Area Code 979

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Area Code 979 Map

Area Code 979 Overview

641,632
TOTAL POPULATION
322,486
MALE POPULATION
319,146
FEMALE POPULATION
101.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,579
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,587
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,799
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,398
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
30.07
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
299,164
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 979

The most populous races in Area Code 979 are White / Caucasian (447,296 | 69.7%), Hispanic or Latino (188,190 | 29.3%), and Black / African American (72,323 | 11.3%).
Race in Area Code 979
Race# Population% Population
Asian16,9362.6%
Black / African American72,32311.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific3570.1%
Hispanic or Latino188,19029.3%
Native / Alaskan2,9040.4%
White / Caucasian447,29669.7%
Two or more Races63,3279.9%
Some other Race38,4896.0%
Total641,632100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 979

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 979 are Mexican (164,064 | 25.6%), German (93,692 | 14.6%), English (50,319 | 7.8%), Irish (46,257 | 7.2%), and American (28,513 | 4.4%), together accounting for 59.7% of all Area Code 979 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 979
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1700.0%
African2,0220.3%
Alaska Native780.0%
Alaskan Athabascan70.0%
Albanian730.0%
Alsatian30.0%
American28,5134.4%
Apache1140.0%
Arab1,9170.3%
Arapaho70.0%
Argentinean4450.1%
Armenian990.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac50.0%
Australian1150.0%
Austrian7930.1%
Bahamian270.0%
Bangladeshi100.0%
Basque620.0%
Belgian4250.1%
Belizean580.0%
Bhutanese1,4370.2%
Blackfeet2490.0%
Bolivian6540.1%
Brazilian2310.0%
British3,6400.6%
British West Indian150.0%
Bulgarian400.0%
Burmese2,4610.4%
Cajun3890.1%
Canadian7340.1%
Celtic430.0%
Central American4,7810.7%
Central American Indian4380.1%
Cherokee1,8790.3%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chickasaw2990.1%
Chilean360.0%
Chinese140.0%
Chippewa30.0%
Choctaw5100.1%
Colombian1,0520.2%
Comanche1210.0%
Costa Rican3890.1%
Creek930.0%
Croatian3180.1%
Crow150.0%
Cuban1,5870.3%
Czech25,3944.0%
Czechoslovakian1,1580.2%
Danish1,4100.2%
Delaware50.0%
Dominican1910.0%
Dutch3,4660.5%
Dutch West Indian440.0%
Eastern European3940.1%
Ecuadorian1930.0%
Egyptian1720.0%
English50,3197.8%
Ethiopian660.0%
European9,3161.5%
Filipino6330.1%
Finnish2000.0%
French13,0222.0%
French American Indian320.0%
French Canadian1,4310.2%
German93,69214.6%
German Russian580.0%
Ghanaian620.0%
Greek1,0320.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2730.0%
Guatemalan1,2510.2%
Guyanese590.0%
Haitian1130.0%
Hmong180.0%
Honduran1,1030.2%
Hungarian6240.1%
Icelander610.0%
Indian (Asian)4,7280.7%
Indonesian1030.0%
Inupiat380.0%
Iranian5250.1%
Iraqi190.0%
Irish46,2577.2%
Iroquois30.0%
Israeli1100.0%
Italian12,1991.9%
Jamaican3280.1%
Japanese2940.1%
Jordanian2210.0%
Kenyan440.0%
Kiowa130.0%
Korean2,4400.4%
Laotian3170.1%
Latvian1480.0%
Lebanese5250.1%
Lithuanian3350.1%
Malaysian630.0%
Mexican164,06425.6%
Mexican American Indian1,8810.3%
Mongolian1650.0%
Native Hawaiian1880.0%
Navajo430.0%
New Zealander640.0%
Nicaraguan1900.0%
Nigerian5780.1%
Northern European6060.1%
Norwegian2,7820.4%
Okinawan10.0%
Osage190.0%
Ottawa170.0%
Pakistani1200.0%
Palestinian1920.0%
Panamanian3230.1%
Paraguayan130.0%
Pennsylvania German820.0%
Peruvian2440.0%
Polish9,3611.5%
Portuguese5400.1%
Potawatomi640.0%
Pueblo720.0%
Puerto Rican3,0080.5%
Puget Sound Salish40.0%
Romanian1610.0%
Russian1,3430.2%
Salvadoran1,5250.2%
Samoan700.0%
Scandinavian1,6440.3%
Scotch-Irish5,9260.9%
Scottish9,4941.5%
Seminole420.0%
Serbian600.0%
Sioux780.0%
Slavic700.0%
Slovak2150.0%
Slovene3070.1%
Somali350.0%
South African2620.0%
South American3,9360.6%
South American Indian380.0%
Spaniard2,1010.3%
Spanish1,5930.3%
Spanish American830.0%
Spanish American Indian130.0%
Sri Lankan1,5110.2%
Subsaharan African3,3340.5%
Sudanese380.0%
Swedish3,2400.5%
Swiss8920.1%
Syrian1870.0%
Thai4,8530.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian290.0%
Turkish3610.1%
Ukrainian3930.1%
Uruguayan2790.0%
Ute30.0%
Venezuelan1,0200.2%
Vietnamese5620.1%
Welsh2,8360.4%
West Indian220.0%
Yaqui210.0%
Yugoslavian720.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 979

