Box Elder, SD

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Box Elder Overview

11,905
TOTAL POPULATION
6,374
MALE POPULATION
5,531
FEMALE POPULATION
115.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,710
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,995
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,532
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,080
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
77.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Box Elder Zip Codes

Box Elder Area Codes

Race in Box Elder

The most populous races in Box Elder are White / Caucasian (9,310 | 78.2%), Native / Alaskan (1,137 | 9.6%), and Two or more Races (900 | 7.6%).
Race in Box Elder
Race# Population% Population
Asian1691.4%
Black / African American3132.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific300.3%
Hispanic or Latino6875.8%
Native / Alaskan1,1379.6%
White / Caucasian9,31078.2%
Two or more Races9007.6%
Some other Race460.4%
Total11,905100.0%

Ancestry in Box Elder

The most populous ancestries reported in Box Elder are German (2,957 | 24.8%), Irish (1,319 | 11.1%), English (1,083 | 9.1%), Sioux (1,059 | 8.9%), and American (565 | 4.8%), together accounting for 58.7% of all Box Elder residents.
Ancestry in Box Elder
Ancestry# Population% Population
African410.3%
American5654.8%
Bhutanese1281.1%
British110.1%
British West Indian150.1%
Burmese360.3%
Canadian100.1%
Central American610.5%
Chippewa440.4%
Choctaw110.1%
Creek110.1%
Cuban90.1%
Czech1461.2%
Danish2061.7%
Dominican200.2%
Dutch2712.3%
Ecuadorian100.1%
English1,0839.1%
European5574.7%
French1691.4%
French Canadian1571.3%
German2,95724.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro260.2%
Hungarian830.7%
Indian (Asian)620.5%
Irish1,31911.1%
Italian2181.8%
Jamaican60.1%
Korean2612.2%
Mexican2352.0%
Native Hawaiian170.1%
Navajo650.5%
Norwegian3973.3%
Polish2742.3%
Puerto Rican2332.0%
Russian520.4%
Salvadoran610.5%
Samoan70.1%
Scandinavian310.3%
Scotch-Irish380.3%
Scottish2812.4%
Seminole120.1%
Sioux1,0598.9%
Slovene70.1%
South American100.1%
Spaniard270.2%
Spanish480.4%
Sri Lankan260.2%
Subsaharan African410.3%
Swedish980.8%
Turkish130.1%
Ukrainian250.2%
Welsh30.0%
Yuman130.1%
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Immigrants in Box Elder

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Box Elder came from Asia (183 | 1.5%), Eastern Asia (119 | 1.0%), Japan (119 | 1.0%), South Eastern Asia (58 | 0.5%), and Europe (49 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.4% of all Box Elder residents.
Immigrants in Box Elder
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa330.3%
Asia1831.5%
Caribbean60.1%
Central America280.2%
Eastern Africa280.2%
Eastern Asia1191.0%
El Salvador230.2%
Europe490.4%
Germany490.4%
Jamaica60.1%
Japan1191.0%
Kenya280.2%
Latin America340.3%
Mexico50.0%
Nigeria50.0%
Philippines390.3%
South Eastern Asia580.5%
Turkey60.1%
Vietnam190.2%
Western Africa50.0%
Western Asia60.1%
Western Europe490.4%
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Sex and Age in Box Elder

Sex and Age in Box Elder

The most populous age groups in Box Elder are 20 to 24 Years (1,034 | 16.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (739 | 13.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Box Elder
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years551 (8.6%)415 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Years335 (5.3%)529 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Years366 (5.7%)531 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Years218 (3.4%)384 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,034 (16.2%)626 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Years630 (9.9%)739 (13.4%)
30 to 34 Years705 (11.1%)566 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Years563 (8.8%)253 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years261 (4.1%)177 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years188 (2.9%)212 (3.8%)
50 to 54 Years494 (7.7%)215 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years390 (6.1%)163 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years364 (5.7%)195 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years31 (0.5%)163 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years114 (1.8%)159 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years46 (0.7%)119 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years84 (1.3%)23 (0.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)62 (1.1%)
Total6,374 (100.0%)5,531 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Box Elder

Median Family Size in Box Elder

The median family size in Box Elder is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,231 | 76.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (356 | 12.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Box Elder
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,231 (76.8%)3.35
Single Male/Father316 (10.9%)2.98
Single Female/Mother356 (12.3%)2.77
Total Families2,903 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Box Elder

