79766 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 79766, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

79766 is a zip code in Crane County, Ector County, and Midland County, Texas, which covers Crane North CCD, Odessa CCD, West Odessa-Goldsmith CCD, and Midland South, with a total population of 10,755 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 79766 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 79766.

The estimated population of people living in 79766 is 10,755, with a median age of 29.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 79766 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,755
+40.11%
+64.98%
2020
7,676
 -0.23% -
2019
7,694
+12.9%
-
2018
6,815
+4.54%
-
2017
6,519
 - -

Population of 79766 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 79766 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
20.5%
19.1%
 +7.33%
Black/African American
0.9%
2%
 -55.00%
Native
0.9%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
75.2%
78.9%
 -4.69%
Asian
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 79766 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 79766 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 79766 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 79766 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.4 -8.41% 28.2 -15.32% 30.5 -0.33%
2020 32.1 +14.23% 33.3 +17.67% 30.6 +9.29%
2019 28.1 +0.36% 28.3 +5.2% 28 -1.06%
2018 28 -1.06% 26.9 -6.6% 28.3 +0.71%
2017 28.3 - 28.8 - 28.1 -

The median age of the 79766 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 79766 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 9 657 +96.01% 744 +46.12% 1,381 863
10 to 19 517 +115.15% 458 -16.35% 1,378 372
20 to 29 519 +72.95% 609 +16.76% 768 661
30 to 39 614 +62.74% 539 +51.01% 1,001 781
40 to 49 386 +80.38% 275 +37.28% 769 367
50 to 59 378 +64.84% 237 +97.59% 634 395
60 to 69 165 +210.06% 246 +66.26% 689 430
70+ 80 +63.35% 95 +75.19% 131 135

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 79766 zip code is $66,588.00.

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 79766.

  • Under 25
    $49,141.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,415.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,096.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,273.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 79766 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 79766, 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 79766 is currently $90,830.00.

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.

18.26% of households in 79766 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 79766 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 79766 is $26,735.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 79766 by the total population of 79766.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 79766 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 79766 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
    1.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    21.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 79766 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 79766 zip over the age of 16 is 7,287.

Of those people, a total of 54.00% 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 79766 is 51.00%.

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 79766 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 526 5.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 666 61.00% 44.30%
25 to 29 years 763 39.60% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 1,004 65.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,271 73.70% 0.10%
45 to 54 years 1,064 64.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 608 45.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 882 59.10% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 331 23.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 172 23.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 79766. 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 3,957 52.50% 2.90%
Black or African American 97 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 219 63.50% 0.00%
Asian 58 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,890 57.10% 12.00%
Two or more races 1,066 59.80% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino 5,635 55.70% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,396 50.60% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 79766 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 79766 is 3,719, with median earnings of $49,924.00.

Women in 79766 are earning approximately 41.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,719 $49,924.00
Male 2,697 $63,048.00
Female 1,022 $26,372.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 79766 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 166 $126,250.00
Business and Financial 72 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 25 $0.00
Healthcare Support 173 $7,542.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $26,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00
Sales 77 $36,984.00
Office and Administrative Support 186 $41,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 473 $62,748.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 188 $14,938.00
Production 976 $82,599.00
Transportation and Material Moving 816 $64,604.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 79766 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 79766.

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 124 $126,310.00 42 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 72 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 173 $7,542.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 113 $26,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $0.00 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Sales 75 $0.00 2 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 186 $41,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $53,984.00 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $14,691.00 16 $0.00
Production 839 $83,215.00 137 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 806 $64,708.00 10 $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 3,165 households in 79766, with an average household size of 3.21 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 2,732 families living in the 79766 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 79766:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,377 142 213 433
Average Household Size 3.49 4.39 3.72 1.05
Total Families 2,377 142 213 0
Average Household Size 3.49 3.65 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 2,732 families living in 79766, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 79766:

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 3,215 housing units in 79766.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,165 98.44%
Vacant 50 1.56%

5.91% of the total 3,215 housing units in 79766 are rental units. This is approximately 190 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,551 are occupied by the owner - or 79.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 79766 is $1,112.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 79766 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
    424
  • Less than $500
    35
  • $500 to $999
    16
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    139
  • $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 79766 is $136,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 79766 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    263
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    920
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    128
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    181
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    359
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    400
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    300
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 79766. The chart below shows the number of properties in 79766 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    45
  • 1960 to 1969
    89
  • 1970 to 1979
    298
  • 1980 to 1989
    614
  • 1990 to 1999
    636
  • 2000 to 2009
    802
  • 2010 to 2013
    704
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 79766 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    67
  • 1 vehicle available
    677
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,509
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    912

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 79766 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 79766 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 79766.

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
    288
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    180
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    179
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    339
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    237
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    433
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    765
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    114
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    388
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    68
  • 90 or more minutes
    231

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 79766 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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