79070 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 79070, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

79070 is a zip code in Ochiltree County, Texas, which covers Perryton East CCD and Perryton West, with a total population of 9,812 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 79070 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 79070.

The estimated population of people living in 79070 is 9,812, with a median age of 32.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 79070 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,812
+1.66%
-3.64%
2020
9,652
 -2.02% -
2019
9,851
 -1.93% -
2018
10,045
 -1.36% -
2017
10,183
 - -

Population of 79070 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 79070 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
40.7%
43.6%
 -6.65%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Native
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hispanic
56.5%
54%
 +4.63%
Asian
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.4%
 +7.14%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 79070 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 79070 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 79070 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 79070 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.5 +3.5% 33.1 +4.75% 31.7 +1.28%
2020 31.4 -0.95% 31.6 +2.93% 31.3 -2.19%
2019 31.7 +1.28% 30.7 +0.66% 32 +0.63%
2018 31.3 -0.32% 30.5 +0.33% 31.8 -3.64%
2017 31.4 - 30.4 - 33 -

The median age of the 79070 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 79070 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 9 739 -1.39% 914 -7.11% 725 844
10 to 19 1,156 -26.34% 825 -0.78% 879 814
20 to 29 664 -1.76% 613 +14.67% 652 699
30 to 39 631 +10.11% 699 +2.71% 679 704
40 to 49 642 +6.2% 660 -10.47% 681 581
50 to 59 691 -33.87% 523 +9.28% 484 570
60 to 69 409 +19.6% 342 -11.58% 491 300
70+ 258 +34.61% 417 -7.53% 329 380

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 79070 zip code is $57,081.00.

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 79070.

  • Under 25
    $47,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,451.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,915.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,282.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 79070 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 79070, 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 79070 is currently $75,127.00.

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.

3.01% of households in 79070 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 79070 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.84%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 79070 is $28,067.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 79070 by the total population of 79070.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 79070 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 79070 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
    9.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 79070 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 79070 zip over the age of 16 is 7,212.

Of those people, a total of 68.40% 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 79070 is 67.10%.

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 79070 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 662 30.80% 8.80%
20 to 24 years 719 75.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 632 87.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 714 87.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,371 83.10% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 861 81.20% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 753 76.40% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 505 72.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 539 40.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 456 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 79070. 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 5,454 71.00% 2.50%
Black or African American 82 48.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 88.90% 0.00%
Asian 48 45.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 696 61.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 869 59.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,725 69.50% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,238 66.70% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 79070 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 79070 is 4,837, with median earnings of $38,368.00.

Women in 79070 are earning approximately 48.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,837 $38,368.00
Male 2,795 $44,876.00
Female 2,042 $21,659.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 79070 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 321 $56,680.00
Business and Financial 164 $52,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $51,016.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $54,615.00
Community and Social Service 99 $44,321.00
Legal 58 $35,000.00
Educational and Library 223 $41,534.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 70 $27,143.00
Healthcare Support 132 $11,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 298 $15,305.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 206 $21,090.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $5,833.00
Sales 407 $17,263.00
Office and Administrative Support 368 $29,118.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 150 $20,102.00
Construction and Extraction 787 $41,608.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $74,432.00
Production 245 $21,683.00
Transportation and Material Moving 495 $52,372.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 79070 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 79070.

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 251 $67,269.00 70 $31,111.00
Business and Financial 95 $68,803.00 69 $50,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 32 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 52 $54,615.00
Community and Social Service 46 $0.00 53 $63,102.00
Legal 0 $0.00 58 $35,000.00
Educational and Library 46 $70,417.00 177 $25,781.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 49 $27,188.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 132 $11,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $0.00 253 $16,677.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $19,677.00 152 $21,346.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 56 $5,833.00
Sales 149 $47,153.00 258 $9,868.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $33,214.00 328 $28,824.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $14,647.00 49 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 716 $42,261.00 71 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $74,432.00 0 $0.00
Production 182 $37,159.00 63 $11,678.00
Transportation and Material Moving 443 $53,835.00 52 $13,900.00

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 3,489 households in 79070, with an average household size of 2.8 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 2,544 families living in the 79070 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 79070:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,738 290 516 945
Average Household Size 3.49 3.34 3.25 1.12
Total Families 1,738 290 516 0
Average Household Size 3.44 2.94 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 2,544 families living in 79070, 8.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 79070:

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 4,129 housing units in 79070.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,489 84.50%
Vacant 640 15.50%

18.82% of the total 4,129 housing units in 79070 are rental units. This is approximately 777 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,546 are occupied by the owner - or 61.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 79070 is $895.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 79070 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
    166
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    508
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    192
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    63
  • $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 79070 is $106,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 79070 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    530
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    669
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    532
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    352
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    257
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    169
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 79070. The chart below shows the number of properties in 79070 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    186
  • 1940 to 1949
    145
  • 1950 to 1959
    436
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,001
  • 1970 to 1979
    898
  • 1980 to 1989
    737
  • 1990 to 1999
    255
  • 2000 to 2009
    199
  • 2010 to 2013
    272
  • 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 79070 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    106
  • 1 vehicle available
    956
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,512
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    915

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 79070 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 79070 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 79070.

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
    827
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,650
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    779
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    418
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    203
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    337
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    27
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    137
  • 90 or more minutes
    80

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 79070 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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