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 979 came from Latin America (43,102 | 6.7%), Central America (39,516 | 6.2%), Mexico (36,214 | 5.6%), Asia (12,839 | 2.0%), and Eastern Asia (5,181 | 0.8%), together accounting for 21.3% of all Area Code 979 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 979
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan830.0%
Africa1,8380.3%
Argentina3000.1%
Asia12,8392.0%
Australia1320.0%
Austria170.0%
Bangladesh7630.1%
Belgium330.0%
Belize120.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina300.0%
Brazil1860.0%
Bulgaria330.0%
Cabo Verde240.0%
Cambodia800.0%
Cameroon1630.0%
Canada8220.1%
Caribbean1,1670.2%
Central America39,5166.2%
Chile40.0%
China3,3580.5%
Colombia7280.1%
Congo400.0%
Costa Rica2090.0%
Croatia270.0%
Cuba5530.1%
Czechoslovakia570.0%
Denmark740.0%
Dominican Republic940.0%
Eastern Africa2410.0%
Eastern Asia5,1810.8%
Eastern Europe8560.1%
Ecuador750.0%
Egypt2730.0%
El Salvador1,0600.2%
England4890.1%
Ethiopia800.0%
Europe3,7550.6%
France2410.0%
Germany9030.1%
Ghana1040.0%
Greece660.0%
Guatemala7250.1%
Guyana1340.0%
Haiti1220.0%
Honduras9100.1%
Hong Kong590.0%
Hungary500.0%
India2,6470.4%
Indonesia3050.1%
Iran3270.1%
Iraq1450.0%
Ireland50.0%
Israel1200.0%
Italy710.0%
Jamaica660.0%
Japan3530.1%
Jordan870.0%
Kazakhstan290.0%
Kenya440.0%
Korea1,4700.2%
Kuwait170.0%
Laos90.0%
Latin America43,1026.7%
Lebanon810.0%
Malaysia1320.0%
Mexico36,2145.6%
Middle Africa2030.0%
Morocco450.0%
Nepal1250.0%
Netherlands1200.0%
Nicaragua1830.0%
Nigeria4290.1%
Northern Africa3840.1%
Northern Europe1,1970.2%
Norway590.0%
Oceania2590.0%
Pakistan3210.1%
Panama2030.0%
Peru430.0%
Philippines7880.1%
Poland1210.0%
Portugal270.0%
Romania730.0%
Russia3740.1%
Saudi Arabia870.0%
Scotland1380.0%
Serbia30.0%
Singapore710.0%
Somalia160.0%
South Africa4180.1%
South America2,4190.4%
South Central Asia4,3280.7%
South Eastern Asia2,3230.4%
Southern Europe3190.1%
Spain1550.0%
Sri Lanka330.0%
Sweden390.0%
Switzerland690.0%
Syria610.0%
Taiwan6360.1%
Thailand570.0%
Trinidad and Tobago570.0%
Turkey2410.0%
Ukraine750.0%
Uruguay580.0%
Venezuela8360.1%
Vietnam7780.1%
West Indies460.0%
Western Africa5670.1%
Western Asia9040.1%
Western Europe1,3830.2%
Zimbabwe210.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 979

Sex and Age in Area Code 979

The most populous age groups in Area Code 979 are 20 to 24 Years (36,998 | 11.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (33,098 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18,433 (5.7%)18,429 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years20,313 (6.3%)20,200 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years21,333 (6.6%)20,015 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years28,735 (8.9%)26,806 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years36,998 (11.5%)33,098 (10.4%)
25 to 29 Years23,323 (7.2%)20,680 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years20,358 (6.3%)20,634 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years20,998 (6.5%)18,326 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years17,571 (5.4%)17,988 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years16,089 (5.0%)16,505 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years16,705 (5.2%)16,619 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years18,365 (5.7%)19,636 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years18,571 (5.8%)18,386 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years15,490 (4.8%)16,619 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years12,350 (3.8%)13,025 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years7,668 (2.4%)9,473 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years4,939 (1.5%)6,388 (2.0%)
85 Years and over4,247 (1.3%)6,319 (2.0%)
Total322,486 (100.0%)319,146 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 979

Median Family Size in Area Code 979

The median family size in Area Code 979 is 3.21 persons per family, with single male/father families (11,897 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.406 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (27,836 | 18.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 979
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple113,018 (74.0%)3.24
Single Male/Father11,897 (7.8%)3.41
Single Female/Mother27,836 (18.2%)3.14
Total Families152,751 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Area Code 979

The median household size in Area Code 979 is 2.69 persons per household, with single male/father households (11,897 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.713 persons per household. non-family households (86,297 | 36.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 979
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple113,018 (47.3%)3.26
Single Male/Father11,897 (5.0%)3.71
Single Female/Mother27,836 (11.6%)3.36
Non-family86,297 (36.1%)1.22
Total Households239,048 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 979

