Area Code 605

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Area Code 605 Map

Area Code 605 Overview

889,030
TOTAL POPULATION
451,081
MALE POPULATION
437,949
FEMALE POPULATION
103.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,174
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,759
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,422
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,980
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
148.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
441,993
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 605

The most populous races in Area Code 605 are White / Caucasian (730,900 | 82.2%), Native / Alaskan (70,362 | 7.9%), and Two or more Races (44,434 | 5.0%).
Race in Area Code 605
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,7541.4%
Black / African American19,5252.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific4940.1%
Hispanic or Latino39,1894.4%
Native / Alaskan70,3627.9%
White / Caucasian730,90082.2%
Two or more Races44,4345.0%
Some other Race10,5611.2%
Total889,030100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 605

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 605 are German (303,276 | 34.1%), Norwegian (101,869 | 11.5%), Irish (87,457 | 9.8%), Sioux (65,366 | 7.3%), and English (62,170 | 7.0%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Area Code 605 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 605
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1660.0%
African3,0010.3%
Alaska Native1140.0%
Alaskan Athabascan140.0%
Albanian2670.0%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian490.0%
American40,3344.5%
Apache2180.0%
Arab1,9940.2%
Arapaho2960.0%
Argentinean630.0%
Armenian1140.0%
Australian280.0%
Austrian1,5580.2%
Bahamian130.0%
Bangladeshi4030.1%
Barbadian210.0%
Basque1100.0%
Belgian1,5920.2%
Belizean60.0%
Bermudan510.0%
Bhutanese1,3080.2%
Blackfeet3100.0%
Bolivian530.0%
Brazilian3060.0%
British2,4970.3%
British West Indian150.0%
Bulgarian610.0%
Burmese1,8690.2%
Cajun150.0%
Cambodian160.0%
Canadian9820.1%
Carpatho Rusyn140.0%
Celtic1310.0%
Central American6,9380.8%
Central American Indian1230.0%
Cherokee1,2900.2%
Cheyenne6750.1%
Chickasaw100.0%
Chilean3290.0%
Chippewa1,2040.1%
Choctaw3400.0%
Colombian2270.0%
Comanche150.0%
Costa Rican380.0%
Cree80.0%
Creek860.0%
Croatian4130.1%
Crow1980.0%
Cuban8710.1%
Cypriot60.0%
Czech16,3911.8%
Czechoslovakian1,2020.1%
Danish15,5921.8%
Dominican4660.1%
Dutch35,8714.0%
Dutch West Indian20.0%
Eastern European1,0260.1%
Ecuadorian270.0%
Egyptian2280.0%
English62,1707.0%
Estonian640.0%
Ethiopian3,2120.4%
European11,0121.2%
Fijian290.0%
Filipino40.0%
Finnish4,2020.5%
French17,4462.0%
French American Indian1240.0%
French Canadian3,2040.4%
German303,27634.1%
German Russian3970.0%
Ghanaian810.0%
Greek1,2250.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro2090.0%
Guatemalan3,8730.4%
Guyanese330.0%
Haitian3340.0%
Honduran3990.0%
Hopi40.0%
Hungarian1,0990.1%
Icelander3480.0%
Indian (Asian)1,7840.2%
Indonesian1,5070.2%
Inupiat650.0%
Iranian760.0%
Iraqi1430.0%
Irish87,4579.8%
Iroquois2770.0%
Israeli120.0%
Italian11,3121.3%
Jamaican1930.0%
Japanese2180.0%
Jordanian130.0%
Kenyan430.0%
Kiowa50.0%
Korean3,8930.4%
Laotian940.0%
Latvian1570.0%
Lebanese7080.1%
Liberian9780.1%
Lithuanian4220.1%
Lumbee60.0%
Luxembourger5400.1%
Macedonian90.0%
Malaysian3430.0%
Maltese140.0%
Menominee320.0%
Mexican22,1202.5%
Mexican American Indian4020.1%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan390.0%
Native Hawaiian4450.1%
Navajo4150.1%
New Zealander170.0%
Nicaraguan5030.1%
Nigerian1220.0%
Northern European1,5100.2%
Norwegian101,86911.5%
Okinawan280.0%
Ottawa90.0%
Paiute180.0%
Pakistani6730.1%
Palestinian520.0%
Panamanian190.0%
Paraguayan10.0%
Pennsylvania German5580.1%
Peruvian2720.0%
Pima240.0%
Polish13,1371.5%
Portuguese7750.1%
Potawatomi480.0%
Pueblo720.0%
Puerto Rican3,7910.4%
Puget Sound Salish560.0%
Romanian2610.0%
Russian8,5291.0%
Salvadoran2,1050.2%
Samoan870.0%
Scandinavian9,2331.0%
Scotch-Irish4,7880.5%
Scottish9,6081.1%
Seminole650.0%
Serbian2470.0%
Shoshone370.0%
Sioux65,3667.3%
Slavic1750.0%
Slovak5780.1%
Slovene1180.0%
Somali9180.1%
South African2360.0%
South American1,0250.1%
South American Indian220.0%
Spaniard6600.1%
Spanish1,2310.1%
Spanish American80.0%
Spanish American Indian70.0%
Sri Lankan1,2860.1%
Subsaharan African9,9451.1%
Sudanese7670.1%
Swedish24,6222.8%
Swiss2,9620.3%
Syrian1110.0%
Thai2,7050.3%
Tlingit-Haida370.0%
Tohono O'Odham420.0%
Tongan120.0%
Turkish1170.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander20.0%
Ugandan240.0%
Ukrainian2,1800.3%
Ute500.0%
Venezuelan530.0%
Vietnamese280.0%
Welsh3,8730.4%
West Indian4840.1%
Yaqui120.0%
Yugoslavian6920.1%
Yuman320.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 605

