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Demographic Analysis of Aspinwall, Iowa (51432): A Study of Racial Homogeneity in a Single-Person Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Aspinwall, Iowa (zip code 51432) is categorized as having "Low Diversity" based on 2022 data. The population consists of one person, identified as White. This situation presents a case study in micro-demographics and the limitations of applying standard diversity metrics to extremely small populations.
From 2013 to 2022, Aspinwall has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The racial composition has remained static, with 100% of the population (1 person) identified as White. This lack of change in racial demographics reflects the extremely small population size rather than broader demographic trends.
Despite the static racial composition, there have been changes in the median income over the years. In 2013, the median income was $69,230. It increased to $84,582 in 2017, $101,867 in 2021, and then decreased to $93,115 in 2022. The overall trend shows income growth, with a peak in 2021 followed by a slight decline in 2022. These changes in income are likely due to individual circumstances rather than broader community trends.
The situation in Aspinwall is unusual and not representative of typical demographic trends. Most communities experience some level of population change and diversity shifts over time. The stability in population and racial composition, combined with income fluctuations, makes it challenging to draw meaningful comparisons to regional or national trends.
The income growth observed in Aspinwall aligns with broader national trends of increasing median incomes over the past decade, particularly in rural areas. The 2021 peak and subsequent 2022 decline might reflect broader economic patterns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
With such a small population, any changes or trends observed are highly susceptible to individual circumstances and may not reflect broader societal patterns. This case underscores the importance of considering population size when analyzing demographic and economic data.
Aspinwall provides a case study in micro-demographics, but its unique characteristics make it difficult to draw broader conclusions about demographic evolution or socio-economic trends. The stability in racial composition contrasted with the volatility in median income highlights the complexities of analyzing extremely small populations and the limitations of applying standard demographic categories to such unique situations.
