56573 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 56573, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

56573 is a zip code in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, which covers Butler, Corliss, Dead Lake, Edna, Gorman, Hobart, Homestead, Otto, Perham, Perham, Pine Lake, and Rush Lake, with a total population of 6,532 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 56573 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 56573.

The estimated population of people living in 56573 is 6,532, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 56573 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,532
+0.52%
+4.56%
2020
6,498
+3.59%
-
2019
6,273
+1.01%
-
2018
6,210
 -0.59% -
2017
6,247
 - -

Population of 56573 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 56573 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
91.7%
91.5%
 +0.22%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Native
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hispanic
5.8%
5.8%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.4%
 +7.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 56573 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 56573 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 56573 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 56573 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 +5.74% 46.7 +0.43% 42.9 +12.3%
2020 41.8 -6.28% 46.5 +0.43% 38.2 -11.98%
2019 44.6 +5.94% 46.3 +11.03% 43.4 -0.46%
2018 42.1 -1.41% 41.7 -1.18% 43.6 +0.23%
2017 42.7 - 42.2 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 56573 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 56573 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 9 405 +25.02% 399 +47.2% 501 570
10 to 19 321 -13.86% 384 -61.86% 275 182
20 to 29 393 -19.45% 395 +34.59% 309 531
30 to 39 266 +37.14% 270 +21.19% 370 325
40 to 49 366 -45.7% 360 +7.3% 218 367
50 to 59 503 -3.61% 463 -10.29% 465 416
60 to 69 365 +36.46% 404 +3.65% 509 418
70+ 406 +26.76% 547 +2.53% 516 560

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 56573 zip code is $63,065.00.

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 56573.

  • Under 25
    $43,913.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $87,337.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,766.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 56573 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 56573, 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 56573 is currently $81,933.00.

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.

4.68% of households in 56573 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 56573 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 56573 is $35,400.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 56573 by the total population of 56573.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 56573 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 56573 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
    7.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 56573 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 56573 zip over the age of 16 is 5,165.

Of those people, a total of 67.50% 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 56573 is 62.40%.

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 56573 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 161 55.90% 13.30%
20 to 24 years 457 87.10% 21.60%
25 to 29 years 383 98.70% 19.60%
30 to 34 years 409 96.10% 0.50%
35 to 44 years 567 95.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 709 89.70% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 476 85.90% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 459 71.90% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 795 32.70% 19.60%
75 years and over 749 7.20% 18.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 56573. 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 4,767 66.10% 4.30%
Black or African American 54 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 88.90% 0.00%
Asian 2 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 200 77.50% 16.10%
Two or more races 133 88.00% 41.00%
Hispanic or Latino 259 80.30% 35.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,763 66.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 56573 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 56573 is 3,222, with median earnings of $42,647.00.

Women in 56573 are earning approximately 73.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,222 $42,647.00
Male 1,562 $48,174.00
Female 1,660 $35,260.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 56573 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 330 $64,375.00
Business and Financial 142 $62,260.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $34,886.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $88,708.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $48,576.00
Legal 6 $31,667.00
Educational and Library 181 $52,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $39,276.00
Healthcare Practitioners 176 $52,907.00
Healthcare Support 145 $25,856.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $77,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 162 $22,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 99 $8,664.00
Personal Care and Service 99 $18,299.00
Sales 216 $37,966.00
Office and Administrative Support 565 $43,154.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 121 $47,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 112 $49,868.00
Production 271 $40,650.00
Transportation and Material Moving 142 $61,402.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 56573 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 56573.

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 242 $72,500.00 88 $31,667.00
Business and Financial 73 $125,050.00 69 $61,321.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $34,659.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $88,792.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 14 $45,625.00
Legal 6 $31,667.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $67,727.00 129 $44,777.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 35 $39,276.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $89,792.00 157 $52,529.00
Healthcare Support 39 $10,750.00 106 $26,019.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $77,917.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $50,313.00 127 $21,960.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $8,707.00 29 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 81 $17,674.00
Sales 109 $39,047.00 107 $24,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $35,833.00 517 $43,561.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $2,499.00 7 $6,875.00
Construction and Extraction 107 $48,274.00 14 $21,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 112 $49,868.00 0 $0.00
Production 217 $41,033.00 54 $27,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $62,955.00 44 $61,159.00

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 2,712 households in 56573, with an average household size of 2.36 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 1,752 families living in the 56573 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 56573:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,405 74 273 960
Average Household Size 2.95 3.59 3.29 1.13
Total Families 1,405 74 273 0
Average Household Size 2.94 3.16 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 1,752 families living in 56573, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 56573:

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 3,613 housing units in 56573.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,712 75.06%
Vacant 901 24.94%

16.05% of the total 3,613 housing units in 56573 are rental units. This is approximately 580 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,070 are occupied by the owner - or 57.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 56573 is $713.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 56573 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
    62
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    414
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    22
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 56573 is $221,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 56573 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    117
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    164
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    321
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    298
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    581
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    359
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    195
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 56573. The chart below shows the number of properties in 56573 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    426
  • 1940 to 1949
    165
  • 1950 to 1959
    198
  • 1960 to 1969
    342
  • 1970 to 1979
    495
  • 1980 to 1989
    360
  • 1990 to 1999
    578
  • 2000 to 2009
    621
  • 2010 to 2013
    427
  • 2014 or later
    1

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 56573 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    95
  • 1 vehicle available
    819
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,116
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    682

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 56573 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 56573 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 56573.

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
    356
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    679
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    635
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    305
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    169
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    261
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    257
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    55
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    100
  • 90 or more minutes
    51

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 56573 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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