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 605 came from Asia (10,760 | 1.2%), Latin America (9,318 | 1.1%), Africa (8,352 | 0.9%), Central America (7,870 | 0.9%), and Eastern Africa (4,824 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Area Code 605 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 605
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1140.0%
Africa8,3520.9%
Albania1300.0%
Argentina60.0%
Armenia20.0%
Asia10,7601.2%
Australia170.0%
Austria120.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh1340.0%
Belarus1030.0%
Belgium110.0%
Belize220.0%
Bolivia180.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina910.0%
Brazil1160.0%
Cambodia1920.0%
Cameroon20.0%
Canada1,1190.1%
Caribbean8290.1%
Central America7,8700.9%
Chile1300.0%
China9700.1%
Colombia860.0%
Congo4050.1%
Costa Rica120.0%
Croatia1190.0%
Cuba3040.0%
Czechoslovakia790.0%
Denmark240.0%
Dominican Republic2080.0%
Eastern Africa4,8240.5%
Eastern Asia2,3400.3%
Eastern Europe2,4280.3%
Ecuador1130.0%
Egypt3250.0%
El Salvador1,3370.2%
England3650.0%
Eritrea9750.1%
Ethiopia2,5120.3%
Europe4,2080.5%
Fiji50.0%
France490.0%
Germany6240.1%
Ghana810.0%
Greece130.0%
Guatemala2,4330.3%
Haiti750.0%
Honduras2050.0%
Hong Kong320.0%
Hungary70.0%
India1,3730.2%
Indonesia490.0%
Iran480.0%
Iraq3930.0%
Ireland90.0%
Israel130.0%
Italy240.0%
Jamaica1110.0%
Japan4740.1%
Jordan130.0%
Kazakhstan250.0%
Kenya1520.0%
Korea8960.1%
Laos2210.0%
Latin America9,3181.1%
Latvia50.0%
Lebanon1050.0%
Liberia9780.1%
Malaysia360.0%
Mexico3,6420.4%
Middle Africa1,0790.1%
Moldova300.0%
Morocco370.0%
Nepal1,1800.1%
Netherlands1340.0%
Nicaragua1260.0%
Nigeria1520.0%
Northern Africa7210.1%
Northern Europe7500.1%
Norway350.0%
Oceania3270.0%
Pakistan750.0%
Panama910.0%
Peru1250.0%
Philippines1,6630.2%
Poland490.0%
Portugal290.0%
Romania240.0%
Russia1990.0%
Scotland630.0%
Serbia210.0%
Singapore200.0%
Somalia4550.1%
South Africa3460.0%
South America6190.1%
South Central Asia3,3980.4%
South Eastern Asia4,3710.5%
Southern Europe1660.0%
Spain700.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines610.0%
Sudan2570.0%
Sweden360.0%
Switzerland340.0%
Taiwan330.0%
Thailand8470.1%
Turkey370.0%
Uganda730.0%
Ukraine1,2410.1%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela210.0%
Vietnam5100.1%
Western Africa1,3490.2%
Western Asia6320.1%
Western Europe8640.1%
Zaire6720.1%
Zimbabwe180.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 605

Sex and Age in Area Code 605

The most populous age groups in Area Code 605 are 35 to 39 Years (31,850 | 7.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (30,134 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29,314 (6.5%)28,689 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years31,119 (6.9%)29,717 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years31,654 (7.0%)30,134 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years31,120 (6.9%)28,753 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years31,053 (6.9%)29,334 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years30,208 (6.7%)26,373 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years29,570 (6.6%)27,659 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years31,850 (7.1%)26,943 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years25,622 (5.7%)25,251 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years24,430 (5.4%)22,430 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years24,940 (5.5%)23,451 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years27,912 (6.2%)27,766 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years30,440 (6.8%)29,510 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years26,870 (6.0%)25,029 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years19,556 (4.3%)20,456 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years11,381 (2.5%)13,285 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years7,442 (1.7%)9,652 (2.2%)
85 Years and over6,600 (1.5%)13,517 (3.1%)
Total451,081 (100.0%)437,949 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 605

Median Family Size in Area Code 605

The median family size in Area Code 605 is 3.22 persons per family, with single female/mother families (29,650 | 13.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.88353 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (172,250 | 79.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 605
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple172,250 (79.0%)3.20
Single Male/Father16,242 (7.4%)3.25
Single Female/Mother29,650 (13.6%)3.88
Total Families218,142 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Area Code 605

