
2017
10,705
 - -

Population of 78645 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78645 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
80%
83.9%
 -4.65%
Black/African American
1.7%
2%
 -15.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
15%
11.2%
 +33.93%
Asian
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.7%
 +29.41%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78645 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 78645 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78645 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78645 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.3 +1.95% 50.1 +5.03% 53.4 +2.3%
2020 51.3 +8.92% 47.7 +2.36% 52.2 +9.21%
2019 47.1 -2.69% 46.6 -2.31% 47.8 -2.25%
2018 48.4 -5.84% 47.7 -7.38% 48.9 -4.68%
2017 51.4 - 51.5 - 51.3 -

The median age of the 78645 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 78645 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 9 372 +84.5% 370 -4.28% 737 332
10 to 19 510 +51.83% 615 -7.76% 809 549
20 to 29 279 +78.95% 338 9.52% 547 317
30 to 39 563 +35.94% 586 +8.82% 786 622
40 to 49 744 +19.78% 733 +52.44% 884 1,117
50 to 59 1,090 +21.04% 1,307 -4.41% 1,222 1,216
60 to 69 1,026 +23.08% 873 +56.68% 1,248 1,422
70+ 553 +99.86% 746 +59.76% 1,302 1,250

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78645 zip code is $90,743.00.

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 78645.

  • Under 25
    $34,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $97,604.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,919.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,431.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78645 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 78645, 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 78645 is currently $123,681.00.

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.

13.97% of households in 78645 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 78645 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78645 is $53,322.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78645 by the total population of 78645.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78645 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78645 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
    15.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78645 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78645 zip over the age of 16 is 12,322.

Of those people, a total of 54.90% 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 78645 is 52.00%.

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 78645 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 389 56.60% 2.70%
20 to 24 years 314 73.60% 10.00%
25 to 29 years 550 59.60% 28.00%
30 to 34 years 859 80.70% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 1,471 72.70% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 2,244 83.10% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 1,273 74.40% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 1,610 49.40% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 2,176 25.60% 4.50%
75 years and over 1,436 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78645. 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 11,338 54.20% 5.10%
Black or African American 230 91.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 43 20.90% 0.00%
Asian 60 51.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 41 39.00% 0.00%
Other 71 33.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 539 60.10% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,382 61.70% 14.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,276 53.60% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78645 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 78645 is 6,408, with median earnings of $54,428.00.

Women in 78645 are earning approximately 58.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,408 $54,428.00
Male 3,646 $72,645.00
Female 2,762 $42,098.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78645 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 1,148 $79,811.00
Business and Financial 638 $90,227.00
Computer and Mathematical 255 $90,258.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $130,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 257 $27,005.00
Legal 35 $101,411.00
Educational and Library 401 $51,576.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 163 $19,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 279 $73,505.00
Healthcare Support 24 $63,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 106 $17,009.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 218 $22,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $30,347.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $23,229.00
Sales 660 $44,479.00
Office and Administrative Support 562 $46,481.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 574 $35,938.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 322 $62,278.00
Production 206 $67,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 162 $79,559.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78645 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 78645.

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 829 $95,972.00 319 $61,042.00
Business and Financial 381 $131,250.00 257 $44,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $110,000.00 151 $81,989.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $130,688.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $44,375.00 206 $26,591.00
Legal 15 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 89 $115,706.00 312 $39,082.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $75,625.00 113 $14,975.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $128,393.00 203 $56,792.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $63,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 106 $17,009.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $28,221.00 34 $3,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $48,125.00 64 $30,278.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 92 $23,750.00
Sales 350 $57,143.00 310 $24,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $80,833.00 448 $43,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 493 $33,914.00 81 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 267 $61,708.00 55 $0.00
Production 159 $69,850.00 47 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $85,250.00 26 $78,529.00

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 6,099 households in 78645, with an average household size of 2.35 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 4,251 families living in the 78645 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 78645:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,997 44 210 1,848
Average Household Size 2.87 3 2.53 1.21
Total Families 3,997 44 210 0
Average Household Size 2.85 3 2.4 0

Poverty

Of the 4,251 families living in 78645, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78645:

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 7,168 housing units in 78645.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,099 85.09%
Vacant 1,069 14.91%

10.34% of the total 7,168 housing units in 78645 are rental units. This is approximately 741 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,270 are occupied by the owner - or 73.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78645 is $1,014.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78645 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    160
  • $500 to $999
    203
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    172
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    144
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    58
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78645 is $312,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78645 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    111
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    332
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    362
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    566
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,077
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,840
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    761
  • $1,000,000 or more
    221

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78645. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78645 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    132
  • 1960 to 1969
    140
  • 1970 to 1979
    994
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,219
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,434
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,108
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,117
  • 2014 or later
    7

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 78645 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    179
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,476
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,729
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,715

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78645 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78645 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78645.

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
    231
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    364
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    315
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    554
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    413
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    179
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    500
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    273
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    217
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,072
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    908
  • 90 or more minutes
    85

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78645 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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