57551 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 57551, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

57551 is a zip code in Bennett County, South Dakota, which covers East Bennett, Martin, and West Bennett, with a total population of 2,272 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 57551 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 57551.

The estimated population of people living in 57551 is 2,272, with a median age of 28.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 57551 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,272
 -8.83% +1.93%
2020
2,492
+2.05%
-
2019
2,442
+5.81%
-
2018
2,308
+3.54%
-
2017
2,229
 - -

Population of 57551 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 57551 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
44%
38.8%
 +13.40%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Native
39.6%
39.3%
 +0.76%
Hispanic
8.6%
6.6%
 +30.30%
Asian
1.5%
0.4%
 +275.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.1%
14.6%
 -58.22%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 57551 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 57551 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 57551 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 57551 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.7 -9.75% 29.5 +1.37% 25.8 -25.22%
2020 31.8 -3.05% 29.1 -2.68% 34.5 -1.99%
2019 32.8 -3.24% 29.9 -5.38% 35.2 -4.09%
2018 33.9 +3.04% 31.6 +0.96% 36.7 +1.1%
2017 32.9 - 31.3 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 57551 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 57551 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 9 227 +29.03% 218 -3.38% 289 207
10 to 19 158 5.29% 160 +63.47% 155 264
20 to 29 140 +15.31% 127 -5.37% 152 120
30 to 39 131 +15.86% 108 +14.92% 148 112
40 to 49 91 -18.89% 110 +29.23% 71 126
50 to 59 102 +37.01% 158 -42.09% 136 98
60 to 69 128 11.74% 107 -41.01% 127 63
70+ 109 -20.74% 155 -26.05% 87 117

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 57551 zip code is $45,972.00.

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 57551.

  • Under 25
    $39,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,929.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,813.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 57551 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 57551, 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 57551 is currently $65,016.00.

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.

4.65% of households in 57551 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 57551 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 57551 is $22,985.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 57551 by the total population of 57551.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 57551 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 57551 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
    3.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 57551 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 57551 zip over the age of 16 is 1,505.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% 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 57551 is 60.70%.

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 57551 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 148 23.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 132 73.50% 15.50%
25 to 29 years 140 77.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 141 66.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 192 85.90% 9.70%
45 to 54 years 264 93.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 94 61.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 139 64.00% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 130 36.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 125 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 57551. 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 863 64.80% 2.90%
Black or African American 5 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 569 60.80% 5.20%
Asian 20 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 44 40.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 75 28.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 792 67.90% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 57551 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 57551 is 914, with median earnings of $32,821.00.

Women in 57551 are earning approximately 93.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 914 $32,821.00
Male 501 $34,271.00
Female 413 $31,985.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 57551 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 119 $45,104.00
Business and Financial 25 $55,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $4,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $35,962.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 74 $47,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $43,500.00
Healthcare Support 30 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $25,962.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $9,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $35,804.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00
Sales 116 $44,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 57 $37,656.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $28,641.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $24,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $57,857.00
Production 62 $21,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $36,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 57551 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 57551.

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 96 $46,875.00 23 $33,583.00
Business and Financial 10 $56,667.00 15 $29,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 27 $34,688.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $48,594.00 57 $45,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 27 $60,313.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 22 $29,286.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $25,962.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $8,500.00 8 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $36,696.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Sales 45 $75,197.00 71 $16,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 52 $38,438.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $0.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $24,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $58,214.00 6 $0.00
Production 28 $37,500.00 34 $6,771.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $37,125.00 5 $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 731 households in 57551, with an average household size of 3.06 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 477 families living in the 57551 zip code with an average family size of 3.9 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 57551:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 294 62 121 254
Average Household Size 3.23 4.48 5.4 1.4
Total Families 294 62 121 0
Average Household Size 3.23 4.34 5.3 0

Poverty

Of the 477 families living in 57551, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 57551:

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 925 housing units in 57551.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 731 79.03%
Vacant 194 20.97%

23.14% of the total 925 housing units in 57551 are rental units. This is approximately 214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 444 are occupied by the owner - or 48.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 57551 is $682.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 57551 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
    73
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    150
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $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 57551 is $102,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 57551 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    62
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    156
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    86
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    52
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    53
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 57551. The chart below shows the number of properties in 57551 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    155
  • 1940 to 1949
    132
  • 1950 to 1959
    100
  • 1960 to 1969
    117
  • 1970 to 1979
    147
  • 1980 to 1989
    141
  • 1990 to 1999
    102
  • 2000 to 2009
    23
  • 2010 to 2013
    8
  • 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 57551 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    37
  • 1 vehicle available
    211
  • 2 vehicles available
    311
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    172

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 57551 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 57551 that commute to work in a particular way.

11.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 57551.

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
    232
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    323
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    88
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    60
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    17
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    8
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    78
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    7
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    13
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 57551 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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