56621 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 56621, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

56621 is a zip code in Clearwater County, Mahnomen County, and Polk County, Minnesota, which covers Bagley, Bear Creek, Copley, Dudley, Eddy, Falk, Holst, Itasca, La Prairie, Long Lost Lake, Minerva, Moose Creek, Nora, Popple, Rice, Shevlin, Clover, Island Lake, and Columbia, with a total population of 4,475 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 56621 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 56621.

The estimated population of people living in 56621 is 4,475, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 56621 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,475
 -8.3% -7.43%
2020
4,880
+0.83%
-
2019
4,840
 -0.64% -
2018
4,871
+0.77%
-
2017
4,834
 - -

Population of 56621 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 56621 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
77.2%
80.3%
 -3.86%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Native
11.1%
11.9%
 -6.72%
Hispanic
3.6%
2%
 +80.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
7.4%
4.4%
 +68.18%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 56621 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 56621 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 56621 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 56621 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 +0.24% 40.4 -0.98% 42 +0.96%
2020 41.1 +2.49% 40.8 +10.87% 41.6 -0.72%
2019 40.1 -1.96% 36.8 -3.92% 41.9 -2.33%
2018 40.9 -0.49% 38.3 -4.49% 42.9 +1.18%
2017 41.1 - 40.1 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 56621 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 56621 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 9 346 -32.4% 331 -3.99% 241 314
10 to 19 393 -17.5% 354 -3.48% 318 335
20 to 29 254 -10.23% 209 +12.44% 228 231
30 to 39 199 +38.45% 247 -14.83% 286 211
40 to 49 320 -26.12% 287 -6.51% 243 267
50 to 59 305 +5.07% 351 -26.41% 314 264
60 to 69 248 +5.83% 274 +27.27% 260 355
70+ 331 -15.47% 385 -15.64% 282 326

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 56621 zip code is $53,714.00.

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 56621.

  • Under 25
    $53,182.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,235.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,471.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,800.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 56621 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 56621, 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 56621 is currently $72,186.00.

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.

1.62% of households in 56621 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 56621 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 56621 is $28,092.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 56621 by the total population of 56621.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 56621 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 56621 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
    8.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 56621 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 56621 zip over the age of 16 is 3,491.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% 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 56621 is 55.70%.

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 56621 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 224 60.70% 10.30%
20 to 24 years 233 91.80% 0.90%
25 to 29 years 226 67.70% 7.80%
30 to 34 years 210 82.40% 7.50%
35 to 44 years 588 84.50% 9.10%
45 to 54 years 466 87.30% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 321 72.90% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 334 52.70% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 519 17.30% 13.30%
75 years and over 370 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 56621. 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 2,863 62.60% 6.00%
Black or African American 10 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 348 47.70% 11.40%
Asian 18 44.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 50.00%
Two or more races 244 49.60% 14.90%
Hispanic or Latino 92 73.90% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,817 62.20% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 56621 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 56621 is 1,946, with median earnings of $35,300.00.

Women in 56621 are earning approximately 64.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,946 $35,300.00
Male 939 $41,585.00
Female 1,007 $26,854.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 56621 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 151 $50,625.00
Business and Financial 35 $48,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $69,327.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $76,250.00
Community and Social Service 53 $48,618.00
Legal 8 $110,833.00
Educational and Library 134 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $20,156.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $66,458.00
Healthcare Support 129 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $23,125.00
Law Enforcement 9 $55,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 162 $13,462.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 50 $25,000.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $13,250.00
Sales 209 $19,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 196 $32,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $40,500.00
Construction and Extraction 181 $41,528.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $59,063.00
Production 139 $40,650.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $38,594.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 56621 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 56621.

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 116 $48,333.00 35 $60,208.00
Business and Financial 13 $83,750.00 22 $46,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $69,519.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $73,125.00 10 $81,250.00
Community and Social Service 30 $48,676.00 23 $48,125.00
Legal 6 $111,667.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $60,750.00 109 $22,019.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 25 $6,607.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1 $0.00 124 $66,250.00
Healthcare Support 17 $23,523.00 112 $19,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $55,313.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $13,472.00 125 $13,456.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $25,682.00 14 $23,125.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $9,750.00 26 $14,500.00
Sales 62 $36,944.00 147 $12,297.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $46,500.00 158 $30,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $40,750.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 175 $42,361.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $59,167.00 1 $0.00
Production 116 $41,500.00 23 $35,972.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $39,688.00 11 $21,250.00

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 1,666 households in 56621, with an average household size of 2.63 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 1,089 families living in the 56621 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 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 56621:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 796 113 180 577
Average Household Size 3.26 3.72 3.91 1.16
Total Families 796 113 180 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.16 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 1,089 families living in 56621, 10.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 56621:

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 2,107 housing units in 56621.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,666 79.07%
Vacant 441 20.93%

15.42% of the total 2,107 housing units in 56621 are rental units. This is approximately 325 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,296 are occupied by the owner - or 61.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 56621 is $721.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 56621 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
    45
  • Less than $500
    108
  • $500 to $999
    146
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    61
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    5

Property Value

The median value of a property in 56621 is $144,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 56621 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    201
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    219
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    244
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    228
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    236
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    139
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    23
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 56621. The chart below shows the number of properties in 56621 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    324
  • 1940 to 1949
    108
  • 1950 to 1959
    154
  • 1960 to 1969
    182
  • 1970 to 1979
    331
  • 1980 to 1989
    276
  • 1990 to 1999
    283
  • 2000 to 2009
    279
  • 2010 to 2013
    170
  • 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 56621 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    140
  • 1 vehicle available
    424
  • 2 vehicles available
    489
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    613

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 56621 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 56621 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 56621.

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
    177
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    390
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    247
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    222
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    175
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    65
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    188
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    71
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    32
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    115
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    55
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 56621 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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