56549 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 56549, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

56549 is a zip code in Clay County, Minnesota, which covers Cromwell, Eglon, Goose Prairie, Hawley, Hawley, Highland Grove, Keene, Parke, Riverton, Skree, Spring Prairie, and Tansem, with a total population of 4,931 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 56549 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 56549.

The estimated population of people living in 56549 is 4,931, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 56549 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,931
 -0.06% +7.13%
2020
4,934
 -1.83% -
2019
5,026
+4.19%
-
2018
4,824
+4.8%
-
2017
4,603
 - -

Population of 56549 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 56549 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
96.3%
93%
 +3.55%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Native
1.2%
2.8%
 -57.14%
Hispanic
1.3%
1.9%
 -31.58%
Asian
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
1.2%
 -75.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 56549 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 56549 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 56549 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 56549 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 +0.8% 37 -0.27% 39.1 +1.82%
2020 37.5 +4.46% 37.1 +1.92% 38.4 +9.09%
2019 35.9 -4.01% 36.4 -3.96% 35.2 -3.3%
2018 37.4 +0.27% 37.9 -2.07% 36.4 +1.96%
2017 37.3 - 38.7 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 56549 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 56549 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 9 363 +24.84% 343 +8.9% 455 367
10 to 19 258 +7.29% 385 +13.73% 276 423
20 to 29 225 +7.55% 182 0.4% 234 179
30 to 39 340 -2.41% 366 -8.46% 324 329
40 to 49 274 +13.17% 274 +25.83% 311 341
50 to 59 351 -32.65% 330 -12.52% 230 272
60 to 69 307 +24.18% 219 +50.41% 348 342
70+ 201 -0.27% 185 +57.59% 198 302

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 56549 zip code is $88,554.00.

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 56549.

  • Under 25
    $78,672.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,576.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,344.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 56549 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 56549, 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 56549 is currently $104,402.00.

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.

7.52% of households in 56549 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 56549 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 56549 is $38,533.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 56549 by the total population of 56549.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 56549 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 56549 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
    9.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 56549 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 56549 zip over the age of 16 is 3,539.

Of those people, a total of 70.80% 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 56549 is 68.90%.

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 56549 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 129 67.40% 10.30%
20 to 24 years 157 62.40% 4.10%
25 to 29 years 256 98.40% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 289 87.90% 8.30%
35 to 44 years 776 94.20% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 448 90.20% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 294 75.20% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 435 61.80% 1.10%
65 to 74 years 410 39.00% 1.90%
75 years and over 345 8.40% 6.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 56549. 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 3,468 70.80% 2.40%
Black or African American 18 61.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 88.90% 0.00%
Asian 15 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 14 21.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 31 93.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,451 70.70% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 56549 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 56549 is 2,439, with median earnings of $51,435.00.

Women in 56549 are earning approximately 74.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,439 $51,435.00
Male 1,190 $56,912.00
Female 1,249 $42,089.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 56549 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 364 $58,480.00
Business and Financial 110 $80,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 83 $89,097.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $73,859.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $93,750.00
Community and Social Service 32 $56,250.00
Legal 12 $76,000.00
Educational and Library 167 $39,554.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $5,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 235 $63,193.00
Healthcare Support 115 $29,659.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $51,000.00
Law Enforcement 35 $49,115.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $21,176.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $27,143.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $22,656.00
Sales 229 $42,440.00
Office and Administrative Support 230 $34,091.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $25,583.00
Construction and Extraction 149 $68,472.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $38,810.00
Production 179 $42,798.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $45,714.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 56549 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 56549.

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 211 $60,125.00 153 $58,359.00
Business and Financial 25 $78,750.00 85 $80,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $89,028.00 11 $120,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $74,402.00 10 $46,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $130,313.00 33 $81,917.00
Community and Social Service 16 $56,500.00 16 $38,750.00
Legal 2 $0.00 10 $75,500.00
Educational and Library 19 $51,406.00 148 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 14 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $84,196.00 212 $62,872.00
Healthcare Support 20 $28,333.00 95 $34,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $51,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $49,063.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $5,625.00 31 $21,838.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $65,500.00 14 $25,357.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 32 $22,656.00
Sales 110 $85,577.00 119 $37,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $58,214.00 190 $32,727.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $25,833.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 149 $68,472.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $38,810.00 0 $0.00
Production 128 $44,875.00 51 $21,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $50,125.00 11 $23,125.00

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 1,783 households in 56549, with an average household size of 2.73 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 1,380 families living in the 56549 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 56549:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,177 50 153 403
Average Household Size 3.19 3.64 3.18 1.1
Total Families 1,177 50 153 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.08 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 1,380 families living in 56549, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 56549:

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 1,931 housing units in 56549.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,783 92.34%
Vacant 148 7.66%

14.29% of the total 1,931 housing units in 56549 are rental units. This is approximately 276 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,493 are occupied by the owner - or 77.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 56549 is $737.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 56549 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
    14
  • Less than $500
    66
  • $500 to $999
    141
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    56
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $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 56549 is $265,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 56549 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    50
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    78
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    122
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    241
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    388
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    494
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    108
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 56549. The chart below shows the number of properties in 56549 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    365
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    106
  • 1960 to 1969
    177
  • 1970 to 1979
    365
  • 1980 to 1989
    77
  • 1990 to 1999
    284
  • 2000 to 2009
    262
  • 2010 to 2013
    218
  • 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 56549 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    62
  • 1 vehicle available
    338
  • 2 vehicles available
    765
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    618

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 56549 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 56549 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 56549.

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
    144
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    253
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    127
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    131
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    96
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    193
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    420
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    181
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    170
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    318
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    70
  • 90 or more minutes
    23

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 56549 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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