The median household size in Area Code 605 is 2.65 persons per household, with single female/mother households (29,650 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.16277 persons per household. non-family households (132,625 | 37.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 605
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple172,250 (49.1%)3.23
Single Male/Father16,242 (4.6%)3.70
Single Female/Mother29,650 (8.5%)4.16
Non-family132,625 (37.8%)1.24
Total Households350,767 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 605

Out of a total of 350,767 households in Area Code 605, 218,142 (62.2%) are family households, while 132,625 (37.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 107,012, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 108,169.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 605
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-108,169 (30.8%)
2-Person Households107,012 (30.5%)20,650 (5.9%)
3-Person Households41,060 (11.7%)2,283 (0.6%)
4-Person Households36,823 (10.5%)1,064 (0.3%)
5-Person Households21,433 (6.1%)313 (0.1%)
6-Person Households7,097 (2.0%)94 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,717 (1.3%)52 (0.0%)
Total218,142 (62.2%)132,625 (37.8%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 605

Fertility by Age in Area Code 605

Average fertility rate in Area Code 605 is 112.4 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 214.2 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years277 (2.3%)212.7
20 to 34 years9,145 (75.1%)214.2
35 to 50 years2,752 (22.6%)97.8
Total12,174 (100.0%)112.4

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 605

50.3% of women with births (12,174) in Area Code 605 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 98.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 605
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years3 (1.1%)274 (98.9%)
20 to 34 years4,542 (49.7%)4,603 (50.3%)
35 to 50 years729 (26.5%)2,023 (73.5%)
Total6,123 (50.3%)6,051 (49.7%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 605

Average fertility rate in Area Code 605 is 112.4 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 264.5 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 169.6 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 605
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,288 (10.6%)175.9
High School Diploma2,469 (20.3%)178.8
College or Associate's Degree3,658 (30.0%)169.6
Bachelor's Degree3,278 (26.9%)230.7
Graduate Degree1,481 (12.2%)264.5
Total12,174 (100.0%)112.4

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 605

49.7% of women with births in Area Code 605 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 44.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 85.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 605
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School193 (15.0%)1,095 (85.0%)
High School Diploma551 (22.3%)1,918 (77.7%)
College or Associate's Degree876 (23.9%)2,782 (76.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1,457 (44.5%)1,821 (55.5%)
Graduate Degree627 (42.3%)854 (57.7%)
Total6,123 (50.3%)6,051 (49.7%)

Income in Area Code 605

Income Overview in Area Code 605

Per Capita Income in Area Code 605 is $36,174, while median incomes of families and households are $83,759 and $68,422 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income889,030$36,174
Median Family Income218,142$83,759
Mean Family Income218,142$35,971,311
Median Household Income350,767$68,422
Mean Household Income350,767$31,770,812
Income Deficit218,142$11,980
Wage / Income Gap (%)889,03031.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)889,03068.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index889,030148.53

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 605

Average Earnings in Area Code 605 are $39,119, $47,229 for men and $32,702 for women, a difference of 30.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 605
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male270,346 (53.6%)$47,229
Female234,184 (46.4%)$32,702
Total504,530 (100.0%)$39,119

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 605

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 605 are $100,000+ for men (34,226 | 12.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (18,107 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 605
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12,685 (4.7%)14,224 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9999,588 (3.5%)11,340 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4999,310 (3.4%)10,819 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,386 (2.4%)8,165 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4997,874 (2.9%)8,593 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,702 (2.1%)7,256 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4996,000 (2.2%)8,097 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,792 (1.8%)5,493 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,734 (2.1%)7,446 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,553 (2.4%)7,912 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99913,311 (4.9%)16,750 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99914,378 (5.3%)16,970 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99913,890 (5.1%)16,344 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99915,431 (5.7%)15,215 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99916,713 (6.2%)15,117 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,221 (5.3%)12,339 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99927,206 (10.1%)18,107 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99918,556 (6.9%)10,948 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,790 (10.3%)11,990 (5.1%)
$100,000+34,226 (12.7%)11,059 (4.7%)
Total270,346 (100.0%)234,184 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 605

Average earnings in Area Code 605 are $16,819,402 for men and $11,222,206 for women, a difference of 33.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $15,060,700, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $5,473,377. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $10,360,586, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,862,789.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 605
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$5,473,377$1,862,789
High School Diploma$13,103,977$7,085,862
College or Associate's Degree$15,060,700$9,250,215
Bachelor's Degree$13,653,198$10,360,586
Graduate Degree$7,785,022$9,346,594
Total$16,819,402$11,222,206

Family Income in Area Code 605

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 605

According to the Area Code 605 family income data, there are 16,829,873 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 7,715.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,632,793 families (748.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 605
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,147,3531,442.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,632,793748.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993,889,4721,783.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994,654,4962,133.7%
$35,000 to $49,9998,752,0754,012.1%
$50,000 to $74,99914,978,7206,866.5%
$75,000 to $99,99913,077,3955,994.9%
$100,000 to $149,99916,829,8737,715.1%
$150,000 to $199,9997,095,7233,252.8%
$200,000+5,997,5962,749.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 605

