82701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 82701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

82701 is a zip code in Custer County, Pennington County, Niobrara County, and Weston County, South Dakota, which covers West Custer, West Pennington, East Niobrara CCD, West Niobrara CCD, Newcastle CCD, and Upton, with a total population of 5,307 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 82701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 82701.

The estimated population of people living in 82701 is 5,307, with a median age of 41.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 82701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,307
+2.77%
-3.23%
2020
5,164
 -3.26% -
2019
5,338
 -2.7% -
2018
5,486
+0.04%
-
2017
5,484
 - -

Population of 82701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 82701 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
87.6%
92.7%
 -5.50%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Native
1.7%
0.1%
 +1,600.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
1.1%
 +90.91%
Asian
0.3%
4.9%
 -93.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.9%
1%
 +590.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 82701 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 82701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 82701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 82701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.8 -3.46% 38.9 -5.35% 43.2 -5.47%
2020 43.3 -0.23% 41.1 -4.2% 45.7 +2.01%
2019 43.4 +3.83% 42.9 +8.33% 44.8 +1.13%
2018 41.8 -1.18% 39.6 -1.74% 44.3 -4.11%
2017 42.3 - 40.3 - 46.2 -

The median age of the 82701 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 82701 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 9 374 +8.19% 425 -47.17% 401 246
10 to 19 257 +39.55% 189 +69.18% 329 330
20 to 29 449 -35.35% 253 -16.51% 308 208
30 to 39 326 +30.52% 298 +4.49% 434 300
40 to 49 309 3.39% 266 +21.59% 285 313
50 to 59 426 -25.77% 349 1.92% 321 339
60 to 69 493 +12.7% 430 -27.19% 555 323
70+ 215 +13.41% 425 -11.77% 241 374

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 82701 zip code is $68,175.00.

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 82701.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,078.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,008.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 82701 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 82701, 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 82701 is currently $79,536.00.

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.

3.12% of households in 82701 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 82701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.06%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 82701 is $30,978.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 82701 by the total population of 82701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 82701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 82701 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
    4.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 82701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 82701 zip over the age of 16 is 4,329.

Of those people, a total of 55.80% 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 82701 is 53.30%.

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 82701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 328 34.50% 15.00%
20 to 24 years 336 67.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 180 81.10% 32.90%
30 to 34 years 312 84.00% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 734 75.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 528 78.60% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 418 73.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 509 52.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 593 15.50% 14.10%
75 years and over 391 8.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 82701. 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 3,813 56.50% 4.10%
Black or African American 9 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 90 78.90% 0.00%
Asian 17 88.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 73 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 322 54.30% 9.70%
Hispanic or Latino 109 18.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,751 57.10% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 82701 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 82701 is 2,309, with median earnings of $43,526.00.

Women in 82701 are earning approximately 50.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,309 $43,526.00
Male 1,300 $61,654.00
Female 1,009 $31,331.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 82701 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 280 $31,494.00
Business and Financial 33 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $46,528.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $0.00
Community and Social Service 87 $15,069.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 118 $43,372.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $21,223.00
Healthcare Support 29 $31,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $50,179.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $7,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 152 $3,839.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00
Sales 34 $65,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $35,395.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 277 $64,770.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $54,135.00
Production 248 $95,595.00
Transportation and Material Moving 158 $69,861.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 82701 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 82701.

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 101 $35,848.00 179 $30,341.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $0.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 49 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $11,453.00 37 $42,656.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 110 $43,140.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 91 $21,223.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 29 $31,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $52,143.00 25 $48,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $0.00 64 $6,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $2,499.00 62 $8,182.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 27 $66,406.00 7 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $0.00 170 $32,451.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 239 $66,140.00 38 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $54,135.00 0 $0.00
Production 236 $96,310.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 158 $69,861.00 0 $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 1,985 households in 82701, with an average household size of 2.53 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 1,498 families living in the 82701 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 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 82701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,200 112 186 487
Average Household Size 2.82 3.26 3.71 1.18
Total Families 1,200 112 186 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.63 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 1,498 families living in 82701, 16.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 82701:

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 2,526 housing units in 82701.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,985 78.58%
Vacant 541 21.42%

6.49% of the total 2,526 housing units in 82701 are rental units. This is approximately 164 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,777 are occupied by the owner - or 70.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 82701 is $693.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 82701 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
    44
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    83
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    41
  • $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 82701 is $184,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 82701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    175
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    167
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    319
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    324
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    323
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    237
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    232
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 82701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 82701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    385
  • 1940 to 1949
    334
  • 1950 to 1959
    258
  • 1960 to 1969
    194
  • 1970 to 1979
    321
  • 1980 to 1989
    265
  • 1990 to 1999
    294
  • 2000 to 2009
    320
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 82701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    51
  • 1 vehicle available
    353
  • 2 vehicles available
    642
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    939

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 82701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 82701 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 82701.

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
    348
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    454
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    396
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    101
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    27
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    23
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    44
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    201
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    405
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 82701 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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