Out of a total of 239,048 households in Area Code 979, 152,751 (63.9%) are family households, while 86,297 (36.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 69,139, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 66,544.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 979
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-66,544 (27.8%)
2-Person Households69,139 (28.9%)13,919 (5.8%)
3-Person Households32,674 (13.7%)2,849 (1.2%)
4-Person Households27,869 (11.7%)2,461 (1.0%)
5-Person Households14,353 (6.0%)365 (0.2%)
6-Person Households5,992 (2.5%)110 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households2,724 (1.1%)49 (0.0%)
Total152,751 (63.9%)86,297 (36.1%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 979

Fertility by Age in Area Code 979

Average fertility rate in Area Code 979 is 86.1 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 164.6 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years342 (3.8%)73.4
20 to 34 years6,985 (77.5%)164.6
35 to 50 years1,682 (18.7%)62.3
Total9,009 (100.0%)86.1

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 979

54.1% of women with births (9,009) in Area Code 979 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 48.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 979
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)342 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,610 (51.7%)3,375 (48.3%)
35 to 50 years784 (46.6%)898 (53.4%)
Total4,872 (54.1%)4,137 (45.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 979

Average fertility rate in Area Code 979 is 86.1 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 257.6 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 118.3 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 979
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,168 (13.0%)141.0
High School Diploma2,626 (29.1%)118.3
College or Associate's Degree3,201 (35.5%)124.7
Bachelor's Degree1,330 (14.8%)130.0
Graduate Degree684 (7.6%)257.6
Total9,009 (100.0%)86.1

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 979

45.9% of women with births in Area Code 979 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 72.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 979
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School236 (20.2%)932 (79.8%)
High School Diploma1,027 (39.1%)1,599 (60.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1,050 (32.8%)2,151 (67.2%)
Bachelor's Degree969 (72.9%)361 (27.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)684 (100.0%)
Total4,872 (54.1%)4,137 (45.9%)

Income in Area Code 979

Income Overview in Area Code 979

Per Capita Income in Area Code 979 is $35,579, while median incomes of families and households are $82,587 and $69,799 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income641,632$35,579
Median Family Income152,751$82,587
Mean Family Income152,751$6,752,144
Median Household Income239,048$69,799
Mean Household Income239,048$5,840,341
Income Deficit152,751$10,398
Wage / Income Gap (%)641,63236.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)641,63263.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index641,63230.07

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 979

Average Earnings in Area Code 979 are $40,363, $50,013 for men and $33,257 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 979
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male179,735 (54.2%)$50,013
Female152,120 (45.8%)$33,257
Total331,855 (100.0%)$40,363

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 979

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 979 are $100,000+ for men (29,779 | 16.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (11,621 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 979
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9,981 (5.6%)11,621 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,659 (3.7%)7,505 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,087 (3.4%)7,687 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9995,242 (2.9%)6,119 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,331 (3.0%)7,682 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,702 (2.6%)6,303 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,421 (2.5%)5,766 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,617 (1.5%)4,766 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,575 (2.5%)5,415 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,231 (2.9%)6,301 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,383 (5.2%)11,166 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99910,066 (5.6%)10,663 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9999,136 (5.1%)7,141 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,108 (4.5%)7,340 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,339 (4.6%)7,065 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,992 (3.3%)4,820 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99914,061 (7.8%)10,803 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99911,502 (6.4%)6,676 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,523 (10.3%)8,602 (5.7%)
$100,000+29,779 (16.6%)8,679 (5.7%)
Total179,735 (100.0%)152,120 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 979

Average earnings in Area Code 979 are $3,515,960 for men and $2,408,465 for women, a difference of 31.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $3,739,029, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $1,596,745. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $2,977,561, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $738,386.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 979
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$1,596,745$738,386
High School Diploma$2,670,003$1,596,065
College or Associate's Degree$3,739,029$1,871,957
Bachelor's Degree$3,314,280$2,977,561
Graduate Degree$2,570,834$2,280,575
Total$3,515,960$2,408,465

Family Income in Area Code 979

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 979

According to the Area Code 979 family income data, there are 2,434,698 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,593.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 171,692 families (112.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 979
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000292,824191.7%
$10,000 to $14,999171,692112.4%
$15,000 to $24,999619,864405.8%
$25,000 to $34,999904,897592.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,209,482791.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992,434,6981,593.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,521,094995.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,101,0901,375.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,155,714756.6%
$200,000+1,046,650685.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 979

7+ person families (2,476 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 979 with $116,221 per family, while 2-person families (73,391 | 48.0%) have the highest median income of $38,561 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 979
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families73,391 (48.0%)$77,122
3-Person Families31,470 (20.6%)$90,225
4-Person Families26,955 (17.6%)$106,353
5-Person Families13,021 (8.5%)$103,714
6-Person Families5,438 (3.6%)$102,991
7+ Person Families2,476 (1.6%)$116,221
Total152,751 (100.0%)$82,587

