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Demographic Analysis of Clear Lake, Washington (98235): 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
Clear Lake, Washington (ZIP code 98235) is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, 75% of the population identifies as white, with a total population of 8 residents. The median income for this zip code in 2022 was $78,916, exceeding the national median income.
Clear Lake has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority from 2013 to 2022. The white population has remained dominant, with minor fluctuations. The community approached Moderate Diversity in 2015 and 2019-2021 when the white population decreased to 86-88%, but generally remained above the 75% threshold for Low Diversity. The small population size, ranging from 6 to 8 residents, means that minor changes in individual residents can cause significant percentage shifts in racial composition.
The median income in Clear Lake has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there have been significant fluctuations, including a peak of $90,250 in 2021, a low point of $59,546 in 2017, and an overall increasing trend from $69,355 in 2013 to $78,916 in 2022. These income fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor changes in racial composition, likely due to the very small population size.
The demographic stability of Clear Lake contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many areas over the past decade. However, the extremely small population of this CDP makes it an outlier in many respects, and it may not be representative of broader regional or national patterns.
The income levels in Clear Lake have generally remained above the national median income, despite fluctuations. This suggests that while the community has remained predominantly white and low in diversity, it has maintained a relatively strong economic position.
With such a small population, individual household changes can have outsized effects on both demographic and economic statistics. This makes it challenging to draw broader conclusions about socio-economic trends or their impacts on local life in this particular CDP. A more comprehensive analysis of the surrounding region would be necessary to understand the broader context of these demographic and economic patterns.
