59917 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 59917, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

59917 is a zip code in Lincoln County, Montana, which covers Eureka, with a total population of 5,277 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 59917 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 59917.

The estimated population of people living in 59917 is 5,277, with a median age of 53.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 59917 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,277
+5.37%
+9.30%
2020
5,008
+5.01%
-
2019
4,769
 -0.87% -
2018
4,811
 -0.35% -
2017
4,828
 - -

Population of 59917 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 59917 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
94.4%
93.4%
 +1.07%
Black/African American
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Native
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hispanic
3.2%
2.7%
 +18.52%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
2.7%
 -51.85%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 59917 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 59917 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 59917 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 59917 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.3 +12.68% 48.5 +7.78% 55.7 +9%
2020 47.3 +1.07% 45 +6.13% 51.1 0%
2019 46.8 +1.3% 42.4 -1.85% 51.1 +5.8%
2018 46.2 +7.94% 43.2 +1.65% 48.3 +11.03%
2017 42.8 - 42.5 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 59917 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 59917 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 9 200 +115.94% 251 -31.82% 531 174
10 to 19 446 -108.39% 416 -11.57% 102 338
20 to 29 200 +60.25% 155 -54.59% 281 72
30 to 39 260 -35.39% 358 -20.66% 164 285
40 to 49 232 +48.22% 225 -18.98% 348 166
50 to 59 296 -12.78% 293 +62.87% 251 499
60 to 69 407 +32.64% 524 -0.4% 553 517
70+ 251 +85.87% 314 +41.13% 545 451

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 59917 zip code is $44,479.00.

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 59917.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,205.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,490.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,708.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 59917 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 59917, 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 59917 is currently $66,904.00.

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.

2.47% of households in 59917 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 59917 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 59917 is $27,884.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 59917 by the total population of 59917.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 59917 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 59917 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
    4.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 59917 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 59917 zip over the age of 16 is 4,269.

Of those people, a total of 49.50% 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 59917 is 45.60%.

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 59917 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 137 65.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 209 48.80% 26.50%
25 to 29 years 144 62.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 168 37.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 587 93.50% 18.60%
45 to 54 years 524 81.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 434 52.80% 9.60%
60 to 64 years 562 63.70% 5.00%
65 to 74 years 1,052 17.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 452 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 59917. 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 4,130 48.60% 6.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 100.00% 79.50%
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 89 64.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 96 71.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,077 48.60% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 59917 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 59917 is 1,945, with median earnings of $31,537.00.

Women in 59917 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,945 $31,537.00
Male 1,057 $36,661.00
Female 888 $24,405.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 59917 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 224 $43,281.00
Business and Financial 66 $14,926.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $26,354.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00
Healthcare Support 96 $22,212.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $31,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $4,875.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00
Sales 87 $9,659.00
Office and Administrative Support 365 $23,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $24,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 48 $44,808.00
Production 90 $64,348.00
Transportation and Material Moving 139 $26,683.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 59917 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 59917.

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 132 $17,200.00 92 $44,297.00
Business and Financial 29 $0.00 37 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 55 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 37 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $0.00 24 $21,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 70 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $35,556.00 37 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $4,735.00 50 $65,096.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 27 $52,614.00 60 $2,499.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $0.00 350 $24,405.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $24,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 48 $44,808.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $64,348.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $26,779.00 6 $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 2,027 households in 59917, 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 1,397 families living in the 59917 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 59917:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,263 98 36 630
Average Household Size 2.84 6.76 4.36 1.27
Total Families 1,263 98 36 0
Average Household Size 2.77 3.86 4.25 0

Poverty

Of the 1,397 families living in 59917, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 59917:

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 2,475 housing units in 59917.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,027 81.90%
Vacant 448 18.10%

13.94% of the total 2,475 housing units in 59917 are rental units. This is approximately 345 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,664 are occupied by the owner - or 67.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 59917 is $891.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 59917 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
    18
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    171
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    136
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 59917 is $311,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 59917 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    65
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    142
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    437
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    688
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    153
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 59917. The chart below shows the number of properties in 59917 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    90
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    109
  • 1960 to 1969
    204
  • 1970 to 1979
    272
  • 1980 to 1989
    281
  • 1990 to 1999
    477
  • 2000 to 2009
    802
  • 2010 to 2013
    204
  • 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 59917 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    74
  • 1 vehicle available
    376
  • 2 vehicles available
    800
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    777

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 59917 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 59917 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 59917.

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
    53
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    515
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    487
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    102
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    76
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    72
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    13
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    80
  • 90 or more minutes
    89

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 59917 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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