The median household size in Box Elder is 2.82 persons per household, with single male/father households (316 | 7.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.78 persons per household. non-family households (1,217 | 29.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.50 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Box Elder
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,231 (54.1%)3.37
Single Male/Father316 (7.7%)3.78
Single Female/Mother356 (8.6%)2.99
Non-family1,217 (29.5%)1.50
Total Households4,120 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Box Elder

Out of a total of 4,120 households in Box Elder, 2,903 (70.5%) are family households, while 1,217 (29.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 775.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Box Elder
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-775 (18.8%)
2-Person Households1,085 (26.3%)400 (9.7%)
3-Person Households721 (17.5%)23 (0.6%)
4-Person Households751 (18.2%)19 (0.5%)
5-Person Households237 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households68 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households41 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,903 (70.5%)1,217 (29.5%)

Female Fertility in Box Elder

Fertility by Age in Box Elder

Average fertility rate in Box Elder is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Box Elder
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years34 (16.8%)89.0
20 to 34 years161 (79.7%)83.0
35 to 50 years7 (3.5%)10.0
Total202 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Box Elder

78.7% of women with births (202) in Box Elder are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Box Elder
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years152 (94.4%)9 (5.6%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (78.7%)43 (21.3%)

Fertility by Education in Box Elder

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Box Elder
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma56 (27.7%)99.0
College or Associate's Degree48 (23.8%)43.0
Bachelor's Degree98 (48.5%)101.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total202 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Box Elder

21.3% of women with births in Box Elder are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 60.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Box Elder
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (39.3%)34 (60.7%)
College or Associate's Degree39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Bachelor's Degree98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (78.7%)43 (21.3%)

Income in Box Elder

Income Overview in Box Elder

Per Capita Income in Box Elder is $30,710, while median incomes of families and households are $73,995 and $71,532 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,905$30,710
Median Family Income2,903$73,995
Mean Family Income2,903$88,333
Median Household Income4,120$71,532
Mean Household Income4,120$84,470
Income Deficit2,903$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,90536.91%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,90563.09¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,9050.36

Earnings by Sex in Box Elder

Average Earnings in Box Elder are $36,027, $45,614 for men and $28,777 for women, a difference of 36.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Box Elder
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,283 (59.0%)$45,614
Female2,982 (41.0%)$28,777
Total7,265 (100.0%)$36,027

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Box Elder

The most common earnings brackets in Box Elder are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (485 | 11.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (410 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Box Elder
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less61 (1.4%)252 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999118 (2.8%)167 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499236 (5.5%)165 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99960 (1.4%)79 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (0.3%)77 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99936 (0.8%)104 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49970 (1.6%)59 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99956 (1.3%)36 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499104 (2.4%)94 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999245 (5.7%)164 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999248 (5.8%)361 (12.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999299 (7.0%)410 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999146 (3.4%)257 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999394 (9.2%)132 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999283 (6.6%)253 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999241 (5.6%)73 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999462 (10.8%)134 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999485 (11.3%)80 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999335 (7.8%)33 (1.1%)
$100,000+390 (9.1%)52 (1.7%)
Total4,283 (100.0%)2,982 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Box Elder

Average earnings in Box Elder are $57,674 for men and $32,989 for women, a difference of 42.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $46,826. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $37,847, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,364.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Box Elder
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$66,386$0
High School Diploma$46,826$24,364
College or Associate's Degree$51,165$33,000
Bachelor's Degree$61,033$37,847
Graduate Degree$73,750$0
Total$57,674$32,989

Family Income in Box Elder

Family Income Brackets in Box Elder

According to the Box Elder family income data, there are 816 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Box Elder
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001164.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991023.5%
$25,000 to $34,999842.9%
$35,000 to $49,99935412.2%
$50,000 to $74,99981628.1%
$75,000 to $99,99954618.8%
$100,000 to $149,99951417.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992588.9%
$200,000+1133.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Box Elder

6-person families (64 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Box Elder with $132,813 per family, while 2-person families (1,241 | 42.7%) have the highest median income of $31,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Box Elder
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,241 (42.7%)$63,750
3-Person Families668 (23.0%)$72,560
4-Person Families648 (22.3%)$89,956
5-Person Families241 (8.3%)$91,420
6-Person Families64 (2.2%)$132,813
7+ Person Families41 (1.4%)$0
Total2,903 (100.0%)$73,995

