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Demographic Analysis of Caspar, California (95420): Persistent Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Caspar, California (ZIP code 95420) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 89% of the total population of 374. The area has an estimated 143 housing units.
Over the past decade, Caspar has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, ranging from 73% to 89%. From 2013 to 2020, there was a slight trend towards increased diversity, with the white population decreasing from 89% to 73%. By 2022, the community reverted to its previous "Low Diversity" status with the white population rising back to 89%.
The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to 17% in 2021, but data for 2022 is not available. The Asian population and those identifying as two or more races have maintained a small but consistent presence.
The median income in Caspar has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2013 at $80,406 and reached a similar level in 2017 at $81,437. The lowest point was in 2022 at $55,191. The periods of higher diversity (2015-2020) generally corresponded with lower median incomes compared to the years with the highest white population percentage.
The population has seen fluctuations, peaking at 553 in 2017 and dropping to its lowest point of 374 in 2022. This population decrease coincides with the return to "Low Diversity" status and the lowest median income.
Caspar's demographic trends differ from many national trends. Many areas in the United States have been moving towards greater diversity over the past decade, while Caspar has maintained its low diversity status and reverted to a higher percentage of white population in recent years.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the decline in median income in 2022, may reflect economic challenges faced by small, rural communities in California.
Caspar presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that has resisted significant demographic changes over the past decade, despite brief periods of increased diversity. The economic data suggests that the community may be facing challenges, with declining population and income levels in recent years.