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 979

The median family income in Area Code 979 is $82,587, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,260) having the highest median family income of $130,863, while families with no earners (22,851) have the lowest median family income of $50,726, accounting for 9.3% and 15.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 979
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22,851 (15.0%)$50,726
1 Earner54,705 (35.8%)$68,137
2 Earners60,935 (39.9%)$105,111
3+ Earners14,260 (9.3%)$130,863
Total152,751 (100.0%)$82,587

Household Income in Area Code 979

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 979

With 3,482,929 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 979, accounting for 1,457.0% of all households. In contrast, only 597,859 households (250.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 979
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,058,265442.7%
$10,000 to $14,999597,859250.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,498,353626.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,623,853679.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992,438,2901,020.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993,482,9291,457.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,038,362852.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,686,9001,124.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,408,471589.2%
$200,000+1,333,171557.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 979

The median household income in Area Code 979 is $69,799, with the highest median household income of $84,025 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 77,934 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,400, with 24,360 households (10.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 979
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24,360 (10.2%)$42,400
25 to 44 Years77,167 (32.3%)$78,823
45 to 64 Years77,934 (32.6%)$84,025
65+ Years59,587 (24.9%)$54,063
Total239,048 (100.0%)$69,799

Poverty in Area Code 979

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 979

With 15.7% poverty level for males and 17.9% for females among the residents of Area Code 979, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17,556 males (39.7%) and 17,519 females (42.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,643 (19.9%)3,545 (19.5%)
5 Years746 (19.7%)483 (13.3%)
6 to 11 Years4,258 (17.1%)4,742 (20.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,321 (18.3%)2,131 (17.3%)
15 Years1,092 (26.8%)548 (13.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,456 (18.0%)1,173 (14.9%)
18 to 24 Years17,556 (39.7%)17,519 (42.8%)
25 to 34 Years3,888 (9.5%)6,476 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,297 (9.0%)5,746 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,419 (7.6%)3,403 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,484 (9.7%)4,119 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,218 (8.1%)2,560 (8.7%)
75 Years and over1,477 (9.2%)2,529 (12.2%)
Total47,855 (15.7%)54,974 (17.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 979

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 979, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.3% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,679 (80.1%)14,603 (80.5%)
5 Years3,037 (80.3%)3,163 (86.8%)
6 to 11 Years20,604 (82.9%)18,817 (79.9%)
12 to 14 Years10,331 (81.7%)10,194 (82.7%)
15 Years2,981 (73.2%)3,524 (86.5%)
16 and 17 Years6,622 (82.0%)6,691 (85.1%)
18 to 24 Years26,657 (60.3%)23,361 (57.2%)
25 to 34 Years37,180 (90.5%)34,331 (84.1%)
35 to 44 Years33,511 (91.0%)30,110 (84.0%)
45 to 54 Years29,201 (92.3%)29,478 (89.6%)
55 to 64 Years32,453 (90.3%)33,604 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years25,225 (91.9%)26,792 (91.3%)
75 Years and over14,572 (90.8%)18,235 (87.8%)
Total257,053 (84.3%)252,903 (82.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 979

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 979 show that 5.4% or 6,144 of the total 113,018 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 28.0%, comprising of 233 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 2,648 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 979
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children63,459 (96.0%)2,648 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children33,601 (94.6%)1,908 (5.4%)
3 or 4 Children9,214 (87.2%)1,355 (12.8%)
5 or more Children600 (72.0%)233 (28.0%)
Total106,874 (94.6%)6,144 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 979

According to the poverty data in Area Code 979, 15.6% or 1,861 single-father households and 29.1% or 8,104 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 286 households (28.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 households (97.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 979
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,013 (17.1%)1,409 (14.2%)
1 or 2 Children562 (11.7%)4,654 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children286 (28.6%)1,785 (56.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)256 (97.0%)
Total1,861 (15.6%)8,104 (29.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 979

The poverty data for Area Code 979 shows that 6,144 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 9,965 of the single-parent households (25.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 233 households (28.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 household (58.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 979
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,648 (4.0%)2,422 (15.3%)
1 or 2 Children1,908 (5.4%)5,216 (27.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,355 (12.8%)2,071 (49.8%)
5 or more Children233 (28.0%)256 (58.6%)
Total6,144 (5.4%)9,965 (25.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 979

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 979

Among the 288,130 employed individuals in Area Code 979, private company employees (187,646 | 65.1%), state government employees (27,271 | 9.5%), and local government employees (22,828 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 979
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees187,64665.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,5673.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)18,1796.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,9236.2%
Local Government Employees22,8287.9%
State Government Employees27,2719.5%
Federal Government Employees4,8701.7%
Unpaid Family Workers8460.3%
Total288,130100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 979