Family Income by Number of Earners in Box Elder

The median family income in Box Elder is $73,995, with families comprising 3+ earners (307) having the highest median family income of $168,750, while families with no earners (283) have the lowest median family income of $49,028, accounting for 10.6% and 9.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Box Elder
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners283 (9.8%)$49,028
1 Earner763 (26.3%)$52,350
2 Earners1,550 (53.4%)$87,545
3+ Earners307 (10.6%)$168,750
Total2,903 (100.0%)$73,995

Household Income in Box Elder

Household Income Brackets in Box Elder

With 886 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Box Elder, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Box Elder
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002275.5%
$10,000 to $14,999411.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991112.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992846.9%
$35,000 to $49,99961815.0%
$50,000 to $74,99988621.5%
$75,000 to $99,99968816.7%
$100,000 to $149,99966316.1%
$150,000 to $199,99948611.8%
$200,000+1112.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Box Elder

The median household income in Box Elder is $71,532, with the highest median household income of $102,625 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,204 households (29.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,768, with 489 households (11.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Box Elder
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years489 (11.9%)$45,768
25 to 44 Years1,950 (47.3%)$79,091
45 to 64 Years1,204 (29.2%)$102,625
65+ Years477 (11.6%)$48,657
Total4,120 (100.0%)$71,532

Poverty in Box Elder

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Box Elder

With 5.3% poverty level for males and 6.8% for females among the residents of Box Elder, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 41 males (31.5%) and 48 females (23.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Box Elder
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (3.5%)23 (5.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (4.0%)8 (1.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years161 (18.6%)185 (21.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)37 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years78 (10.3%)20 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (5.0%)
75 Years and over41 (31.5%)48 (23.5%)
Total323 (5.3%)374 (6.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Box Elder

According to the poverty statistics in Box Elder, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Box Elder
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years532 (96.6%)392 (94.5%)
5 Years68 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years383 (96.0%)488 (98.4%)
12 to 14 Years234 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)
15 Years16 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years95 (100.0%)96 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years703 (81.4%)690 (78.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,324 (100.0%)1,268 (97.2%)
35 to 44 Years816 (99.0%)430 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years682 (100.0%)390 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years676 (89.7%)338 (94.4%)
65 to 74 Years145 (100.0%)306 (95.0%)
75 Years and over89 (68.5%)156 (76.5%)
Total5,763 (94.7%)5,144 (93.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Box Elder

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Box Elder show that 2.3% or 52 of the total 2,231 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.9%, comprising of 52 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Box Elder
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,013 (95.1%)52 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children936 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,179 (97.7%)52 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Box Elder

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Box Elder
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)74 (36.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)79 (22.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Box Elder

The poverty data for Box Elder shows that 52 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 79 of the single-parent households (11.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (4.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 household (18.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Box Elder
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children52 (4.9%)5 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)74 (18.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (2.3%)79 (11.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Box Elder

Employment by Class of Employer in Box Elder

Among the 6,584 employed individuals in Box Elder, private company employees (3,257 | 49.5%), federal government employees (1,757 | 26.7%), and local government employees (656 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Box Elder
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,25749.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)260.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3254.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3895.9%
Local Government Employees65610.0%
State Government Employees1742.6%
Federal Government Employees1,75726.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total6,584100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Box Elder

According to the labor force statistics for Box Elder, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,136), 77.5% or 7,080 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 354 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.9% or 1,313 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 210 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Box Elder
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years437 (78.0%)41 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,467 (88.4%)210 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,313 (95.9%)108 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years979 (77.0%)33 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,134 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years895 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years525 (94.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years256 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years78 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,080 (77.5%)354 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Box Elder

According to labor force statistics for Box Elder, 83.4% of individuals (5,100) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,115) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 138 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.3% or 2,127 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.2% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Box Elder
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School308 (85.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma982 (65.5%)78 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree2,127 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,683 (88.6%)89 (4.7%)
Total5,100 (83.4%)165 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Box Elder

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Box Elder are Community & Social Service (474 | 8.4%), Management (362 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (314 | 5.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (275 | 4.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (256 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Box Elder

