56623 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 56623, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

56623 is a zip code in Koochiching County and Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, which covers Northwest Koochiching, Angle, Baudette, Baudette, Boone, Gudrid, Kiel, Rapid River, Rulien, Spooner, Swiftwater, Township 157-30, Township 158-30, Victory, Wabanica, Walhalla, Wheeler, and Zippel, with a total population of 2,743 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 56623 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 56623.

The estimated population of people living in 56623 is 2,743, with a median age of 52.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 56623 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,743
+11.01%
+6.57%
2020
2,471
 -10.44% -
2019
2,759
+4.71%
-
2018
2,635
+2.37%
-
2017
2,574
 - -

Population of 56623 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 56623 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
92.4%
92.4%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
2.7%
0.3%
 +800.00%
Hispanic
0.1%
2.6%
 -96.15%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
4.5%
 +4.44%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 56623 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 56623 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 56623 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 56623 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.9 -0.75% 51.9 +0.39% 53.3 -1.11%
2020 53.3 +0.76% 51.7 -1.15% 53.9 +1.32%
2019 52.9 -0.38% 52.3 +0.97% 53.2 -1.66%
2018 53.1 +1.34% 51.8 -0.38% 54.1 +2.66%
2017 52.4 - 52 - 52.7 -

The median age of the 56623 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 56623 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 95 +71.93% 135 -24.58% 180 91
10 to 19 147 -25.92% 103 +87.27% 106 196
20 to 29 131 -59.53% 128 -27.01% 63 96
30 to 39 154 -24.24% 96 -0.3% 110 84
40 to 49 106 +60.67% 120 +48.96% 176 146
50 to 59 263 +15.42% 178 -6.36% 293 165
60 to 69 282 -6.63% 276 +32.5% 250 363
70+ 152 +34.72% 208 +3.69% 210 214

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 56623 zip code is $56,827.00.

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 56623.

  • Under 25
    $34,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,183.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,359.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 56623 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 56623, 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 56623 is currently $73,019.00.

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.

6.24% of households in 56623 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 56623 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 56623 is $30,222.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 56623 by the total population of 56623.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 56623 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 56623 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
    7.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 56623 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 56623 zip over the age of 16 is 2,313.

Of those people, a total of 56.60% 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 56623 is 52.60%.

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 56623 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 143 78.30% 62.50%
20 to 24 years 45 35.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 114 71.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 93 97.80% 12.10%
35 to 44 years 297 68.00% 0.50%
45 to 54 years 357 75.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 227 73.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 285 49.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 480 46.30% 4.50%
75 years and over 272 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 56623. 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 2,208 54.80% 1.70%
Black or African American 2 50.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 73 100.00% 95.90%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 26 80.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2 50.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,207 54.80% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 56623 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 56623 is 1,217, with median earnings of $41,723.00.

Women in 56623 are earning approximately 45.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,217 $41,723.00
Male 742 $52,500.00
Female 475 $23,661.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 56623 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 95 $85,313.00
Business and Financial 62 $64,762.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $61,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $86,250.00
Community and Social Service 18 $33,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $19,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $113,393.00
Healthcare Support 8 $33,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $19,318.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $4,519.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $2,499.00
Sales 82 $32,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $40,848.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $83,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $54,258.00
Production 92 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $27,778.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 56623 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 56623.

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 30 $85,625.00 65 $77,083.00
Business and Financial 53 $64,345.00 9 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $81,250.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 28 $18,636.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 20 $85,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 8 $33,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $18,162.00 45 $21,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $4,359.00 23 $14,583.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 20 $2,499.00
Sales 50 $57,596.00 32 $9,615.00
Office and Administrative Support 16 $48,571.00 89 $40,580.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $83,125.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $54,258.00 0 $0.00
Production 48 $43,214.00 44 $32,143.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $28,806.00 37 $0.00

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 1,058 households in 56623, with an average household size of 2.55 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 648 families living in the 56623 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 56623:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 568 12 68 410
Average Household Size 2.82 10.67 4.97 1.53
Total Families 568 12 68 0
Average Household Size 2.79 3.42 4.97 0

Poverty

Of the 648 families living in 56623, 8.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 56623:

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 1,926 housing units in 56623.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,058 54.93%
Vacant 868 45.07%

8.46% of the total 1,926 housing units in 56623 are rental units. This is approximately 163 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 886 are occupied by the owner - or 46.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 56623 is $668.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 56623 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
    9
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1
  • $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 56623 is $180,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 56623 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    178
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    142
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    118
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    215
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    186
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 56623. The chart below shows the number of properties in 56623 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    254
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    99
  • 1960 to 1969
    228
  • 1970 to 1979
    306
  • 1980 to 1989
    198
  • 1990 to 1999
    368
  • 2000 to 2009
    252
  • 2010 to 2013
    144
  • 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 56623 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    33
  • 1 vehicle available
    314
  • 2 vehicles available
    339
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    372

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 56623 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 56623 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 56623.

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
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    314
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    182
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    174
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    139
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    24
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    41
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    46
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 56623 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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