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 979, out of the total population over 16 years of age (514,683), 58.1% or 299,185 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 18,190 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.7% or 36,404 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 995.4% or 201,200 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20,211 (42.7%)201,200 (995.4%)
20 to 24 Years54,294 (77.5%)227,283 (418.6%)
25 to 29 Years36,402 (82.7%)215,839 (592.9%)
30 to 34 Years33,538 (81.8%)76,002 (226.6%)
35 to 44 Years60,875 (81.3%)196,921 (323.5%)
45 to 54 Years52,827 (80.1%)142,950 (270.6%)
55 to 59 Years26,202 (69.0%)34,822 (132.9%)
60 to 64 Years21,960 (59.4%)64,716 (294.7%)
65 to 74 Years16,123 (28.1%)35,037 (217.3%)
75 Years and over3,818 (9.8%)4,383 (114.8%)
Total299,164 (58.1%)18,198 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 979

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 979, 75.6% of individuals (227,310) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (300,754) are in the labor force, with 318.2% or 723,300 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 73,626 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 528.7% or 340,530 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 979
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25,065 (65.9%)96,038 (252.4%)
High School Diploma64,411 (74.2%)459,187 (528.7%)
College / Associate Degree70,691 (78.2%)233,539 (258.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73,626 (86.1%)111,970 (131.0%)
Total227,319 (75.6%)956,999 (318.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 979

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 979 are Community & Social Service (36,757 | 12.6%), Management (26,281 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (25,728 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,440 | 5.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (16,565 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 979

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 979, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.4%), Computers & Mathematics (78.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.4%), Health Technologists (74.3%), and Legal Services & Support (68.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 979
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16,776 (63.8%)9,505 (36.2%)
Business & Financial4,600 (39.4%)7,077 (60.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12,959 (74.3%)4,481 (25.7%)
Computers & Mathematics5,078 (78.2%)1,414 (21.8%)
Architecture & Engineering4,918 (82.4%)1,048 (17.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,963 (59.5%)2,019 (40.5%)
Community & Social Service 12,975 (35.3%)23,782 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,506 (35.6%)2,723 (64.4%)
Legal Services & Support673 (31.8%)1,447 (68.2%)
Education Instruction & Library8,543 (33.2%)17,185 (66.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,253 (48.1%)2,427 (51.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,741 (22.6%)12,824 (77.4%)
Health Technologists2,475 (25.7%)7,170 (74.3%)
Total (Category)51,051 (47.0%)57,669 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)158,128 (54.0%)134,782 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 979 are Food Preparation & Serving (16,379 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,284 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (8,953 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (7,192 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (7,123 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 979

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 979, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.2%), Security & Protection (70.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.7%), Personal Care & Service (78.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 979
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,190 (13.3%)7,763 (86.7%)
Security & Protection5,032 (70.0%)2,160 (30.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,111 (62.8%)1,250 (37.2%)
Law Enforcement2,921 (76.2%)910 (23.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving6,033 (36.8%)10,346 (63.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,821 (56.6%)4,463 (43.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,522 (21.4%)5,601 (78.6%)
Total (Category)19,598 (39.3%)30,333 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)158,128 (54.0%)134,782 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 979 are Office & Administration (31,973 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (27,001 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 979

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 979
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,654 (46.9%)14,347 (53.1%)
Office & Administration7,949 (24.9%)24,024 (75.1%)
Total (Category)20,603 (34.9%)38,371 (65.1%)
Total (Overall)158,128 (54.0%)134,782 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 979 are Construction & Extraction (23,099 | 7.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10,762 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,725 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 979

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 979
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,324 (85.3%)401 (14.7%)
Construction & Extraction22,361 (96.8%)738 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,324 (95.9%)438 (4.1%)
Total (Category)35,009 (95.7%)1,577 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)158,128 (54.0%)134,782 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 979 are Production (17,612 | 6.0%), Material Moving (11,018 | 3.8%), and Transportation (10,069 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 979

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 979
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14,819 (84.1%)2,793 (15.9%)
Transportation8,447 (83.9%)1,622 (16.1%)
Material Moving8,601 (78.1%)2,417 (21.9%)
Total (Category)31,867 (82.4%)6,832 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)158,128 (54.0%)134,782 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 979

Employment Industries in Area Code 979

The major employment industries in Area Code 979 include Educational Services (42,446 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (33,382 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (32,502 | 11.1%), Construction (29,758 | 10.2%), and Manufacturing (27,980 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 979

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 979

The Area Code 979 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.6%), Construction (88.7%), and Enterprise Management (84.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), Finance & Insurance (69.4%), and Educational Services (63.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 979
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,123 (83.3%)828 (16.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4,694 (90.6%)486 (9.4%)
Construction26,394 (88.7%)3,364 (11.3%)
Manufacturing20,573 (73.5%)7,407 (26.5%)
Wholesale Trade4,316 (72.0%)1,681 (28.0%)
Retail Trade16,738 (50.1%)16,644 (49.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,589 (77.4%)2,507 (22.6%)
Utilities3,528 (83.2%)713 (16.8%)
Information1,703 (55.7%)1,356 (44.3%)
Finance & Insurance2,426 (30.6%)5,490 (69.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,288 (52.5%)2,976 (47.5%)
Professional & Scientific8,257 (53.1%)7,298 (46.9%)
Enterprise Management224 (84.2%)42 (15.8%)
Administrative & Support6,578 (61.1%)4,193 (38.9%)
Educational Services15,480 (36.5%)26,966 (63.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,612 (20.3%)25,890 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,062 (49.8%)2,077 (50.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services8,813 (41.0%)12,654 (59.0%)
Public Administration6,879 (57.8%)5,030 (42.2%)
Total158,128 (54.0%)134,782 (46.0%)