5-person families (19,270 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 605 with $110,262 per family, while 2-person families (113,111 | 51.8%) have the highest median income of $41,635 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 605
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families113,111 (51.8%)$83,271
3-Person Families39,829 (18.3%)$96,320
4-Person Families35,278 (16.2%)$105,524
5-Person Families19,270 (8.8%)$110,262
6-Person Families6,574 (3.0%)$102,029
7+ Person Families4,080 (1.9%)$100,761
Total218,142 (100.0%)$83,759

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 605

The median family income in Area Code 605 is $83,759, with families comprising 3+ earners (24,475) having the highest median family income of $137,602, while families with no earners (29,193) have the lowest median family income of $52,340, accounting for 11.2% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 605
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners29,193 (13.4%)$52,340
1 Earner58,817 (27.0%)$62,685
2 Earners105,657 (48.4%)$101,768
3+ Earners24,475 (11.2%)$137,602
Total218,142 (100.0%)$83,759

Household Income in Area Code 605

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 605

With 24,007,897 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 605, accounting for 6,844.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,265,714 households (1,501.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 605
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,941,6791,979.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995,265,7141,501.2%
$15,000 to $24,99910,385,5092,960.8%
$25,000 to $34,99910,424,7952,972.0%
$35,000 to $49,99916,210,6974,621.5%
$50,000 to $74,99924,007,8976,844.4%
$75,000 to $99,99918,077,1285,153.6%
$100,000 to $149,99921,590,4106,155.2%
$150,000 to $199,9999,084,8652,590.0%
$200,000+7,797,9012,223.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 605

The median household income in Area Code 605 is $68,422, with the highest median household income of $84,859 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 119,386 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,974, with 21,491 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 605
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21,491 (6.1%)$51,974
25 to 44 Years113,843 (32.5%)$79,019
45 to 64 Years119,386 (34.0%)$84,859
65+ Years96,047 (27.4%)$55,001
Total350,767 (100.0%)$68,422

Poverty in Area Code 605

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 605

With 11.0% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Area Code 605, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,177 males (19.7%) and 10,064 females (28.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,270 (18.3%)4,619 (16.4%)
5 Years1,177 (19.7%)670 (11.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,572 (15.2%)5,300 (15.3%)
12 to 14 Years2,193 (11.8%)2,805 (15.5%)
15 Years683 (10.9%)906 (17.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,701 (14.5%)1,582 (13.3%)
18 to 24 Years7,429 (19.5%)10,064 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,915 (10.2%)7,561 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,579 (8.2%)5,583 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,621 (7.5%)4,249 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,663 (8.1%)5,334 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,054 (6.7%)4,029 (9.0%)
75 Years and over1,804 (7.6%)4,683 (14.6%)
Total47,661 (11.0%)57,385 (13.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 605

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 605, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,453 (81.7%)23,590 (83.6%)
5 Years4,809 (80.3%)5,012 (88.2%)
6 to 11 Years30,954 (84.8%)29,440 (84.7%)
12 to 14 Years16,315 (88.1%)15,229 (84.5%)
15 Years5,563 (89.1%)4,420 (83.0%)
16 and 17 Years10,018 (85.5%)10,324 (86.7%)
18 to 24 Years30,607 (80.5%)25,815 (72.0%)
25 to 34 Years51,840 (89.8%)45,997 (85.9%)
35 to 44 Years51,341 (91.8%)46,201 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years44,807 (92.5%)41,416 (90.7%)
55 to 64 Years53,053 (91.9%)51,592 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years42,708 (93.3%)40,830 (91.0%)
75 Years and over21,808 (92.4%)27,414 (85.4%)
Total387,276 (89.0%)367,280 (86.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 605

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 605 show that 3.4% or 5,772 of the total 172,250 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.4%, comprising of 412 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 1,231 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 605
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children99,632 (97.1%)2,953 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children47,811 (97.5%)1,231 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children17,427 (93.7%)1,176 (6.3%)
5 or more Children1,608 (79.6%)412 (20.4%)
Total166,478 (96.7%)5,772 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 605

According to the poverty data in Area Code 605, 13.1% or 2,126 single-father households and 28.5% or 8,446 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (40.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 614 households (77.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 605
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children438 (7.4%)997 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,187 (13.9%)4,516 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children438 (25.9%)2,319 (56.7%)
5 or more Children63 (40.9%)614 (77.2%)
Total2,126 (13.1%)8,446 (28.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 605

The poverty data for Area Code 605 shows that 5,772 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 10,572 of the single-parent households (23.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 412 households (20.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 677 household (71.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 605
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,953 (2.9%)1,435 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,231 (2.5%)5,703 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,176 (6.3%)2,757 (47.7%)
5 or more Children412 (20.4%)677 (71.3%)
Total5,772 (3.4%)10,572 (23.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 605

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 605

Among the 448,754 employed individuals in Area Code 605, private company employees (270,515 | 60.3%), not-for-profit organizations (51,046 | 11.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (35,297 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 605
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees270,51560.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)18,8984.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)35,2977.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations51,04611.4%
Local Government Employees34,3807.7%
State Government Employees19,9864.4%
Federal Government Employees17,5153.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1,1170.3%
Total448,754100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 605

