57719 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 57719, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

57719 is a zip code in Meade County and Pennington County, South Dakota, which covers Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys, Box Elder, Central Pennington, East Central Pennington, and Rapid City East, with a total population of 10,731 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 57719 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 57719.

The estimated population of people living in 57719 is 10,731, with a median age of 31.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 57719 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,731
+31.57%
+36.44%
2020
8,156
 -0.13% -
2019
8,167
+1.42%
-
2018
8,053
+2.39%
-
2017
7,865
 - -

Population of 57719 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 57719 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
77.9%
78.9%
 -1.27%
Black/African American
1.2%
2.7%
 -55.56%
Native
11.2%
4.2%
 +166.67%
Hispanic
3.4%
6.9%
 -50.72%
Asian
0.9%
1.4%
 -35.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
5.4%
 -7.41%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 57719 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 57719 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 57719 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 57719 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.2 -7.14% 33 -4.35% 29.4 -6.96%
2020 33.6 +7.01% 34.5 +15.77% 31.6 -1.25%
2019 31.4 +5.72% 29.8 +1.02% 32 +5.61%
2018 29.7 +2.41% 29.5 +8.86% 30.3 -1.62%
2017 29 - 27.1 - 30.8 -

The median age of the 57719 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 57719 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 9 948 -23.77% 706 11.76% 739 695
10 to 19 564 -22.05% 590 +57.71% 427 972
20 to 29 647 +112.09% 547 +71.49% 1,281 1,017
30 to 39 480 +94.53% 611 +29.11% 1,060 783
40 to 49 391 +21.95% 405 -6.65% 394 336
50 to 59 524 +48.82% 385 +27.83% 806 499
60 to 69 377 +30.21% 320 +54.73% 499 523
70+ 162 +85.39% 208 +142.82% 276 424

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 57719 zip code is $62,996.00.

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 57719.

  • Under 25
    $37,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,109.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,783.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 57719 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 57719, 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 57719 is currently $74,123.00.

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.

2.44% of households in 57719 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 57719 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 57719 is $28,443.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 57719 by the total population of 57719.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 57719 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 57719 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
    12.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 57719 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 57719 zip over the age of 16 is 8,390.

Of those people, a total of 74.80% 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 57719 is 67.60%.

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 57719 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 492 79.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,257 87.80% 12.30%
25 to 29 years 1,041 97.20% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 1,077 81.40% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 1,160 89.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,065 81.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 576 88.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 762 46.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 628 19.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 332 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 57719. 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 6,789 75.60% 3.20%
Black or African American 161 55.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 792 78.50% 0.00%
Asian 99 27.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 100.00% 0.00%
Other 10 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 515 72.00% 20.80%
Hispanic or Latino 343 90.70% 23.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,623 75.30% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 57719 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 57719 is 5,670, with median earnings of $34,768.00.

Women in 57719 are earning approximately 62.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,670 $34,768.00
Male 3,073 $44,824.00
Female 2,597 $27,828.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 57719 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 389 $45,938.00
Business and Financial 296 $93,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 142 $55,656.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $82,163.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $42,778.00
Community and Social Service 151 $34,387.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 345 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $61,174.00
Healthcare Practitioners 275 $50,680.00
Healthcare Support 305 $30,326.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $0.00
Law Enforcement 122 $48,841.00
Food Preparation and Serving 238 $8,971.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 267 $25,859.00
Personal Care and Service 188 $6,800.00
Sales 420 $13,692.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,101 $27,680.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 412 $39,455.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 255 $65,783.00
Production 218 $32,279.00
Transportation and Material Moving 262 $44,302.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 57719 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 57719.

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 181 $45,438.00 208 $49,500.00
Business and Financial 232 $100,654.00 64 $55,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $55,859.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $82,308.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $43,472.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $52,950.00 68 $27,188.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 137 $63,009.00 208 $44,128.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 42 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $73,250.00 222 $50,515.00
Healthcare Support 74 $0.00 231 $31,017.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 122 $48,841.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $19,625.00 199 $7,264.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 189 $40,163.00 78 $7,885.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $0.00 146 $15,385.00
Sales 220 $37,857.00 200 $7,450.00
Office and Administrative Support 310 $24,561.00 791 $27,997.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 412 $39,455.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $65,867.00 5 $0.00
Production 150 $31,949.00 68 $43,906.00
Transportation and Material Moving 253 $44,564.00 9 $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 3,974 households in 57719, with an average household size of 2.7 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 2,767 families living in the 57719 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 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 57719:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,997 460 310 1,207
Average Household Size 3.19 3.65 2.84 1.49
Total Families 1,997 460 310 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.05 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 2,767 families living in 57719, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 57719:

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 4,457 housing units in 57719.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,974 89.16%
Vacant 483 10.84%

32.20% of the total 4,457 housing units in 57719 are rental units. This is approximately 1,435 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,532 are occupied by the owner - or 56.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 57719 is $1,046.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 57719 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    53
  • $500 to $999
    563
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    715
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    95
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 57719 is $211,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 57719 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    254
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    200
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    283
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    385
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,050
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    311
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 57719. The chart below shows the number of properties in 57719 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    73
  • 1940 to 1949
    62
  • 1950 to 1959
    60
  • 1960 to 1969
    233
  • 1970 to 1979
    671
  • 1980 to 1989
    606
  • 1990 to 1999
    729
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,127
  • 2010 to 2013
    896
  • 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 57719 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    75
  • 1 vehicle available
    817
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,649
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,433

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 57719 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 57719 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 57719.

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
    153
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    651
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    583
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,380
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,226
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    421
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    671
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    114
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    248
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    15
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 57719 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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