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Demographic Analysis of Big Lake, Missouri (ZIP code 64437): A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Big Lake, Missouri (ZIP code 64437) is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population constituted 98% of the total population. The community experienced a population decline from 978 residents in 2010 to 580 in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $46,162.
From 2013 to 2022, Big Lake maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population remained above 94% throughout this period. There were no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition. Minor changes included a slight increase in diversity from 2013 to 2017, with the white population decreasing from 98% to 94%, followed by a reversal of this trend from 2018 onwards.
The community had minimal representation from other racial groups, with small percentages (1-3%) of Asian and Native American residents at various points. The Hispanic population appeared in the data only in 2022 at 1%. The median income fluctuated moderately over the years, ranging from $42,959 in 2016 to $52,503 in 2021.
The population decline was substantial, with a 40.7% decrease from 2010 to 2022. This decline could be attributed to factors such as lack of economic opportunities, aging population, or migration to urban areas. There was no strong correlation between the minor demographic shifts and economic trends.
The demographic makeup of Big Lake contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas in the U.S. are experiencing growing minority populations, Big Lake has maintained its homogeneous racial composition. The population decline in Big Lake is more severe than the general trend of rural population decline in the United States.
The median income has generally remained below the national median household income, which was $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that Big Lake faces economic challenges common to many rural communities in the United States. In conclusion, Big Lake presents a picture of a small, rural community that has maintained its racial homogeneity over the past decade while facing significant population decline and economic challenges.