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Box Elder, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (96.6%), and Business & Financial (85.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (56.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Box Elder
OccupationMaleFemale
Management206 (56.9%)156 (43.1%)
Business & Financial182 (85.9%)30 (14.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science204 (79.7%)52 (20.3%)
Computers & Mathematics62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering85 (96.6%)3 (3.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science57 (53.8%)49 (46.2%)
Community & Social Service 232 (48.9%)242 (51.0%)
Education, Arts & Media85 (62.5%)51 (37.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library136 (43.3%)178 (56.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating59 (21.4%)216 (78.5%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
Total (Category)883 (55.9%)696 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)3,107 (54.7%)2,570 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Box Elder are Food Preparation & Serving (307 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (270 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (240 | 4.2%), Law Enforcement (164 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (164 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Box Elder

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Box Elder, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (83.7%), Healthcare Support (80.0%), and Personal Care & Service (68.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Box Elder
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support54 (20.0%)216 (80.0%)
Security & Protection215 (89.6%)25 (10.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention51 (67.1%)25 (32.9%)
Law Enforcement164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving50 (16.3%)257 (83.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance93 (57.1%)70 (42.9%)
Personal Care & Service52 (31.7%)112 (68.3%)
Total (Category)464 (40.6%)680 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)3,107 (54.7%)2,570 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Box Elder are Office & Administration (1,018 | 17.9%), and Sales & Related (402 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Box Elder

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Box Elder
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related195 (48.5%)207 (51.5%)
Office & Administration233 (22.9%)785 (77.1%)
Total (Category)428 (30.1%)992 (69.9%)
Total (Overall)3,107 (54.7%)2,570 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Box Elder are Construction & Extraction (452 | 8.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (297 | 5.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Box Elder

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Box Elder
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction452 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair266 (89.6%)31 (10.4%)
Total (Category)718 (94.4%)43 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)3,107 (54.7%)2,570 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Box Elder are Transportation (351 | 6.2%), Production (265 | 4.7%), and Material Moving (157 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Box Elder

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Box Elder
OccupationMaleFemale
Production156 (58.9%)109 (41.1%)
Transportation301 (85.8%)50 (14.2%)
Material Moving157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)614 (79.4%)159 (20.6%)
Total (Overall)3,107 (54.7%)2,570 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Box Elder

Employment Industries in Box Elder

The major employment industries in Box Elder include Health Care & Social Assistance (830 | 14.6%), Construction (657 | 11.6%), Public Administration (642 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (598 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (463 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Box Elder

Employment Industries by Sex in Box Elder

The Box Elder industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (84.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (81.9%), and Finance & Insurance (79.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Box Elder
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (15.6%)38 (84.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction654 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)
Manufacturing366 (83.9%)70 (16.1%)
Wholesale Trade77 (77.0%)23 (23.0%)
Retail Trade356 (59.5%)242 (40.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing115 (35.9%)205 (64.1%)
Utilities31 (55.4%)25 (44.6%)
Information61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance63 (20.2%)249 (79.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing78 (69.0%)35 (31.0%)
Professional & Scientific53 (68.8%)24 (31.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support130 (57.0%)98 (43.0%)
Educational Services187 (42.9%)249 (57.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance189 (22.8%)641 (77.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services84 (18.1%)379 (81.9%)
Public Administration469 (73.1%)173 (27.0%)
Total3,107 (54.7%)2,570 (45.3%)

Education in Box Elder

School Enrollment in Box Elder

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,291 students in Box Elder are college / undergraduate (918 | 27.9%), middle school (842 | 25.6%), and elementary school (551 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Box Elder
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2136.5%
Kindergarten2166.6%
Elementary School55116.7%
Middle School84225.6%
High School37211.3%
College / Undergraduate91827.9%
Graduate / Professional1795.4%
Total3,291100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Box Elder

Out of a total of 3,291 students who are enrolled in schools in Box Elder, 270 (8.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,021 (91.8%) 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 37 (23.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 476 (98.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Box Elder
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds123 (76.9%)37 (23.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old661 (83.6%)130 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds875 (97.6%)22 (2.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds214 (91.8%)19 (8.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds122 (90.4%)13 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds476 (98.1%)9 (1.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds340 (90.4%)36 (9.6%)
35 Years and over209 (97.7%)5 (2.3%)
Total3,021 (91.8%)270 (8.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Box Elder

