59101 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 59101, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

59101 is a zip code in Big Horn County and Yellowstone County, Montana, which covers Crow Reservation CCD, Billings CCD, Laurel CCD, and South Yellowstone, with a total population of 40,565 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 59101 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 59101.

The estimated population of people living in 59101 is 40,565, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 59101 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
40,565
 -1.18% -2.10%
2020
41,048
 -0.87% -
2019
41,409
 -0.07% -
2018
41,440
+0.01%
-
2017
41,436
 - -

Population of 59101 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 59101 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
76.3%
77.8%
 -1.93%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
8.5%
8.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.4%
8.9%
 +5.62%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
3.1%
 +38.71%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 59101 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 59101 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 59101 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 59101 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 +1.97% 36.2 +3.43% 36.2 +0.84%
2020 35.5 +0.57% 35 +1.74% 35.9 -0.28%
2019 35.3 +0.57% 34.4 -0.58% 36 +0.84%
2018 35.1 +0.29% 34.6 -0.86% 35.7 +1.71%
2017 35 - 34.9 - 35.1 -

The median age of the 59101 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 59101 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 3,216 -40.17% 2,928 -12% 2,081 2,572
10 to 19 2,274 +34.07% 2,540 +3.3% 3,137 2,614
20 to 29 3,309 -17.71% 3,093 +9.03% 2,732 3,375
30 to 39 3,290 -10.89% 2,932 0.1% 2,936 2,923
40 to 49 2,780 -14.23% 2,331 -2.15% 2,404 2,280
50 to 59 2,901 -10.93% 3,058 -23.44% 2,563 2,384
60 to 69 2,239 +14.31% 2,106 +42.06% 2,565 3,124
70+ 1,179 -0.28% 1,260 +32.95% 1,158 1,717

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 59101 zip code is $50,330.00.

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 59101.

  • Under 25
    $32,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,826.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,713.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,142.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 59101 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 59101, 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 59101 is currently $66,330.00.

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.

3.27% of households in 59101 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 59101 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 59101 is $28,710.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 59101 by the total population of 59101.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 59101 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 59101 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
    7.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 59101 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 59101 zip over the age of 16 is 32,352.

Of those people, a total of 66.60% 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 59101 is 61.90%.

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 59101 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,191 54.30% 6.00%
20 to 24 years 2,759 82.90% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 3,348 79.70% 12.20%
30 to 34 years 2,791 79.50% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 5,679 80.70% 9.30%
45 to 54 years 4,502 81.80% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 2,518 73.10% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 3,196 60.30% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 3,818 27.80% 1.40%
75 years and over 1,550 5.50% 10.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 59101. 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 26,843 66.40% 5.60%
Black or African American 353 65.40% 30.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,485 59.80% 16.80%
Asian 142 81.00% 20.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 92.30% 0.00%
Other 869 69.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,647 76.60% 12.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,352 63.10% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,816 66.80% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 59101 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 59101 is 20,036, with median earnings of $34,287.00.

Women in 59101 are earning approximately 74.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,036 $34,287.00
Male 9,949 $40,140.00
Female 10,087 $29,997.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 59101 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 1,479 $51,977.00
Business and Financial 671 $61,895.00
Computer and Mathematical 354 $50,161.00
Architecture and Engineering 272 $70,871.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 113 $46,528.00
Community and Social Service 335 $45,710.00
Legal 202 $67,105.00
Educational and Library 924 $42,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 327 $26,607.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,111 $59,066.00
Healthcare Support 1,091 $28,834.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 297 $34,890.00
Law Enforcement 218 $46,823.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,781 $17,066.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 850 $14,972.00
Personal Care and Service 428 $13,462.00
Sales 2,504 $26,324.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,164 $33,391.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 128 $5,000.00
Construction and Extraction 1,169 $50,409.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 734 $35,786.00
Production 973 $36,799.00
Transportation and Material Moving 858 $44,729.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 59101 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 59101.

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 739 $55,868.00 740 $42,254.00
Business and Financial 275 $60,685.00 396 $62,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $50,968.00 174 $44,722.00
Architecture and Engineering 272 $70,871.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $96,250.00 62 $41,250.00
Community and Social Service 89 $27,292.00 246 $46,932.00
Legal 72 $183,750.00 130 $50,500.00
Educational and Library 210 $44,625.00 714 $41,637.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 191 $28,491.00 136 $25,357.00
Healthcare Practitioners 163 $89,063.00 948 $57,440.00
Healthcare Support 113 $37,009.00 978 $27,305.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 256 $34,000.00 41 $97,950.00
Law Enforcement 131 $59,250.00 87 $34,148.00
Food Preparation and Serving 856 $17,213.00 925 $16,908.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 425 $14,863.00 425 $15,250.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $21,731.00 374 $13,173.00
Sales 1,296 $45,690.00 1,208 $17,885.00
Office and Administrative Support 510 $30,764.00 1,654 $33,792.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $3,458.00 37 $85,721.00
Construction and Extraction 1,120 $49,865.00 49 $51,382.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 730 $35,643.00 4 $0.00
Production 689 $43,920.00 284 $17,146.00
Transportation and Material Moving 730 $44,486.00 128 $47,143.00

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 16,739 households in 59101, with an average household size of 2.33 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 9,089 families living in the 59101 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 59101:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,029 1,018 2,042 7,650
Average Household Size 3.16 3.49 3.28 1.26
Total Families 6,029 1,018 2,042 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.97 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 9,089 families living in 59101, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 59101:

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 18,144 housing units in 59101.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,739 92.26%
Vacant 1,405 7.74%

37.00% of the total 18,144 housing units in 59101 are rental units. This is approximately 6,713 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,706 are occupied by the owner - or 53.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 59101 is $829.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 59101 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
    320
  • Less than $500
    879
  • $500 to $999
    3,850
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,629
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    299
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    36
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    18

Property Value

The median value of a property in 59101 is $196,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 59101 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,017
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    332
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,195
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,469
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,390
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,782
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    426
  • $1,000,000 or more
    95

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 59101. The chart below shows the number of properties in 59101 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,614
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,963
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,191
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,214
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,206
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,365
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,739
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,638
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,191
  • 2014 or later
    23

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 59101 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,064
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,920
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,420
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,335

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 59101 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 59101 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 59101.

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
    842
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,595
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,433
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,758
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,328
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    650
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,079
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    139
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    75
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    278
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    363
  • 90 or more minutes
    320

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 59101 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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