56466 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 56466, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

56466 is a zip code in Cass County, Morrison County, and Todd County, Minnesota, which covers Becker, Byron, Home Brook, May, Meadow Brook, Moose Lake, Motley, Poplar, Motley, Scandia Valley, Fawn Lake, and Villard, with a total population of 2,871 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 56466 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 56466.

The estimated population of people living in 56466 is 2,871, with a median age of 50.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 56466 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,871
+4.63%
-7.63%
2020
2,744
 -7.89% -
2019
2,979
 -0.37% -
2018
2,990
 -3.8% -
2017
3,108
 - -

Population of 56466 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 56466 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
94.5%
94.7%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Native
0.1%
1%
 -90.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2%
 -60.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
2%
 +120.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 56466 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 56466 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 56466 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 56466 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.3 -1.76% 49.1 -3.35% 50.8 -3.42%
2020 51.2 +1.99% 50.8 +0.59% 52.6 +5.41%
2019 50.2 -1.38% 50.5 -3.26% 49.9 -0.99%
2018 50.9 +6.04% 52.2 +4.82% 50.4 +7.46%
2017 48 - 49.8 - 46.9 -

The median age of the 56466 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 56466 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 9 161 -43.32% 143 -10.96% 99 123
10 to 19 161 +33.61% 172 0.97% 218 169
20 to 29 158 -48.6% 197 -59.96% 94 102
30 to 39 136 +6.54% 146 3.89% 144 140
40 to 49 160 +22.71% 179 -16.52% 180 149
50 to 59 299 -31.11% 257 -7.07% 214 237
60 to 69 240 +13.94% 237 1.04% 268 237
70+ 230 +3.68% 232 +12.8% 238 259

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 56466 zip code is $54,451.00.

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 56466.

  • Under 25
    $52,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,893.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,442.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,417.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 56466 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 56466, 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 56466 is currently $65,585.00.

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.

2.07% of households in 56466 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 56466 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 56466 is $30,374.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 56466 by the total population of 56466.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 56466 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 56466 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
    5.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 56466 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 56466 zip over the age of 16 is 2,412.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 56466 is 55.90%.

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 56466 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 150 42.70% 10.90%
20 to 24 years 90 93.30% 6.00%
25 to 29 years 106 84.90% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 126 88.10% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 362 92.80% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 370 78.60% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 206 84.00% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 270 57.40% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 465 19.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 267 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 56466. 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 2,290 57.70% 3.40%
Black or African American 8 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 102 64.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 18 88.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,286 57.70% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 56466 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 56466 is 1,348, with median earnings of $36,091.00.

Women in 56466 are earning approximately 63.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,348 $36,091.00
Male 684 $47,019.00
Female 664 $30,037.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 56466 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 121 $56,094.00
Business and Financial 42 $54,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $62,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $44,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $43,125.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $44,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $40,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $40,000.00
Healthcare Support 118 $22,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $28,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $6,250.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $8,625.00
Sales 134 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 135 $28,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $32,917.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $54,609.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $48,250.00
Production 125 $47,171.00
Transportation and Material Moving 85 $26,042.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 56466 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 56466.

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 81 $62,708.00 40 $55,000.00
Business and Financial 17 $63,125.00 25 $53,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $62,500.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $47,500.00 4 $36,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $29,375.00 14 $43,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $49,417.00 58 $31,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $41,111.00 9 $6,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $35,000.00 52 $41,250.00
Healthcare Support 23 $15,313.00 95 $25,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $29,167.00 57 $27,639.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $6,964.00 20 $4,286.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 32 $8,750.00
Sales 53 $39,375.00 81 $17,098.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $66,875.00 116 $26,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $35,250.00 8 $26,000.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $54,609.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $48,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 94 $47,105.00 31 $55,156.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $20,417.00 14 $27,083.00

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 1,306 households in 56466, with an average household size of 2.2 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 811 families living in the 56466 zip code with an average family size of 2.68 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 56466:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 644 82 85 495
Average Household Size 2.79 2.99 2.84 1.19
Total Families 644 82 85 0
Average Household Size 2.72 2.5 2.52 0

Poverty

Of the 811 families living in 56466, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 56466:

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 2,147 housing units in 56466.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,306 60.83%
Vacant 841 39.17%

9.73% of the total 2,147 housing units in 56466 are rental units. This is approximately 209 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,064 are occupied by the owner - or 49.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 56466 is $709.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 56466 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    49
  • $500 to $999
    114
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    44
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $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 56466 is $174,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 56466 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    129
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    128
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    179
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    159
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    251
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    149
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    65
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 56466. The chart below shows the number of properties in 56466 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    182
  • 1940 to 1949
    103
  • 1950 to 1959
    152
  • 1960 to 1969
    210
  • 1970 to 1979
    408
  • 1980 to 1989
    348
  • 1990 to 1999
    300
  • 2000 to 2009
    308
  • 2010 to 2013
    119
  • 2014 or later
    17

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 56466 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    82
  • 1 vehicle available
    379
  • 2 vehicles available
    407
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    438

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 56466 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 56466 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 56466.

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
    120
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    155
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    180
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    115
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    148
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    76
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    185
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    47
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    59
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    51
  • 90 or more minutes
    38

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 56466 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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