Business (473 | 22.1%), science & technology (392 | 18.3%), education (373 | 17.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (210 | 9.8%), and arts & humanities (132 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,137 individuals in Box Elder who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Box Elder
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics381.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2109.8%
Physical & Health Sciences301.4%
Psychology331.5%
Social Sciences783.6%
Engineering773.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies251.2%
Science & Technology39218.3%
Business47322.1%
Education37317.4%
Literature & Languages60.3%
Liberal Arts & History1185.5%
Visual & Performing Arts904.2%
Communications622.9%
Arts & Humanities1326.2%
Total2,137100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Box Elder

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Box Elder

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Box Elder are males with 2 vehicles (1,650, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,071, making up 62.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Box Elder
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle46 (1.2%)25 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle513 (13.9%)306 (11.6%)
2 Vehicles1,650 (44.6%)1,071 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles964 (26.1%)747 (28.4%)
4 Vehicles324 (8.7%)288 (11.0%)
5 or more Vehicles204 (5.5%)191 (7.3%)
Total3,701 (100.0%)2,628 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Box Elder

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Box Elder are 15 to 19 minutes (1,468 commuters, 23.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,076 commuters, 17.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,025 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in Box Elder
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3395.4%
5 to 9 Minutes88114.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,02516.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,46823.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1,07617.3%
25 to 29 Minutes2684.3%
30 to 34 Minutes66310.7%
35 to 39 Minutes380.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1101.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2243.6%
60 to 89 Minutes761.2%
90 or more Minutes540.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Box Elder

The most common commute times in Box Elder are 15 to 19 minutes (995 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (555 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Box Elder
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes241 (6.4%)98 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes548 (14.6%)333 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes741 (19.8%)284 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes995 (26.6%)473 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes521 (13.9%)555 (22.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes115 (3.1%)153 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes226 (6.0%)437 (17.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes38 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes73 (1.9%)37 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes172 (4.6%)52 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes76 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)54 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Box Elder

The most frequent times of departure to work in Box Elder are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (954, 25.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (729, 29.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Box Elder
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM161 (4.3%)36 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM144 (3.8%)44 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM219 (5.9%)85 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM426 (11.4%)220 (8.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM954 (25.5%)339 (13.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM761 (20.3%)729 (29.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM167 (4.5%)241 (9.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM28 (0.7%)244 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM197 (5.3%)80 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM56 (1.5%)62 (2.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM129 (3.4%)56 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM17 (0.4%)29 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM227 (6.1%)210 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM260 (6.9%)101 (4.1%)
Total3,746 (100.0%)2,476 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Box Elder

Occupancy by Ownership in Box Elder

Of the total 4,120 dwellings in Box Elder, owner-occupied units account for 2,100 (51.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,020 (49.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Box Elder
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,10051.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,02049.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,120100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Box Elder

Occupancy by Household Size in Box Elder
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household77518.8%
2-Person Household1,48536.0%
3-Person Household74418.1%
4+ Person Household1,11627.1%
Total Housing Units4,120100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Box Elder

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Box Elder
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household364 (47.0%)411 (53.0%)
2-Person Household645 (43.4%)840 (56.6%)
3-Person Household417 (56.0%)327 (44.0%)
4+ Person Household674 (60.4%)442 (39.6%)
Total Housing Units2,100 (51.0%)2,020 (49.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Box Elder

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Box Elder
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School112 (49.3%)115 (50.7%)
High School Diploma543 (50.4%)535 (49.6%)
College/Associate Degree740 (46.9%)839 (53.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher705 (57.0%)531 (43.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Box Elder

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Box Elder
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,88745.8%
35 to 44 Years55213.4%
45 to 54 Years62215.1%
55 to 64 Years58214.1%
65 to 74 Years2796.8%
75 to 84 Years1363.3%
85 Years and Over621.5%
Total4,120100.0%

Housing Finances in Box Elder

Median Income by Occupancy in Box Elder

Median Income by Occupancy in Box Elder
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,100 (51.0%)$81,556
Renter-Occupied2,020 (49.0%)$61,265
Average4,120 (100.0%)$71,532

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Box Elder

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Box Elder
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000124 (5.9%)39 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (1.6%)29 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)43 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99931 (1.5%)5 (0.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (1.0%)56 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99977 (3.7%)207 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999126 (6.0%)493 (24.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999548 (26.1%)338 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999260 (12.4%)427 (21.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999356 (17.0%)308 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more523 (24.9%)75 (3.7%)
Total2,100 (100.0%)2,020 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Box Elder