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 605, out of the total population over 16 years of age (696,743), 63.4% or 442,014 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 28,289 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.9% or 95,289 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2,956.8% or 725,480 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years24,536 (50.9%)725,480 (2,956.8%)
20 to 24 Years49,321 (81.7%)1,174,656 (2,381.8%)
25 to 29 Years48,544 (85.8%)932,569 (1,921.0%)
30 to 34 Years49,252 (86.1%)630,659 (1,280.5%)
35 to 44 Years95,286 (86.9%)1,257,529 (1,319.7%)
45 to 54 Years82,213 (86.3%)798,433 (971.2%)
55 to 59 Years44,997 (80.8%)288,489 (641.1%)
60 to 64 Years41,729 (69.6%)230,355 (552.0%)
65 to 74 Years33,479 (36.4%)75,404 (225.2%)
75 Years and over10,480 (16.9%)34,874 (332.7%)
Total441,993 (63.4%)28,279 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 605

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 605, 80.9% of individuals (351,437) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (434,355) are in the labor force, with 1,306.9% or 4,592,930 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 124,389 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2,576.0% or 553,119 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 605
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21,472 (71.3%)775,531 (2,576.0%)
High School Diploma93,771 (78.3%)1,592,582 (1,330.4%)
College / Associate Degree121,595 (83.6%)1,502,770 (1,033.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124,384 (89.4%)760,858 (546.9%)
Total351,454 (80.9%)5,676,585 (1,306.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 605

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 605 are Management (57,001 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (44,247 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (34,146 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (26,482 | 5.8%), and Health Technologists (23,090 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 605

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 605, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%), Health Technologists (76.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 605
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38,451 (67.5%)18,550 (32.5%)
Business & Financial7,685 (41.1%)11,011 (58.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15,395 (71.3%)6,186 (28.7%)
Computers & Mathematics6,473 (70.8%)2,667 (29.2%)
Architecture & Engineering5,936 (82.6%)1,247 (17.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,986 (56.8%)2,272 (43.2%)
Community & Social Service 14,055 (31.8%)30,192 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media3,055 (37.4%)5,104 (62.6%)
Legal Services & Support1,375 (46.9%)1,558 (53.1%)
Education Instruction & Library6,518 (24.6%)19,964 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,107 (46.6%)3,566 (53.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7,657 (22.4%)26,489 (77.6%)
Health Technologists5,549 (24.0%)17,541 (76.0%)
Total (Category)83,243 (47.4%)92,428 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)239,778 (52.9%)213,349 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 605 are Food Preparation & Serving (25,670 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15,576 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (13,298 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (12,375 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (7,974 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 605

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 605, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.3%), Security & Protection (76.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.9%), Personal Care & Service (81.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 605
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,343 (10.1%)11,955 (89.9%)
Security & Protection6,071 (76.1%)1,903 (23.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,617 (73.4%)948 (26.6%)
Law Enforcement3,454 (78.3%)955 (21.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,965 (42.7%)14,705 (57.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,911 (57.2%)6,665 (42.8%)
Personal Care & Service2,242 (18.1%)10,133 (81.9%)
Total (Category)29,532 (39.4%)45,361 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)239,778 (52.9%)213,349 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 605 are Office & Administration (49,413 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (42,083 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 605

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 605
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22,651 (53.8%)19,432 (46.2%)
Office & Administration9,735 (19.7%)39,678 (80.3%)
Total (Category)32,386 (35.4%)59,110 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)239,778 (52.9%)213,349 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 605 are Construction & Extraction (23,235 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16,795 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7,823 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 605

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 605
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6,574 (84.0%)1,249 (16.0%)
Construction & Extraction22,408 (96.4%)827 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16,274 (96.9%)521 (3.1%)
Total (Category)45,256 (94.6%)2,597 (5.4%)
Total (Overall)239,778 (52.9%)213,349 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 605 are Production (28,824 | 6.4%), Transportation (17,858 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (16,532 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 605

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 605
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20,567 (71.4%)8,257 (28.6%)
Transportation16,335 (91.5%)1,523 (8.5%)
Material Moving12,459 (75.4%)4,073 (24.6%)
Total (Category)49,361 (78.1%)13,853 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)239,778 (52.9%)213,349 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 605

Employment Industries in Area Code 605

The major employment industries in Area Code 605 include Health Care & Social Assistance (71,239 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (51,582 | 11.4%), Manufacturing (45,644 | 10.1%), Educational Services (40,198 | 8.9%), and Construction (32,282 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 605

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 605

The Area Code 605 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.7%), Construction (90.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (84.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), Educational Services (69.6%), and Finance & Insurance (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 605
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22,472 (84.3%)4,181 (15.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,841 (93.7%)124 (6.3%)
Construction29,118 (90.2%)3,164 (9.8%)
Manufacturing33,233 (72.8%)12,411 (27.2%)
Wholesale Trade9,319 (79.0%)2,475 (21.0%)
Retail Trade27,410 (53.1%)24,172 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,301 (78.0%)3,475 (22.0%)
Utilities3,300 (75.0%)1,097 (24.9%)
Information3,421 (50.8%)3,308 (49.2%)
Finance & Insurance10,224 (37.9%)16,729 (62.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,111 (55.2%)2,526 (44.8%)
Professional & Scientific9,196 (50.2%)9,129 (49.8%)
Enterprise Management240 (38.0%)391 (62.0%)
Administrative & Support6,844 (58.2%)4,911 (41.8%)
Educational Services12,218 (30.4%)27,980 (69.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14,332 (20.1%)56,907 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,459 (52.0%)4,111 (48.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14,205 (45.8%)16,794 (54.2%)
Public Administration12,390 (56.8%)9,422 (43.2%)
Total239,778 (52.9%)213,349 (47.1%)