Education in Area Code 979

School Enrollment in Area Code 979

The most common levels of schooling among the 192,947 students in Area Code 979 are college / undergraduate (64,692 | 33.5%), high school (32,589 | 16.9%), and middle school (32,570 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 979
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8,9094.6%
Kindergarten8,0844.2%
Elementary School32,18516.7%
Middle School32,57016.9%
High School32,58916.9%
College / Undergraduate64,69233.5%
Graduate / Professional13,9187.2%
Total192,947100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 979

Out of a total of 192,947 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 979, 17,824 (9.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 175,123 (90.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,665 (40.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 38,571 (94.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 979
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,928 (59.6%)2,665 (40.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old33,929 (89.2%)4,102 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds36,202 (90.5%)3,786 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds21,982 (92.9%)1,671 (7.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds23,498 (94.2%)1,447 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds38,571 (94.6%)2,188 (5.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,290 (92.5%)919 (7.5%)
35 Years and over5,702 (84.2%)1,067 (15.8%)
Total175,123 (90.8%)17,824 (9.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 979

Business (19,621 | 16.3%), education (16,763 | 14.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (14,407 | 12.0%), engineering (11,837 | 9.9%), and science & technology (11,155 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 120,135 individuals in Area Code 979 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 979
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,4943.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural14,40712.0%
Physical & Health Sciences5,4094.5%
Psychology4,5313.8%
Social Sciences6,8075.7%
Engineering11,8379.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,8711.6%
Science & Technology11,1559.3%
Business19,62116.3%
Education16,76314.0%
Literature & Languages3,7133.1%
Liberal Arts & History4,8364.0%
Visual & Performing Arts3,0052.5%
Communications3,6323.0%
Arts & Humanities8,0546.7%
Total120,135100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 979

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 979

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 979 are males with 2 vehicles (66,014, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (52,751, making up 50.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 979
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,008 (1.9%)2,626 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle25,864 (16.8%)29,192 (22.5%)
2 Vehicles66,014 (42.8%)52,751 (40.6%)
3 Vehicles36,490 (23.6%)28,006 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles15,880 (10.3%)12,892 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles7,047 (4.6%)4,589 (3.5%)
Total154,303 (100.0%)130,056 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 979

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 979 are 15 to 19 minutes (52,251 commuters, 19.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (50,231 commuters, 18.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (35,856 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Area Code 979
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10,7254.0%
5 to 9 Minutes35,85613.4%
10 to 14 Minutes50,23118.8%
15 to 19 Minutes52,25119.5%
20 to 24 Minutes34,23012.8%
25 to 29 Minutes11,5294.3%
30 to 34 Minutes24,7889.3%
35 to 39 Minutes4,3571.6%
40 to 44 Minutes5,4542.0%
45 to 59 Minutes15,1005.7%
60 to 89 Minutes15,0685.6%
90 or more Minutes7,7852.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 979

The most common commute times in Area Code 979 are 15 to 19 minutes (27,551 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (25,254 commuters, 20.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 979
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4,754 (3.3%)5,971 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes17,215 (11.8%)18,641 (15.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes24,977 (17.2%)25,254 (20.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes27,551 (19.0%)24,700 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes18,368 (12.6%)15,862 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,875 (4.7%)4,654 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes15,552 (10.7%)9,236 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,321 (1.6%)2,036 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,097 (2.1%)2,357 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes9,296 (6.4%)5,804 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes10,000 (6.9%)5,068 (4.2%)
90 or more Minutes5,419 (3.7%)2,366 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 979

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 979 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (20,655, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (22,071, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 979
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,974 (7.5%)4,965 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,815 (6.8%)3,063 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10,007 (6.9%)4,586 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17,126 (11.8%)7,606 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14,692 (10.1%)11,756 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20,655 (14.2%)19,579 (16.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM17,598 (12.1%)22,071 (18.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14,191 (9.8%)13,687 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,519 (3.1%)5,605 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,274 (4.3%)8,087 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,993 (2.1%)3,540 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,004 (1.4%)1,411 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,551 (4.5%)8,766 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,026 (5.5%)7,227 (5.9%)
Total145,425 (100.0%)121,949 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 979

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 979

Of the total 239,048 dwellings in Area Code 979, owner-occupied units account for 151,700 (63.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 87,348 (36.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 979
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units151,70063.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units87,34836.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units239,048100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 979

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 979
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household66,54427.8%
2-Person Household83,05834.7%
3-Person Household35,52314.9%
4+ Person Household53,92322.6%
Total Housing Units239,048100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 979

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 979
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household33,105 (49.7%)33,439 (50.2%)
2-Person Household59,209 (71.3%)23,849 (28.7%)
3-Person Household21,886 (61.6%)13,637 (38.4%)
4+ Person Household37,500 (69.5%)16,423 (30.5%)
Total Housing Units151,700 (63.5%)87,348 (36.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 979

