79068 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 79068, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

79068 is a zip code in Carson County, Texas, which covers Panhandle CCD and White Deer-Groom, with a total population of 3,253 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 79068 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 79068.

The estimated population of people living in 79068 is 3,253, with a median age of 41.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 79068 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,253
 -7.22% +6.90%
2020
3,506
+0.49%
-
2019
3,489
+1.69%
-
2018
3,431
+12.75%
-
2017
3,043
 - -

Population of 79068 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 79068 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
81.3%
88.5%
 -8.14%
Black/African American
1.5%
1.2%
 +25.00%
Native
2.1%
0.7%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
13.8%
8.6%
 +60.47%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 79068 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 79068 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 79068 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 79068 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.8 +5.03% 43.5 +17.57% 40.9 +1.74%
2020 39.8 +9.04% 37 -7.5% 40.2 +14.86%
2019 36.5 -7.59% 40 -1.23% 35 -9.09%
2018 39.5 +0.77% 40.5 0% 38.5 +1.32%
2017 39.2 - 40.5 - 38 -

The median age of the 79068 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 79068 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 9 186 +26.04% 268 -72.56% 239 108
10 to 19 244 -0.48% 231 +17.96% 229 264
20 to 29 111 +71.83% 203 +30.45% 179 251
30 to 39 149 -9.53% 143 -7.9% 125 121
40 to 49 262 -24.93% 217 -17.75% 199 179
50 to 59 215 +4.46% 246 -5.54% 222 224
60 to 69 119 +102.98% 120 +48.13% 284 185
70+ 143 +32.6% 186 +35.27% 192 252

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 79068 zip code is $80,598.00.

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 79068.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,381.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $73,177.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 79068 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 79068, 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 79068 is currently $101,948.00.

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.

5.39% of households in 79068 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 79068 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 79068 is $37,807.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 79068 by the total population of 79068.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 79068 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 79068 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
    16.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    1.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 79068 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 79068 zip over the age of 16 is 2,665.

Of those people, a total of 69.10% 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 79068 is 67.20%.

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 79068 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 252 31.70% 20.00%
20 to 24 years 152 98.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 278 96.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 166 68.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 356 95.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 323 91.60% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 225 87.10% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 188 76.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 370 55.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 355 13.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 79068. 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 2,374 69.90% 3.00%
Black or African American 50 34.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 68 29.40% 0.00%
Asian 7 85.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 100.00% 0.00%
Other 116 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 325 83.10% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,181 69.00% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 79068 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 79068 is 1,791, with median earnings of $46,875.00.

Women in 79068 are earning approximately 53.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,791 $46,875.00
Male 916 $60,167.00
Female 875 $32,255.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 79068 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 431 $61,875.00
Business and Financial 52 $56,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $118,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $59,313.00
Community and Social Service 40 $71,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 167 $47,621.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 114 $55,417.00
Healthcare Support 55 $37,330.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $43,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $20,875.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00
Sales 180 $27,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $75,064.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $12,130.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $48,304.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $86,563.00
Production 48 $53,929.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 79068 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 79068.

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 258 $75,857.00 173 $25,938.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 52 $56,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $118,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $86,333.00 16 $55,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $0.00 136 $43,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 96 $49,063.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 55 $37,330.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $0.00 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $17,500.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 32 $76,250.00 148 $25,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 102 $76,144.00 55 $29,766.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $48,304.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $86,563.00 0 $0.00
Production 37 $55,781.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $0.00 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 1,261 households in 79068, with an average household size of 2.54 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 915 families living in the 79068 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 79068:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 803 0 112 346
Average Household Size 2.9 0 3.98 1.24
Total Families 803 0 112 0
Average Household Size 2.9 0 3.88 0

Poverty

Of the 915 families living in 79068, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 79068:

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 1,456 housing units in 79068.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,261 86.61%
Vacant 195 13.39%

14.56% of the total 1,456 housing units in 79068 are rental units. This is approximately 212 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 984 are occupied by the owner - or 67.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 79068 is $905.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 79068 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
    65
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    110
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    65
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $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 79068 is $117,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 79068 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    102
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    336
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    154
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    172
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    49
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 79068. The chart below shows the number of properties in 79068 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    428
  • 1940 to 1949
    50
  • 1950 to 1959
    222
  • 1960 to 1969
    273
  • 1970 to 1979
    161
  • 1980 to 1989
    79
  • 1990 to 1999
    93
  • 2000 to 2009
    103
  • 2010 to 2013
    47
  • 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 79068 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    60
  • 1 vehicle available
    140
  • 2 vehicles available
    635
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    426

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 79068 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 79068 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 79068.

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
    285
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    294
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    150
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    115
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    54
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    247
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    98
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    96
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    152
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 79068 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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