55032 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55032, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55032 is a zip code in Chisago County, Minnesota, which covers Fish Lake, Harris, North Branch, and Sunrise, with a total population of 3,440 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 55032 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55032.

The estimated population of people living in 55032 is 3,440, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55032 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,440
 -8.12% -0.98%
2020
3,744
+3.68%
-
2019
3,611
+2.99%
-
2018
3,506
+0.92%
-
2017
3,474
 - -

Population of 55032 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55032 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
93.6%
94.8%
 -1.27%
Black/African American
0.9%
1.8%
 -50.00%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
0.8%
 +162.50%
Asian
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.1%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55032 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 55032 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55032 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55032 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 -0.92% 42.3 -1.63% 43.9 -0.45%
2020 43.7 +0.69% 43 +3.37% 44.1 -0.9%
2019 43.4 +0.7% 41.6 +0.48% 44.5 +0.45%
2018 43.1 +0.47% 41.4 -0.72% 44.3 +0.91%
2017 42.9 - 41.7 - 43.9 -

The median age of the 55032 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 55032 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 9 203 -1.66% 129 +32.26% 196 167
10 to 19 251 +18.33% 214 -4.67% 296 199
20 to 29 182 -27.53% 147 +18.05% 126 172
30 to 39 222 +3.7% 204 0.020000000000001% 230 200
40 to 49 258 -21.51% 295 -25.07% 202 225
50 to 59 318 +2.33% 330 -22.46% 320 259
60 to 69 239 +16% 211 +44.92% 275 319
70+ 147 -1.35% 124 -8.82% 141 113

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55032 zip code is $99,438.00.

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 55032.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,969.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,208.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55032 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 55032, 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 55032 is currently $104,457.00.

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.

6.63% of households in 55032 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 55032 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.06%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55032 is $39,223.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55032 by the total population of 55032.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55032 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55032 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
    5.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55032 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55032 zip over the age of 16 is 2,789.

Of those people, a total of 71.70% 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 55032 is 67.70%.

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 55032 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 207 57.00% 1.70%
20 to 24 years 144 93.10% 8.20%
25 to 29 years 154 84.40% 11.10%
30 to 34 years 232 87.90% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 419 91.90% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 458 86.20% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 327 82.90% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 432 74.10% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 268 13.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 148 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55032. 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 2,659 71.60% 5.20%
Black or African American 22 63.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 18.80% 0.00%
Asian 27 63.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 65 95.40% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 40 52.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,619 71.90% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55032 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 55032 is 1,888, with median earnings of $46,955.00.

Women in 55032 are earning approximately 75.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,888 $46,955.00
Male 968 $54,115.00
Female 920 $41,081.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55032 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 269 $87,679.00
Business and Financial 85 $63,365.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $101,458.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $98,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $42,500.00
Community and Social Service 35 $63,750.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $30,781.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $17,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 86 $51,875.00
Healthcare Support 64 $19,091.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $40,500.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $8,355.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $25,417.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $30,139.00
Sales 143 $12,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 247 $41,023.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 190 $61,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $75,000.00
Production 177 $51,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $54,479.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55032 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 55032.

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 143 $51,250.00 126 $113,750.00
Business and Financial 40 $67,000.00 45 $62,596.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $127,917.00 12 $101,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $98,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 22 $42,115.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 28 $64,167.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $20,417.00 36 $32,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $17,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 86 $51,875.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 57 $18,977.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $40,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 60 $8,684.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $46,667.00 33 $16,719.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 53 $30,139.00
Sales 88 $13,750.00 55 $11,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $63,393.00 220 $39,643.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $61,750.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $75,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 145 $54,583.00 32 $33,214.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $62,604.00 6 $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 1,283 households in 55032, with an average household size of 2.67 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 981 families living in the 55032 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 55032:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 844 62 75 302
Average Household Size 3.08 3.16 2.84 1.38
Total Families 844 62 75 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.48 2.67 0

Poverty

Of the 981 families living in 55032, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55032:

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 1,460 housing units in 55032.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,283 87.88%
Vacant 177 12.12%

3.84% of the total 1,460 housing units in 55032 are rental units. This is approximately 56 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,197 are occupied by the owner - or 81.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55032 is $1,293.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55032 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    2
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    39
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $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 55032 is $276,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55032 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    28
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    64
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    138
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    491
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    416
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55032. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55032 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    242
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    105
  • 1960 to 1969
    73
  • 1970 to 1979
    216
  • 1980 to 1989
    203
  • 1990 to 1999
    189
  • 2000 to 2009
    320
  • 2010 to 2013
    92
  • 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 55032 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    9
  • 1 vehicle available
    205
  • 2 vehicles available
    438
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    631

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55032 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55032 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55032.

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
    15
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    46
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    153
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    178
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    193
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    89
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    117
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    52
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    81
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    322
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    359
  • 90 or more minutes
    59

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 55032 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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