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 979
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16,175 (62.0%)9,936 (38.1%)
High School Diploma37,406 (62.9%)22,089 (37.1%)
College/Associate Degree49,057 (60.3%)32,338 (39.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher49,062 (68.1%)22,985 (31.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 979

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 979
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years63,48426.6%
35 to 44 Years38,04315.9%
45 to 54 Years35,20614.7%
55 to 64 Years42,72817.9%
65 to 74 Years35,85915.0%
75 to 84 Years17,1757.2%
85 Years and Over6,5532.7%
Total239,048100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 979

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 979

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 979
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied151,700 (63.5%)$4,938,344
Renter-Occupied87,348 (36.5%)$2,269,863
Average239,048 (100.0%)$4,327,510

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 979

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 979
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,880 (2.6%)6,707 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,689 (1.1%)4,929 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,385 (2.2%)7,453 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,957 (2.6%)4,993 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,659 (3.1%)5,327 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,373 (6.2%)11,243 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99915,768 (10.4%)11,621 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,548 (16.8%)15,264 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,869 (14.4%)8,779 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99929,541 (19.5%)7,183 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more32,031 (21.1%)3,849 (4.4%)
Total151,700 (100.0%)87,348 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 979

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 979
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011,513 (7.6%)2,110 (2.4%)
$300 to $49922,536 (14.9%)3,260 (3.7%)
$500 to $79931,004 (20.4%)12,895 (14.8%)
$800 to $99912,532 (8.3%)15,745 (18.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49925,492 (16.8%)30,810 (35.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99922,110 (14.6%)11,402 (13.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,095 (8.0%)3,767 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,253 (4.8%)968 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more7,165 (4.7%)882 (1.0%)
Total151,700 (100.0%)87,348 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 979

Housing Structures in Area Code 979

Housing Structures in Area Code 979
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached154,29464.5%
Single Unit, Attached6,0702.5%
2 Unit Apartments6,7292.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,9124.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,3383.9%
10 or more Apartments24,60610.3%
Mobile Home / Other27,09911.3%
Total239,048100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 979

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 979
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached127,000 (82.3%)27,294 (17.7%)
Single Unit, Attached2,086 (34.4%)3,984 (65.6%)
2 Unit Apartments378 (5.6%)6,351 (94.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments467 (4.3%)10,445 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments445 (4.8%)8,893 (95.2%)
10 or more Apartments309 (1.3%)24,297 (98.7%)
Mobile Home / Other21,015 (77.5%)6,084 (22.5%)
Total151,700 (63.5%)87,348 (36.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 979

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 979
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,026 (0.7%)3,777 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,534 (3.6%)21,378 (24.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms50,586 (33.4%)41,572 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms60,311 (39.8%)16,373 (18.7%)
8 or more Rooms34,243 (22.6%)4,248 (4.9%)
Total151,700 (100.0%)87,348 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 979

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 979
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas48,531 (32.0%)16,726 (19.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16,687 (11.0%)2,461 (2.8%)
Electricity83,752 (55.2%)66,802 (76.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene140 (0.1%)49 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke56 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,713 (1.1%)137 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used821 (0.5%)1,173 (1.3%)
Total151,700 (100.0%)87,348 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 979

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 979
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,248 (2.1%)8,821 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle31,918 (21.0%)41,740 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles70,028 (46.2%)25,176 (28.8%)
3 or more Vehicles46,506 (30.7%)11,611 (13.3%)
Total151,700 (100.0%)87,348 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 979

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 979

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units81,42170,279
Median Property Value$11,166,700$15,796,600
Median Household Income$4,153,048$19,799
Monthly Housing Costs$35,977$6,768
Real Estate Taxes$135,650$2,312

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 979

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 979
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010,192 (12.5%)2,425 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99912,092 (14.8%)4,264 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99937,625 (46.2%)38,429 (54.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99913,777 (16.9%)17,402 (24.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,819 (4.7%)5,322 (7.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,708 (2.1%)1,320 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more2,208 (2.7%)1,117 (1.6%)
Total81,421 (100.0%)70,279 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 979

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 979
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,173 (5.1%)1,016 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9999,408 (11.6%)1,396 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,676 (8.2%)2,593 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,415 (12.8%)2,697 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,257 (18.7%)5,353 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,505 (12.9%)10,291 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,755 (15.7%)11,364 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more12,232 (15.0%)16,786 (23.9%)
Total81,421 (100.0%)70,279 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 979

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 979
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32,276 (39.6%)6,119,027 (8,706.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x12,710 (15.6%)28,135 (40.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x9,871 (12.1%)17,802 (25.3%)
4.0x or more25,154 (30.9%)8,664 (12.3%)
Total81,421 (100.0%)70,279 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 979

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 979
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80015,307 (18.8%)276 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49912,032 (14.8%)4,025 (5.7%)
$800 to $1,49948,075 (59.0%)5,992 (8.5%)
Total81,421 (100.0%)70,279 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 979