Education in Area Code 605

School Enrollment in Area Code 605

The most common levels of schooling among the 215,041 students in Area Code 605 are middle school (48,099 | 22.4%), elementary school (47,929 | 22.3%), and high school (45,632 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 605
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool14,4116.7%
Kindergarten11,8895.5%
Elementary School47,92922.3%
Middle School48,09922.4%
High School45,63221.2%
College / Undergraduate39,55618.4%
Graduate / Professional7,5253.5%
Total215,041100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 605

Out of a total of 215,041 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 605, 28,150 (13.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 186,891 (86.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,647 (29.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31,069 (91.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 605
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6,212 (70.1%)2,647 (29.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old48,742 (86.2%)7,798 (13.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds54,183 (89.9%)6,072 (10.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31,069 (91.4%)2,915 (8.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15,210 (85.9%)2,499 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds18,304 (86.3%)2,909 (13.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,133 (81.7%)1,595 (18.3%)
35 Years and over6,032 (77.8%)1,721 (22.2%)
Total186,891 (86.9%)28,150 (13.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 605

Education (36,873 | 18.8%), business (34,889 | 17.8%), science & technology (25,057 | 12.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (17,917 | 9.1%), and arts & humanities (13,878 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 196,340 individuals in Area Code 605 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 605
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,2093.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural17,9179.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4,1932.1%
Psychology8,7424.4%
Social Sciences12,4776.4%
Engineering10,3275.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,3350.7%
Science & Technology25,05712.8%
Business34,88917.8%
Education36,87318.8%
Literature & Languages5,2812.7%
Liberal Arts & History8,0074.1%
Visual & Performing Arts5,3372.7%
Communications5,8183.0%
Arts & Humanities13,8787.1%
Total196,340100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 605

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 605

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 605 are males with 2 vehicles (90,887, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (76,362, making up 44.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 605
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,364 (2.3%)3,850 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle33,470 (14.2%)39,204 (19.0%)
2 Vehicles90,887 (38.7%)76,362 (37.0%)
3 Vehicles58,597 (24.9%)50,534 (24.5%)
4 Vehicles28,331 (12.1%)22,769 (11.0%)
5 or more Vehicles18,353 (7.8%)13,752 (6.7%)
Total235,002 (100.0%)206,471 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 605

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 605 are 10 to 14 minutes (84,193 commuters, 20.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (81,110 commuters, 19.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (75,052 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in Area Code 605
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes32,7378.0%
5 to 9 Minutes81,11019.8%
10 to 14 Minutes84,19320.5%
15 to 19 Minutes75,05218.3%
20 to 24 Minutes53,39213.0%
25 to 29 Minutes17,9984.4%
30 to 34 Minutes28,1816.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5,4081.3%
40 to 44 Minutes6,1431.5%
45 to 59 Minutes13,2613.2%
60 to 89 Minutes7,6851.9%
90 or more Minutes5,2981.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 605

The most common commute times in Area Code 605 are 10 to 14 minutes (44,291 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (40,760 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 605
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes18,996 (8.6%)13,741 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes40,350 (18.3%)40,760 (21.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes44,291 (20.2%)39,902 (20.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes40,601 (18.5%)34,451 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes28,802 (13.1%)24,590 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,316 (4.2%)8,682 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes14,907 (6.8%)13,274 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,003 (1.4%)2,405 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,472 (1.6%)2,671 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,861 (3.6%)5,400 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,725 (2.1%)2,960 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes3,532 (1.6%)1,766 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 605

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 605 are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (41,492, 18.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (44,598, 23.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 605
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,381 (4.7%)4,708 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,894 (4.1%)3,875 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,460 (5.7%)6,627 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18,245 (8.3%)10,027 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26,894 (12.2%)18,832 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34,608 (15.7%)31,693 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM41,492 (18.9%)44,598 (23.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19,742 (9.0%)18,882 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,852 (3.1%)8,385 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,137 (3.3%)9,438 (5.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,891 (1.8%)4,938 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,514 (1.1%)3,068 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,289 (6.5%)13,235 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,457 (5.7%)12,296 (6.5%)
Total219,856 (100.0%)190,602 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 605

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 605

Of the total 350,767 dwellings in Area Code 605, owner-occupied units account for 240,129 (68.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 110,638 (31.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 605
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units240,12968.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units110,63831.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units350,767100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 605

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 605
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household108,16930.8%
2-Person Household127,66236.4%
3-Person Household43,34312.4%
4+ Person Household71,59320.4%
Total Housing Units350,767100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 605

