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Demographic Analysis of Archer, Nebraska (68816): Low Diversity with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Archer, Nebraska (zip code 68816) is categorized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 157 with a median income of $62,078. The area is rural, with a population density of approximately 5 people per square mile based on the zip code size of 31.15 square miles.
Over the past decade, Archer has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 90% throughout the observed period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. From 2013 to 2021, there was a gradual increase in the Hispanic population, peaking at 5% in 2018. In 2022, the Hispanic population data became unavailable, coinciding with a small increase in the Asian population (3%) and the emergence of a two or more races category (1%).
The median income in Archer has shown fluctuations over the years, with an overall increasing trend. From 2013 to 2021, the median income grew from $59,844 to $70,154, representing a 17.2% increase over eight years. In 2022, there was a decrease in median income to $62,078, a 11.5% drop from the previous year. The period of highest income growth (2013-2021) coincided with the gradual increase in Hispanic population.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 157 and 185 residents over the past decade. The slight population variations do not seem to correlate strongly with income changes or racial composition shifts.
Archer's demographic profile is typical of many rural Midwestern communities, which often have low diversity and are predominantly white. The gradual introduction of minimal diversity is consistent with broader national trends of increasing diversity, even in rural areas, albeit at a much slower pace than urban centers.
The income fluctuations, particularly the recent decline, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by rural communities, such as changes in agricultural markets or limited economic diversification.
Archer remains a Low Diversity community with a White Majority, with subtle indications of a very gradual shift towards increased diversity. The economic trajectory has been generally positive over the decade, despite recent setbacks. These trends suggest a community that is experiencing slow but noticeable changes, potentially setting the stage for more significant demographic and economic shifts in the future if these trends continue or accelerate.