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Box Elder
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30055 (2.6%)9 (0.4%)
$300 to $49941 (1.9%)36 (1.8%)
$500 to $799293 (14.0%)237 (11.7%)
$800 to $99943 (2.1%)103 (5.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499373 (17.8%)1,087 (53.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999868 (41.3%)406 (20.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499347 (16.5%)84 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99920 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more60 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,100 (100.0%)2,020 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Box Elder

Housing Structures in Box Elder

Housing Structures in Box Elder
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,94847.3%
Single Unit, Attached79819.4%
2 Unit Apartments220.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1984.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1543.7%
10 or more Apartments3107.5%
Mobile Home / Other69016.8%
Total4,120100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Box Elder

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Box Elder
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,715 (88.0%)233 (12.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)798 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)198 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)154 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)310 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other385 (55.8%)305 (44.2%)
Total2,100 (51.0%)2,020 (49.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Box Elder

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Box Elder
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room27 (1.3%)23 (1.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)391 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms549 (26.1%)845 (41.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms891 (42.4%)590 (29.2%)
8 or more Rooms633 (30.1%)171 (8.5%)
Total2,100 (100.0%)2,020 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Box Elder

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Box Elder
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,288 (61.3%)787 (39.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas98 (4.7%)171 (8.5%)
Electricity685 (32.6%)1,052 (52.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.3%)10 (0.5%)
Total2,100 (100.0%)2,020 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Box Elder

Household Vehicle Usage in Box Elder
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (1.2%)33 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle361 (17.2%)517 (25.6%)
2 Vehicles837 (39.9%)1,019 (50.4%)
3 or more Vehicles876 (41.7%)451 (22.3%)
Total2,100 (100.0%)2,020 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Box Elder

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Box Elder

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4391,661
Median Property Value$179,000$277,800
Median Household Income$44,954$501
Monthly Housing Costs$681$60
Real Estate Taxes$2,583$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Box Elder

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Box Elder
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000103 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99925 (5.7%)27 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999257 (58.5%)1,001 (60.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99954 (12.3%)531 (32.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)102 (6.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)1,661 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Box Elder

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Box Elder
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00080 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (11.8%)78 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99952 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (13.4%)25 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (32.6%)67 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)405 (24.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99931 (7.1%)260 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more22 (5.0%)325 (19.6%)
Total439 (100.0%)1,661 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Box Elder

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Box Elder
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x114 (26.0%)99,375 (5,982.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x110 (25.1%)568 (34.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x40 (9.1%)464 (27.9%)
4.0x or more134 (30.5%)307 (18.5%)
Total439 (100.0%)1,661 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Box Elder

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Box Elder
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800106 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499284 (64.7%)113 (6.8%)
Total439 (100.0%)1,661 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Box Elder

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Box Elder

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Box Elder
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,088 (92.7%)85 (7.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,714 (90.7%)175 (9.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,365 (90.6%)142 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,666 (77.0%)498 (23.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,024 (94.9%)55 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years967 (92.0%)84 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years817 (73.5%)295 (26.5%)
65 to 74 Years467 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older334 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,442 (87.6%)1,334 (12.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Box Elder

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Box Elder
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,088 (92.7%)85 (7.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,714 (90.7%)175 (9.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,365 (90.6%)142 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Box Elder

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Box Elder
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000394 (72.3%)151 (27.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,424 (90.3%)153 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,054 (87.1%)304 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,835 (89.2%)221 (10.7%)
$100,000 and over3,735 (88.1%)505 (11.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Box Elder

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Box Elder
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6228 (19.4%)888 (75.7%)
6 to 18 Years301 (15.9%)1,499 (79.3%)
19 to 25 Years234 (15.5%)1,228 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years106 (4.9%)1,608 (74.3%)
35 to 44 Years201 (18.6%)853 (79.0%)
45 to 54 Years361 (34.4%)890 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years285 (25.6%)726 (65.3%)
65 to 74 Years467 (100.0%)335 (71.7%)
75 Years and over334 (100.0%)249 (74.6%)
Total2,517 (23.4%)8,276 (76.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Box Elder

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Box Elder
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (2.7%)12 (2.9%)
5 to 17 Years71 (8.7%)31 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years63 (3.7%)95 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years493 (24.2%)125 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years87 (60.0%)129 (40.1%)
75 Years and over84 (64.6%)136 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Box Elder