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 605
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household55,700 (51.5%)52,469 (48.5%)
2-Person Household98,733 (77.3%)28,929 (22.7%)
3-Person Household31,102 (71.8%)12,241 (28.2%)
4+ Person Household54,594 (76.3%)16,999 (23.7%)
Total Housing Units240,129 (68.5%)110,638 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 605

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 605
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,120 (51.1%)9,665 (48.8%)
High School Diploma63,928 (65.1%)34,245 (34.9%)
College/Associate Degree80,333 (67.1%)39,298 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher85,748 (75.8%)27,430 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 605

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 605
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years78,45622.4%
35 to 44 Years56,87816.2%
45 to 54 Years52,82215.1%
55 to 64 Years66,56419.0%
65 to 74 Years57,74216.5%
75 to 84 Years26,1887.5%
85 Years and Over12,1173.5%
Total350,767100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 605

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 605

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 605
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied240,129 (68.5%)$25,924,929
Renter-Occupied110,638 (31.5%)$11,210,109
Average350,767 (100.0%)$23,331,856

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 605

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 605
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,620 (1.5%)5,221 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,093 (0.9%)3,735 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9994,423 (1.8%)8,414 (7.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9995,324 (2.2%)7,075 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9995,733 (2.4%)7,541 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,663 (6.1%)14,124 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99924,657 (10.3%)18,304 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99940,494 (16.9%)22,084 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,065 (16.7%)12,675 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99954,193 (22.6%)7,617 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more44,864 (18.7%)3,848 (3.5%)
Total240,129 (100.0%)110,638 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 605

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 605
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010,791 (4.5%)4,785 (4.3%)
$300 to $49930,819 (12.8%)8,911 (8.1%)
$500 to $79952,729 (22.0%)28,380 (25.7%)
$800 to $99922,934 (9.6%)22,407 (20.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49949,943 (20.8%)28,653 (25.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99936,354 (15.1%)6,273 (5.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49918,297 (7.6%)1,447 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9998,863 (3.7%)373 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more9,399 (3.9%)930 (0.8%)
Total240,129 (100.0%)110,638 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 605

Housing Structures in Area Code 605

Housing Structures in Area Code 605
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached238,72568.1%
Single Unit, Attached15,5424.4%
2 Unit Apartments5,6151.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12,1543.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,1123.7%
10 or more Apartments40,91211.7%
Mobile Home / Other24,7077.0%
Total350,767100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 605

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 605
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached208,022 (87.1%)30,703 (12.9%)
Single Unit, Attached9,210 (59.3%)6,332 (40.7%)
2 Unit Apartments907 (16.2%)4,708 (83.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,030 (8.5%)11,124 (91.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments496 (3.8%)12,616 (96.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,306 (3.2%)39,606 (96.8%)
Mobile Home / Other19,158 (77.5%)5,549 (22.5%)
Total240,129 (68.5%)110,638 (31.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 605

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 605
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room417 (0.2%)4,350 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,983 (2.5%)30,844 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms53,585 (22.3%)49,716 (44.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms79,679 (33.2%)16,655 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms100,465 (41.8%)9,073 (8.2%)
Total240,129 (100.0%)110,638 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 605

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 605
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas129,218 (53.8%)36,166 (32.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas42,995 (17.9%)12,084 (10.9%)
Electricity56,717 (23.6%)56,947 (51.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,704 (1.5%)1,341 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke54 (0.0%)64 (0.1%)
All other Fuels6,302 (2.6%)2,450 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used1,139 (0.5%)1,586 (1.4%)
Total240,129 (100.0%)110,638 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 605

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 605
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,021 (1.7%)13,519 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle45,438 (18.9%)54,486 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles98,015 (40.8%)29,206 (26.4%)
3 or more Vehicles92,655 (38.6%)13,427 (12.1%)
Total240,129 (100.0%)110,638 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 605

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 605

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units108,409131,720
Median Property Value$44,473,197$51,917,600
Median Household Income$21,590,381$29,281
Monthly Housing Costs$188,941$9,275
Real Estate Taxes$490,157$2,704

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 605

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 605
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018,065 (16.7%)4,301 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99913,664 (12.6%)8,815 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99950,108 (46.2%)74,000 (56.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99917,489 (16.1%)31,872 (24.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,869 (5.4%)8,311 (6.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,732 (1.6%)2,401 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more1,482 (1.4%)2,020 (1.5%)
Total108,409 (100.0%)131,720 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 605

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 605
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,298 (4.0%)1,737 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99911,479 (10.6%)1,415 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,672 (8.9%)4,001 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,859 (12.8%)4,991 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,774 (18.2%)10,798 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,465 (14.3%)20,720 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,279 (16.9%)24,600 (18.7%)
$150,000 or more15,583 (14.4%)35,914 (27.3%)
Total108,409 (100.0%)131,720 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 605

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 605
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45,197 (41.7%)25,732,387 (19,535.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x18,792 (17.3%)47,593 (36.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,786 (11.8%)37,378 (28.4%)
4.0x or more30,418 (28.1%)19,417 (14.7%)
Total108,409 (100.0%)131,720 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 605

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 605
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018,282 (16.9%)289 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,49917,276 (15.9%)6,859 (5.2%)
$800 to $1,49965,951 (60.8%)18,385 (14.0%)
Total108,409 (100.0%)131,720 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 605

