79782 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 79782, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

79782 is a zip code in Glasscock County and Martin County, Texas, which covers Garden City North CCD, Stanton CCD, and Tarzan-Lenorah, with a total population of 4,782 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 79782 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 79782.

The estimated population of people living in 79782 is 4,782, with a median age of 31.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 79782 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,782
+11.11%
+5.77%
2020
4,304
 -4.29% -
2019
4,497
 -2.62% -
2018
4,618
+2.15%
-
2017
4,521
 - -

Population of 79782 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 79782 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
39.6%
47.3%
 -16.28%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Native
2.3%
0.6%
 +283.33%
Hispanic
55%
51.3%
 +7.21%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Other
2.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 79782 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 79782 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 79782 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 79782 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.6 -2.47% 35.4 +9.94% 30 -7.69%
2020 32.4 0% 32.2 +1.9% 32.5 -11.2%
2019 32.4 +3.18% 31.6 +1.94% 36.6 +14.38%
2018 31.4 +0.64% 31 -0.32% 32 +1.91%
2017 31.2 - 31.1 - 31.4 -

The median age of the 79782 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 79782 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 9 534 -44.63% 215 +105.1% 320 423
10 to 19 300 +50.02% 482 +2.61% 474 490
20 to 29 338 -23.3% 296 +8.14% 260 313
30 to 39 284 -41.69% 323 -24.71% 179 240
40 to 49 293 +31.1% 285 -8.62% 367 247
50 to 59 269 +9.32% 235 +22.33% 277 292
60 to 69 187 +56.75% 161 +37.77% 291 222
70+ 155 +11.5% 164 +57.97% 166 221

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 79782 zip code is $70,862.00.

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 79782.

  • Under 25
    $53,879.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,977.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,198.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,982.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 79782 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 79782, 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 79782 is currently $72,403.00.

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.

1.00% of households in 79782 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 79782 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.53%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 79782 is $25,994.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 79782 by the total population of 79782.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 79782 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 79782 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
    11.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 79782 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 79782 zip over the age of 16 is 3,251.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% 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 79782 is 61.60%.

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 79782 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 176 9.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 332 71.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 241 88.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 195 84.10% 21.30%
35 to 44 years 552 84.40% 17.80%
45 to 54 years 571 87.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 284 86.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 366 62.80% 9.10%
65 to 74 years 212 33.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 322 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 79782. 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 2,560 66.60% 4.90%
Black or African American 28 60.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 112 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 411 67.90% 20.10%
Two or more races 140 40.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,538 61.40% 12.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,558 69.40% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 79782 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 79782 is 2,004, with median earnings of $50,365.00.

Women in 79782 are earning approximately 71.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,004 $50,365.00
Male 1,206 $51,179.00
Female 798 $36,607.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 79782 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 176 $64,439.00
Business and Financial 40 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 52 $0.00
Legal 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 155 $53,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $0.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 50 $25,662.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00
Sales 178 $21,852.00
Office and Administrative Support 290 $36,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 393 $53,408.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $0.00
Production 164 $54,310.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $60,324.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 79782 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 79782.

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 54 $55,500.00 122 $70,040.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 36 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 17 $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 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 155 $53,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $0.00 29 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 50 $25,662.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 20 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 129 $26,544.00 49 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $0.00 258 $29,825.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 393 $53,408.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 140 $54,828.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $60,324.00 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 1,608 households in 79782, with an average household size of 2.95 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 1,315 families living in the 79782 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 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 79782:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 987 63 265 293
Average Household Size 3.31 2.7 3.81 0
Total Families 987 63 265 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.38 3.81 0

Poverty

Of the 1,315 families living in 79782, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 79782:

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 1,855 housing units in 79782.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,608 86.68%
Vacant 247 13.32%

15.53% of the total 1,855 housing units in 79782 are rental units. This is approximately 288 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,073 are occupied by the owner - or 57.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 79782 is $627.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 79782 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
    247
  • Less than $500
    88
  • $500 to $999
    79
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    91
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 79782 is $138,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 79782 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    165
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    167
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    214
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    225
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    138
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    83
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 79782. The chart below shows the number of properties in 79782 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    90
  • 1940 to 1949
    66
  • 1950 to 1959
    188
  • 1960 to 1969
    343
  • 1970 to 1979
    292
  • 1980 to 1989
    364
  • 1990 to 1999
    92
  • 2000 to 2009
    239
  • 2010 to 2013
    181
  • 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 79782 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    505
  • 2 vehicles available
    550
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    553

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 79782 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 79782 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 79782.

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
    261
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    402
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    188
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    149
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    206
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    91
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    412
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    38
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    151
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 79782 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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