Eckles, Beltrami County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

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

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 Eckles, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Eckles, Minnesota. The estimated population of Eckles, Minnesota is 2,112 people, with a median age of 33.5.

We can look at the total population in Eckles over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,112
+16.88%
+39.77%
2020
1,807
-2.59% -
2019
1,855
+5.82%
-
2018
1,753
+16.02%
-
2017
1,511
- -

Population of Eckles, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
71.7%
81.6%
-12.13%
Black/African American
0.9%
0%
0.00%
Native
20.3%
10.5%
+93.33%
Hispanic
3.7%
3%
+23.33%
Asian
0.3%
0.4%
-25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
2.9%
+6.90%
Other
0%
1.4%
-100.00%

This data can be very important 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 Eckles, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.5 -1.76% 33.5 -2.62% 33.5 0%
2020 34.1 -0.29% 34.4 +6.83% 33.5 -7.97%
2019 34.2 +0.29% 32.2 +0.63% 36.4 +1.11%
2018 34.1 -2.29% 32 -0.62% 36 -1.64%
2017 34.9 - 32.2 - 36.6 -

The median age of Eckles, Minnesota 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, 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 9 185 -11.35% 133 +33.95% 159 183
10 to 19 78 +74.71% 78 +79.74% 141 149
20 to 29 107 +60.09% 82 +63.67% 160 139
30 to 39 74 +84.34% 107 +24.46% 150 129
40 to 49 97 +10.93% 102 +40.74% 102 150
50 to 59 118 +8.4% 110 +44.4% 128 164
60 to 69 69 +45.72% 97 -0.6% 105 96
70+ 45 +66.72% 29 +115.84% 82 75

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Eckles, Minnesota is $66,875.00.

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 Eckles.

  • Under 25
    $26,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,135.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Eckles, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Eckles, 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 Eckles, Minnesota is currently $72,757.00.

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.

0.61% of households in Eckles 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 Eckles against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Eckles is $27,053.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Eckles 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
    14.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.22%

Employment

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

The total population of Eckles over the age of 16 is 1,562.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% 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 Eckles is 65.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 82 32.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 142 81.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 157 93.00% 12.30%
30 to 34 years 192 68.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 190 82.10% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 305 92.10% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 136 75.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 125 46.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 148 28.40% 19.00%
75 years and over 85 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Eckles. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,249 71.50% 2.10%
Black or African American 4 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 239 59.40% 12.70%
Asian 6 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 64 25.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 25 56.00% 21.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,243 71.40% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Eckles as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Eckles is 1,024, with median earnings of $34,851.00.

Women in Eckles, Minnesota earning approximately 99.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,024 $34,851.00
Male 521 $34,917.00
Female 503 $34,716.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 71 $71,932.00
Business and Financial 69 $36,518.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $50,938.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $26,852.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $97,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $67,750.00
Healthcare Support 60 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $66,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $28,162.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $17,875.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $21,713.00
Sales 124 $37,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $33,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $77,639.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $51,250.00
Production 46 $30,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 13 $30,313.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 53 $77,250.00 18 $70,455.00
Business and Financial 37 $34,438.00 32 $37,321.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $56,250.00 66 $26,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $97,500.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $68,125.00 47 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 46 $25,441.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $66,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $0.00 3 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $18,875.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 43 $21,991.00
Sales 47 $16,063.00 77 $38,547.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $21,375.00 117 $44,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $77,639.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $34,167.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 13 $30,313.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 821 households in Eckles, with an average household size of 2.57 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 563 families in Eckles with an average family size of 2.93 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 403 44 116 258
Average Household Size 2.73 5.16 3.76 1.33
Total Families 403 44 116 0
Average Household Size 2.64 4.64 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 563 families in Eckles, 16.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Eckles:

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 838 housing units in Eckles, Minnesota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 821 97.97%
Vacant 17 2.03%

18.74% of the total 838 housing units in Eckles are rental units. This is approximately 157 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 650 are occupied by the owner - or 77.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Eckles is $1,091.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Eckles 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
    2
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    68
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    19
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    9
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Eckles is $170,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    57
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    47
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    127
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    201
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    118
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    82
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    35
  • 1940 to 1949
    5
  • 1950 to 1959
    2
  • 1960 to 1969
    17
  • 1970 to 1979
    146
  • 1980 to 1989
    82
  • 1990 to 1999
    149
  • 2000 to 2009
    242
  • 2010 to 2013
    160
  • 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 Eckles that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    66
  • 1 vehicle available
    214
  • 2 vehicles available
    287
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    254

Commuting to Work

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

20.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Eckles.

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
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    74
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    197
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    255
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    107
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    33
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    120
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    23
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

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

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