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 979

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years40,399 (91.2%)3,908 (8.8%)
6 to 18 Years97,775 (87.4%)14,159 (12.7%)
19 to 25 Years78,442 (82.4%)16,726 (17.6%)
26 to 34 Years57,005 (78.2%)15,931 (21.8%)
35 to 44 Years55,029 (75.7%)17,666 (24.3%)
45 to 54 Years52,757 (81.9%)11,683 (18.1%)
55 to 64 Years63,637 (86.4%)10,023 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years56,324 (99.2%)471 (0.8%)
75 Years and older36,350 (98.7%)463 (1.3%)
Total537,718 (85.5%)91,030 (14.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 979

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 979
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born40,399 (91.2%)3,908 (8.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen97,775 (87.4%)14,159 (12.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen78,442 (82.4%)16,726 (17.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 979

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 979
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00071,370 (79.6%)18,263 (20.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99984,807 (80.5%)20,517 (19.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99986,218 (82.8%)17,947 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99974,365 (85.6%)12,547 (14.4%)
$100,000 and over206,020 (91.1%)20,034 (8.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 979

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 618,373 (41.5%)23,816 (53.7%)
6 to 18 Years35,916 (32.1%)66,252 (59.2%)
19 to 25 Years6,983 (7.3%)73,415 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years7,587 (10.4%)51,443 (70.5%)
35 to 44 Years7,175 (9.9%)50,336 (69.2%)
45 to 54 Years6,642 (10.3%)48,367 (75.1%)
55 to 64 Years10,638 (14.4%)56,114 (76.2%)
65 to 74 Years53,942 (95.0%)32,384 (57.0%)
75 Years and over36,063 (98.0%)23,363 (63.5%)
Total183,319 (29.2%)425,490 (67.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 979

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 979
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years112 (0.6%)138 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years3,993 (7.4%)2,697 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years5,946 (6.4%)6,472 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years12,728 (12.2%)12,946 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,647 (31.5%)7,140 (24.3%)
75 Years and over7,817 (48.7%)10,114 (48.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 979

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 979: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99 (0.5%)74 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years464 (0.9%)352 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,633 (1.8%)707 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years3,996 (3.8%)2,024 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,780 (17.4%)1,694 (5.8%)
75 Years and over4,707 (29.3%)3,291 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 979: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.1%)138 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years460 (0.9%)666 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,410 (1.5%)1,522 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,074 (2.9%)2,921 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,507 (5.5%)1,204 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,817 (11.3%)1,837 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 979: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,403 (6.3%)1,950 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,681 (4.0%)4,038 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,949 (3.8%)4,836 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,561 (5.7%)1,303 (4.4%)
75 Years and over2,123 (13.2%)2,879 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 979: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years619 (1.1%)390 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,097 (1.2%)953 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,760 (5.5%)7,740 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,552 (16.6%)4,536 (15.4%)
75 Years and over4,603 (28.7%)7,668 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 979: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years626 (1.2%)325 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years740 (0.8%)654 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,230 (2.1%)2,489 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,152 (4.2%)902 (3.1%)
75 Years and over2,121 (13.2%)2,920 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Area Code 979

Computing Device Access in Area Code 979

Computing Device Access in Area Code 979
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop179,46275.1%
Smartphone210,72488.1%
Tablet137,45457.5%
No Computing Device17,5337.3%
Total239,048100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 979

Internet Access in Area Code 979
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4400.2%
Broadband Home138,17757.8%
Cellular Data Only38,41916.1%
Satellite Internet29,54012.4%
No Internet41,43117.3%
Total239,048100.0%

Area Code 979 Summary

Geography

Area code 979 is located in the southeastern region of Texas. It covers the Brazos Valley, which includes the cities of Bryan, College Station, and Brenham. It also covers the cities of Bay City, El Campo, and Wharton.

Social

The area code 979 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and its residents are proud of their heritage and culture. The area is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and the University of Houston.

Economics

The economy of the area code 979 is largely driven by the oil and gas industry, as well as agriculture and manufacturing. The area is also home to a number of large corporations, such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Halliburton.

Demographics

The population of the area code 979 is estimated to be around 1.2 million people. The majority of the population is white, followed by Hispanic, African American, and Asian. The median household income is around $50,000, and the median age is around 33 years old.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 979?
Total Population of Area Code 979 is 641,632.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 979?
Total Male Population of Area Code 979 is 322,486.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 979?
Total Female Population of Area Code 979 is 319,146.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 979?
There are 101.05 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 979.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 979?
There are 98.96 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 979.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 979?
Median Population Age in Area Code 979 is 41.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 979
Average Family Size in Area Code 979 is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 979
Average Household Size in Area Code 979 is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 979?
Per Capita income in Area Code 979 is $35,579.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 979?
Median Family Income in Area Code 979 is $82,587.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 979?
Median Household Income in Area Code 979 is $69,799.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 979?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 979 is 36.8%.
Women in Area Code 979 earn 63.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 979?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 979 is $10,398.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 979 earn $10,398 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 979?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 979 is 30.07.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 979?
There are 299,164 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 979.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 979?
58.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 979.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 979?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 979 is 6.1%.