56474 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 56474, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

56474 is a zip code in Cass County and Crow Wing County, Minnesota, which covers Barclay, Blind Lake, Bull Moose, Bungo, Chickamaw Beach, Maple, Moose Lake, Pine River, Pine River, Ponto Lake, Walden, Wilson, Gail Lake, Ideal, Jenkins, Jenkins, and Timothy, with a total population of 4,430 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 56474 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 56474.

The estimated population of people living in 56474 is 4,430, with a median age of 45.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 56474 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,430
+3.75%
+11.06%
2020
4,270
+3.19%
-
2019
4,138
+1.42%
-
2018
4,080
+2.28%
-
2017
3,989
 - -

Population of 56474 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 56474 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
92.1%
95.6%
 -3.66%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.9%
 -22.22%
Native
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Hispanic
1.1%
0.4%
 +175.00%
Asian
1%
1.3%
 -23.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
0.6%
 +516.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 56474 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 56474 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 56474 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 56474 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.9 -0.43% 46.1 +5.49% 45.7 -4.99%
2020 46.1 -5.14% 43.7 -7.22% 48.1 -5.87%
2019 48.6 +0.62% 47.1 +0.86% 51.1 +0.2%
2018 48.3 -0.21% 46.7 -1.06% 51 +0.79%
2017 48.4 - 47.2 - 50.6 -

The median age of the 56474 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 56474 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 9 256 +10.38% 211 +12.16% 282 235
10 to 19 211 +30.22% 168 +41.72% 278 243
20 to 29 238 -10.03% 227 -3.37% 209 219
30 to 39 196 +34.75% 182 +36.92% 273 253
40 to 49 200 +46.29% 189 -5.75% 297 174
50 to 59 348 -16.69% 334 -2.12% 291 325
60 to 69 298 +11.03% 317 -4.79% 330 300
70+ 277 +36.79% 337 -2.67% 393 328

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 56474 zip code is $46,538.00.

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 56474.

  • Under 25
    $39,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,417.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,731.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 56474 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 56474, 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 56474 is currently $66,688.00.

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.

3.17% of households in 56474 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 56474 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 56474 is $29,589.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 56474 by the total population of 56474.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 56474 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 56474 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
    7.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 56474 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 56474 zip over the age of 16 is 3,576.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 56474 is 57.50%.

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 56474 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 184 54.90% 6.90%
20 to 24 years 205 85.90% 0.60%
25 to 29 years 223 91.90% 13.20%
30 to 34 years 228 70.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 503 90.50% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 514 76.50% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 368 80.20% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 320 63.10% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 594 22.20% 3.80%
75 years and over 437 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 56474. 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 3,369 59.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 27 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 40 95.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 94 66.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 38 65.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,346 59.60% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 56474 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 56474 is 2,057, with median earnings of $32,221.00.

Women in 56474 are earning approximately 77.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,057 $32,221.00
Male 1,118 $36,802.00
Female 939 $28,407.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 56474 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 228 $62,500.00
Business and Financial 68 $57,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $56,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $69,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $49,167.00
Community and Social Service 34 $25,714.00
Legal 8 $63,750.00
Educational and Library 92 $27,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $8,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $56,563.00
Healthcare Support 154 $26,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $22,188.00
Law Enforcement 21 $105,114.00
Food Preparation and Serving 164 $19,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $18,269.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $18,333.00
Sales 249 $28,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 161 $33,281.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $35,893.00
Construction and Extraction 182 $37,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $40,417.00
Production 203 $38,011.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $43,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 56474 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 56474.

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 141 $72,321.00 87 $43,295.00
Business and Financial 34 $83,750.00 34 $56,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $55,625.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $69,667.00 5 $55,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $49,167.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $21,875.00 15 $25,893.00
Legal 1 $0.00 7 $47,188.00
Educational and Library 6 $55,000.00 86 $26,964.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $111,250.00 59 $33,750.00
Healthcare Support 24 $22,500.00 130 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $28,750.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $105,227.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $23,125.00 83 $16,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $19,861.00 57 $11,964.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 24 $19,167.00
Sales 128 $30,000.00 121 $27,639.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $39,500.00 123 $31,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $70,625.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 178 $37,667.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $40,000.00 1 $0.00
Production 137 $37,266.00 66 $62,829.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $46,071.00 14 $16,250.00

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 1,864 households in 56474, with an average household size of 2.33 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 1,137 families living in the 56474 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 56474:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 879 93 165 727
Average Household Size 3 2.98 3.46 1.17
Total Families 879 93 165 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.4 3.27 0

Poverty

Of the 1,137 families living in 56474, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 56474:

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 2,783 housing units in 56474.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,864 66.98%
Vacant 919 33.02%

13.55% of the total 2,783 housing units in 56474 are rental units. This is approximately 377 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,441 are occupied by the owner - or 51.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 56474 is $772.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 56474 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
    46
  • Less than $500
    89
  • $500 to $999
    213
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    59
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $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 56474 is $163,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 56474 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    97
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    214
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    305
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    281
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    293
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    139
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    86
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 56474. The chart below shows the number of properties in 56474 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    230
  • 1940 to 1949
    153
  • 1950 to 1959
    180
  • 1960 to 1969
    186
  • 1970 to 1979
    574
  • 1980 to 1989
    416
  • 1990 to 1999
    441
  • 2000 to 2009
    452
  • 2010 to 2013
    144
  • 2014 or later
    7

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 56474 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    100
  • 1 vehicle available
    572
  • 2 vehicles available
    713
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    479

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 56474 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 56474 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 56474.

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
    90
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    310
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    247
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    233
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    248
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    80
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    208
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    73
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    82
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    163
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    39
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 56474 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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