78719 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78719, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78719 is a zip code in Travis County, Texas, which covers Austin, with a total population of 1,856 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 78719 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78719.

The estimated population of people living in 78719 is 1,856, with a median age of 42.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78719 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,856
+2.94%
-7.52%
2020
1,803
+5.5%
-
2019
1,709
 -5.84% -
2018
1,815
 -9.57% -
2017
2,007
 - -

Population of 78719 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78719 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%
11.9%
 +29.41%
Black/African American
5.3%
3.3%
 +60.61%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
76%
82.8%
 -8.21%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.1%
 +57.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78719 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 78719 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78719 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78719 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.9 +9.72% 42.6 +12.4% 44 +2.09%
2020 39.1 -13.11% 37.9 -18.32% 43.1 -2.05%
2019 45 +1.35% 46.4 +3.57% 44 +0.23%
2018 44.4 +2.07% 44.8 +10.07% 43.9 -0.9%
2017 43.5 - 40.7 - 44.3 -

The median age of the 78719 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 78719 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 9 145 -85.38% 86 126.3% 52 81
10 to 19 136 -18.04% 206 -25.28% 94 149
20 to 29 73 +121.34% 48 +75.5% 158 92
30 to 39 142 +49.69% 96 -24.55% 167 65
40 to 49 174 1.24% 187 -45.08% 165 114
50 to 59 136 +22.26% 196 +9.69% 161 199
60 to 69 105 +35.45% 73 +20.16% 143 85
70+ 104 -46.88% 100 -31.73% 61 70

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78719 zip code is $49,671.00.

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 78719.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,793.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,326.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78719 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 78719, 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 78719 is currently $71,559.00.

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.

5.44% of households in 78719 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 78719 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78719 is $24,570.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78719 by the total population of 78719.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78719 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78719 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
    0.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78719 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78719 zip over the age of 16 is 1,601.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% 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 78719 is 64.20%.

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 78719 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 121 33.90% 78.00%
20 to 24 years 142 75.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 108 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 169 63.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 186 72.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 278 81.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 238 85.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 120 80.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 159 25.20% 10.00%
75 years and over 80 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78719. 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 631 54.40% 1.20%
Black or African American 99 73.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86 59.30% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 740 75.30% 5.70%
Two or more races 45 88.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,178 70.70% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 286 43.70% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78719 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 78719 is 1,028, with median earnings of $33,482.00.

Women in 78719 are earning approximately 38.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,028 $33,482.00
Male 668 $41,297.00
Female 360 $15,676.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78719 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 12 $0.00
Business and Financial 29 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $9,543.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $16,000.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00
Sales 105 $32,102.00
Office and Administrative Support 62 $38,966.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $41,308.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $22,778.00
Production 80 $12,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $43,889.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78719 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 78719.

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 5 $0.00 7 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $0.00 41 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $15,948.00 68 $16,071.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Sales 77 $45,489.00 28 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 6 $0.00 56 $39,224.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $41,308.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $22,778.00 0 $0.00
Production 20 $0.00 60 $11,974.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $43,889.00 0 $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 588 households in 78719, with an average household size of 3.16 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 449 families living in the 78719 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 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 78719:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 293 58 98 139
Average Household Size 3.47 3.53 4.29 1.53
Total Families 293 58 98 0
Average Household Size 3.45 3.1 4.29 0

Poverty

Of the 449 families living in 78719, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78719:

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 658 housing units in 78719.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 588 89.36%
Vacant 70 10.64%

10.03% of the total 658 housing units in 78719 are rental units. This is approximately 66 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 505 are occupied by the owner - or 76.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78719 is $859.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78719 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    40
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    26
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 78719 is $117,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78719 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    20
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    189
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    70
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    85
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    81
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    12
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78719. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78719 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    82
  • 1960 to 1969
    49
  • 1970 to 1979
    72
  • 1980 to 1989
    130
  • 1990 to 1999
    127
  • 2000 to 2009
    149
  • 2010 to 2013
    45
  • 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 78719 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    70
  • 2 vehicles available
    237
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    243

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78719 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78719 that commute to work in a particular way.

33 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78719.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    66
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    103
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    121
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    42
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    215
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    164
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    203
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    9
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78719 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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