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Box Elder: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (2.7%)12 (2.9%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years226 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years87 (60.0%)16 (5.0%)
75 Years and over45 (34.6%)78 (38.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Box Elder: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years100 (4.9%)31 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)56 (17.4%)
75 Years and over43 (33.1%)23 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Box Elder: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (5.5%)31 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.4%)78 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years160 (7.8%)19 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.2%)
75 Years and over43 (33.1%)67 (32.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Box Elder: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years99 (4.9%)79 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years44 (30.3%)99 (30.7%)
75 Years and over39 (30.0%)97 (47.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Box Elder: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (2.9%)47 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (5.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)

Technology Access in Box Elder

Computing Device Access in Box Elder

Computing Device Access in Box Elder
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,50485.1%
Smartphone3,88694.3%
Tablet3,03873.7%
No Computing Device932.3%
Total4,120100.0%

Internet Access in Box Elder

Internet Access in Box Elder
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet80.2%
Broadband Home3,46884.2%
Cellular Data Only2586.3%
Satellite Internet2275.5%
No Internet3117.5%
Total4,120100.0%

Box Elder Summary

History

Box Elder, South Dakota is a small city located in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is situated in the Black Hills region of the state, and is the county seat of Pennington County. The city was founded in 1876, and was named after the box elder trees that were found in the area. The city was originally a trading post for the Native Americans in the area, and was later used as a supply point for miners and settlers.
The city was incorporated in 1883, and the first mayor was elected in 1884. The city was a major hub for the mining industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was home to several large mines. The city also had a large lumber industry, and was home to several sawmills.
In the early 20th century, the city began to experience a decline in its mining and lumber industries, and the population began to decline. The city was hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses in the city closed. The city was able to recover in the 1940s and 1950s, and the population began to grow again.
The city experienced a boom in the 1960s and 1970s, as the city became a popular tourist destination. The city was home to several tourist attractions, including the Black Hills National Forest, Mount Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. The city also became a popular destination for outdoor recreation, and the city was home to several ski resorts.
The city experienced a decline in the 1980s and 1990s, as the mining and lumber industries continued to decline. The city was also hit hard by the recession of the early 2000s, and the population began to decline again. The city has since recovered, and the population has been steadily increasing since the mid-2000s.

Geography

Box Elder is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota, and is situated in Pennington County. The city is located at an elevation of 4,890 feet, and is located at the intersection of US Highway 16 and South Dakota Highway 79. The city is located approximately 25 miles east of Rapid City, and is located approximately 50 miles west of Pierre.
The city is located in a semi-arid climate, and experiences hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, and the average snowfall is around 30 inches per year.

Economy

The economy of Box Elder is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The city is home to several tourist attractions, including the Black Hills National Forest, Mount Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. The city is also home to several ski resorts, and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer, a plastics manufacturer, and a metal fabrication company. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Box Elder was 2,945. The population is largely white, with a small percentage of Native American and African American residents. The median household income in the city is $41,944, and the median age is 39.7 years. The city has a poverty rate of 16.3%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Box Elder?
Total Population of Box Elder is 11,905.
What is the Total Male Population of Box Elder?
Total Male Population of Box Elder is 6,374.
What is the Total Female Population of Box Elder?
Total Female Population of Box Elder is 5,531.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Box Elder?
There are 115.24 Males per 100 Females in Box Elder.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Box Elder?
There are 86.77 Females per 100 Males in Box Elder.
What is the Median Population Age in Box Elder?
Median Population Age in Box Elder is 28.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Box Elder
Average Family Size in Box Elder is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Box Elder
Average Household Size in Box Elder is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Box Elder?
Per Capita income in Box Elder is $30,710.
What is the Median Family Income in Box Elder?
Median Family Income in Box Elder is $73,995.
What is the Median Household income in Box Elder?
Median Household Income in Box Elder is $71,532.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Box Elder?
Income or Wage Gap in Box Elder is 36.9%.
Women in Box Elder earn 63.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Box Elder?
Inequality or Gini Index in Box Elder is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Box Elder?
There are 7,080 People in the Labor Forcein in Box Elder.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Box Elder?
77.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Box Elder.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Box Elder?
Unemployment Rate in Box Elder is 5.0%.