57717 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 57717, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

57717 is a zip code in Butte County, Harding County, Lawrence County, and Crook County, South Dakota, which covers Belle Fourche, Fruitdale, West Butte, South Harding, North Lawrence, Spearfish, and Hulett, with a total population of 8,184 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 57717 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 57717.

The estimated population of people living in 57717 is 8,184, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 57717 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,184
 -0.02% +1.60%
2020
8,186
+4.61%
-
2019
7,825
 -2.19% -
2018
8,000
 -0.68% -
2017
8,055
 - -

Population of 57717 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 57717 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
89.8%
91.3%
 -1.64%
Black/African American
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Native
1.2%
1.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
4%
 +27.50%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 57717 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 57717 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 57717 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 57717 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 -1.02% 37.9 -3.81% 40.2 +0.5%
2020 39.4 -1.01% 39.4 +2.07% 40 -3.38%
2019 39.8 +2.84% 38.6 +2.12% 41.4 +6.43%
2018 38.7 -0.77% 37.8 -0.26% 38.9 -1.27%
2017 39 - 37.9 - 39.4 -

The median age of the 57717 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 57717 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 9 623 -14.26% 560 +10.58% 536 613
10 to 19 506 +20.37% 478 1.42% 609 471
20 to 29 491 -21.43% 423 +2.1% 392 424
30 to 39 474 +27.15% 630 -16.07% 597 533
40 to 49 380 -6.34% 253 +10.22% 353 267
50 to 59 541 +4.23% 553 +28.92% 552 697
60 to 69 460 +32.17% 559 +6.85% 609 586
70+ 493 -12.53% 631 -17.9% 422 523

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 57717 zip code is $47,167.00.

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 57717.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,545.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,201.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,954.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 57717 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 57717, 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 57717 is currently $63,689.00.

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.

2.50% of households in 57717 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 57717 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 57717 is $27,417.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 57717 by the total population of 57717.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 57717 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 57717 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
    7.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 57717 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 57717 zip over the age of 16 is 6,500.

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 57717 is 59.60%.

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 57717 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 545 68.40% 28.40%
20 to 24 years 325 69.80% 38.30%
25 to 29 years 491 83.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 497 90.30% 18.50%
35 to 44 years 918 84.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 926 80.60% 18.60%
55 to 59 years 658 90.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 634 74.90% 7.80%
65 to 74 years 870 27.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 636 6.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 57717. 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 5,870 67.90% 9.30%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 97 22.70% 0.00%
Asian 23 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 100.00% 0.00%
Other 102 73.50% 10.70%
Two or more races 383 57.40% 34.10%
Hispanic or Latino 277 45.50% 6.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,809 67.80% 9.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 57717 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 57717 is 3,874, with median earnings of $35,079.00.

Women in 57717 are earning approximately 45.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,874 $35,079.00
Male 1,834 $52,015.00
Female 2,040 $23,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 57717 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 462 $98,659.00
Business and Financial 90 $108,636.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $71,970.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 155 $50,150.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 193 $47,567.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 145 $9,598.00
Healthcare Support 195 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $41,742.00
Food Preparation and Serving 424 $11,720.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 136 $9,674.00
Personal Care and Service 83 $5,903.00
Sales 309 $28,264.00
Office and Administrative Support 444 $25,729.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $62,990.00
Construction and Extraction 328 $50,595.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 184 $50,784.00
Production 241 $42,639.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $53,029.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 57717 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 57717.

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 374 $99,553.00 88 $35,425.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 69 $109,830.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $71,970.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 79 $56,394.00 76 $37,778.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 185 $44,519.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 145 $9,598.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 195 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 35 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 114 $11,601.00 310 $12,788.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $41,339.00 99 $9,266.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 83 $5,903.00
Sales 81 $39,205.00 228 $27,237.00
Office and Administrative Support 119 $27,011.00 325 $24,558.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $63,186.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 328 $50,595.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $50,490.00 12 $0.00
Production 93 $43,380.00 148 $39,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $53,125.00 2 $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 3,281 households in 57717, with an average household size of 2.47 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 2,045 families living in the 57717 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 57717:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,703 40 302 1,236
Average Household Size 3.08 4.6 3.66 1.26
Total Families 1,703 40 302 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.55 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 2,045 families living in 57717, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 57717:

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 3,734 housing units in 57717.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,281 87.87%
Vacant 453 12.13%

21.02% of the total 3,734 housing units in 57717 are rental units. This is approximately 785 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,475 are occupied by the owner - or 66.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 57717 is $889.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 57717 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    78
  • $500 to $999
    478
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    190
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 57717 is $161,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 57717 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    301
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    364
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    369
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    506
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    260
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    562
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    106
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 57717. The chart below shows the number of properties in 57717 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    542
  • 1940 to 1949
    82
  • 1950 to 1959
    360
  • 1960 to 1969
    307
  • 1970 to 1979
    410
  • 1980 to 1989
    529
  • 1990 to 1999
    530
  • 2000 to 2009
    601
  • 2010 to 2013
    373
  • 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 57717 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    105
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,025
  • 2 vehicles available
    932
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,219

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 57717 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 57717 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 57717.

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
    208
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    803
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    460
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    565
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    469
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    131
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    296
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    49
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    77
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    61
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 57717 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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