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 605

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years65,873 (94.2%)4,092 (5.9%)
6 to 18 Years145,926 (92.7%)11,430 (7.3%)
19 to 25 Years66,340 (82.0%)14,602 (18.0%)
26 to 34 Years82,630 (82.8%)17,230 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years92,671 (86.7%)14,240 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years83,242 (88.8%)10,509 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years104,732 (91.4%)9,899 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years90,347 (99.7%)274 (0.3%)
75 Years and older55,618 (99.8%)91 (0.2%)
Total787,379 (90.5%)82,367 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 605

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 605
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born65,873 (94.2%)4,092 (5.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen145,926 (92.7%)11,430 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen66,340 (82.0%)14,602 (18.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 605

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 605
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00076,109 (82.3%)16,356 (17.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999118,202 (84.7%)21,337 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999126,985 (88.3%)16,797 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999127,572 (92.2%)10,854 (7.8%)
$100,000 and over325,275 (95.7%)14,660 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 605

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623,174 (33.1%)45,190 (64.6%)
6 to 18 Years43,322 (27.5%)108,869 (69.2%)
19 to 25 Years7,231 (8.9%)60,915 (75.3%)
25 to 34 Years9,917 (9.9%)75,357 (75.5%)
35 to 44 Years10,904 (10.2%)85,467 (79.9%)
45 to 54 Years10,988 (11.7%)76,932 (82.1%)
55 to 64 Years17,627 (15.4%)93,223 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years87,027 (96.0%)52,128 (57.5%)
75 Years and over55,346 (99.4%)33,561 (60.2%)
Total265,536 (30.5%)631,642 (72.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 605

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 605
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years187 (0.6%)297 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years3,861 (4.8%)2,917 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years7,365 (7.5%)7,065 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years19,498 (12.1%)16,423 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years11,952 (26.1%)8,923 (19.9%)
75 Years and over10,944 (46.4%)14,616 (45.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 605

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 605: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (0.4%)111 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years295 (0.4%)351 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,490 (1.5%)793 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,489 (4.0%)2,986 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,378 (13.9%)2,284 (5.1%)
75 Years and over6,842 (29.0%)5,957 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 605: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years107 (0.4%)186 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years433 (0.5%)499 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,216 (1.2%)1,513 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,718 (1.7%)2,789 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,798 (3.9%)1,416 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,728 (7.3%)2,689 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 605: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,108 (3.9%)2,068 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,871 (4.9%)4,568 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years7,020 (4.4%)5,990 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,126 (4.6%)1,494 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,722 (7.3%)3,138 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 605: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years249 (0.3%)273 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,163 (1.2%)991 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,889 (4.9%)8,950 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,694 (12.4%)6,103 (13.6%)
75 Years and over5,454 (23.1%)9,666 (30.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 605: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years504 (0.6%)300 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years823 (0.8%)696 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,684 (1.7%)3,026 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,530 (3.3%)1,154 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,904 (8.1%)3,151 (9.8%)

Technology Access in Area Code 605

Computing Device Access in Area Code 605

Computing Device Access in Area Code 605
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop272,13877.6%
Smartphone299,27585.3%
Tablet212,48660.6%
No Computing Device26,0327.4%
Total350,767100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 605

Internet Access in Area Code 605
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet9360.3%
Broadband Home255,18272.8%
Cellular Data Only35,86810.2%
Satellite Internet20,8495.9%
No Internet45,38112.9%
Total350,767100.0%

Area Code 605 Summary

Geography

Area code 605 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the state of South Dakota. It was created in 1947 as one of the original 86 area codes. It covers the entire state of South Dakota, including the cities of Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Watertown.

Social

Area code 605 is a source of pride for South Dakotans, as it is the only area code that covers the entire state. It is also a source of connection, as it allows people to stay in touch with friends and family across the state.

Economics

Area code 605 is an important part of the South Dakota economy. It is used by businesses to reach customers, and by individuals to stay connected with their networks. It is also used by government agencies to provide services to citizens.

Demographics

Area code 605 is home to a diverse population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of South Dakota is approximately 882,235, with a median age of 38.7 years. The population is predominantly white (84.3%), with the remaining population made up of Native American (8.7%), African American (2.2%), Asian (1.3%), and other races (3.5%).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 605?
Total Population of Area Code 605 is 889,030.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 605?
Total Male Population of Area Code 605 is 451,081.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 605?
Total Female Population of Area Code 605 is 437,949.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 605?
There are 103.00 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 605.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 605?
There are 97.09 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 605.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 605?
Median Population Age in Area Code 605 is 42.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 605
Average Family Size in Area Code 605 is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 605
Average Household Size in Area Code 605 is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 605?
Per Capita income in Area Code 605 is $36,174.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 605?
Median Family Income in Area Code 605 is $83,759.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 605?
Median Household Income in Area Code 605 is $68,422.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 605?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 605 is 31.7%.
Women in Area Code 605 earn 68.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 605?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 605 is $11,980.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 605 earn $11,980 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 605?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 605 is 148.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 605?
There are 441,993 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 605.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 605?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 605.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 605?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 605 is 6.4%.