55805 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55805, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55805 is a zip code in St. Louis County, Minnesota, which covers Duluth, with a total population of 10,082 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 55805 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55805.

The estimated population of people living in 55805 is 10,082, with a median age of 26.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55805 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,082
+5.43%
+4.07%
2020
9,563
+0.19%
-
2019
9,545
 -0.12% -
2018
9,556
 -1.36% -
2017
9,688
 - -

Population of 55805 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55805 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
83.6%
81.2%
 +2.96%
Black/African American
3.1%
5.3%
 -41.51%
Native
2.9%
4.1%
 -29.27%
Hispanic
3.6%
2.8%
 +28.57%
Asian
1.7%
2.9%
 -41.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
3.6%
 +38.89%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55805 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 55805 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55805 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55805 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 26 -7.14% 27.2 -8.11% 24.7 -4.63%
2020 28 +4.48% 29.6 +10.86% 25.9 -4.07%
2019 26.8 -0.37% 26.7 -1.84% 27 +2.66%
2018 26.9 -1.47% 27.2 +0.74% 26.3 -5.05%
2017 27.3 - 27 - 27.7 -

The median age of the 55805 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 55805 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 9 467 -1.91% 479 +19.24% 427 545
10 to 19 439 -5.47% 370 +47.85% 409 576
20 to 29 1,679 +11.37% 1,858 +6.64% 1,802 1,979
30 to 39 584 +29.52% 567 +24.53% 759 694
40 to 49 435 +2.94% 361 +7.24% 447 386
50 to 59 565 -43.54% 558 -17.26% 354 463
60 to 69 329 -16.09% 414 -14.4% 279 345
70+ 159 +59.22% 424 -15.47% 257 360

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55805 zip code is $38,486.00.

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 55805.

  • Under 25
    $27,298.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,417.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,455.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55805 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 55805, 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 55805 is currently $55,577.00.

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.

2.34% of households in 55805 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 55805 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55805 is $26,477.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55805 by the total population of 55805.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55805 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55805 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
    13.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55805 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55805 zip over the age of 16 is 8,733.

Of those people, a total of 75.20% 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 55805 is 71.90%.

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 55805 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 608 72.90% 11.10%
20 to 24 years 2,793 84.00% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 988 92.20% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 908 90.00% 7.70%
35 to 44 years 950 89.40% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 819 80.80% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 426 62.70% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 343 43.70% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 510 21.20% 13.90%
75 years and over 388 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55805. 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 7,450 75.70% 3.80%
Black or African American 288 75.00% 10.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 274 57.30% 20.40%
Asian 167 79.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 35 71.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 519 76.30% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 241 77.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,390 76.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55805 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 55805 is 6,282, with median earnings of $23,575.00.

Women in 55805 are earning approximately 74.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,282 $23,575.00
Male 3,155 $27,283.00
Female 3,127 $20,251.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55805 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 317 $42,292.00
Business and Financial 361 $42,909.00
Computer and Mathematical 202 $59,643.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $21,281.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $56,094.00
Community and Social Service 242 $40,500.00
Legal 33 $66,375.00
Educational and Library 253 $32,153.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $25,469.00
Healthcare Practitioners 461 $36,650.00
Healthcare Support 453 $21,969.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $25,909.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 906 $13,785.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 259 $12,057.00
Personal Care and Service 236 $12,778.00
Sales 614 $16,916.00
Office and Administrative Support 638 $22,214.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $54,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $27,361.00
Production 413 $22,396.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $14,091.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55805 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 55805.

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 173 $45,208.00 144 $25,556.00
Business and Financial 205 $42,102.00 156 $43,700.00
Computer and Mathematical 181 $67,577.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $20,844.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 107 $47,813.00 135 $31,302.00
Legal 12 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 94 $43,010.00 159 $30,764.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 71 $25,573.00 63 $25,156.00
Healthcare Practitioners 173 $32,218.00 288 $45,900.00
Healthcare Support 67 $27,356.00 386 $19,286.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $26,023.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 448 $14,770.00 458 $11,716.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 173 $9,635.00 86 $15,417.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $13,125.00 212 $12,632.00
Sales 356 $27,045.00 258 $10,481.00
Office and Administrative Support 140 $21,694.00 498 $26,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $52,105.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $27,361.00 0 $0.00
Production 271 $29,375.00 142 $19,202.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $12,955.00 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 4,837 households in 55805, with an average household size of 2.06 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 1,572 families living in the 55805 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 55805:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 905 152 515 3,265
Average Household Size 2.94 3.38 3.4 1.55
Total Families 905 152 515 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.57 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 1,572 families living in 55805, 14.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55805:

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 5,398 housing units in 55805.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,837 89.61%
Vacant 561 10.39%

63.95% of the total 5,398 housing units in 55805 are rental units. This is approximately 3,452 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,357 are occupied by the owner - or 25.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55805 is $841.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55805 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
    28
  • Less than $500
    499
  • $500 to $999
    1,813
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    586
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    513
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    41
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 55805 is $136,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55805 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    53
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    212
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    548
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    287
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    138
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    32
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    87
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55805. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55805 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,046
  • 1940 to 1949
    195
  • 1950 to 1959
    444
  • 1960 to 1969
    521
  • 1970 to 1979
    514
  • 1980 to 1989
    232
  • 1990 to 1999
    179
  • 2000 to 2009
    223
  • 2010 to 2013
    44
  • 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 55805 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    948
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,732
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,602
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    555

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55805 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55805 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55805.

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
    224
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,145
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,500
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,473
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    540
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    117
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    352
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    89
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    59
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    83
  • 90 or more minutes
    68

Summary

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