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Demographic Analysis of Dixon, Montana (ZIP 59831): Persistence of White Majority and Racial Composition Trends, 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dixon, Montana (ZIP code 59831) is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" based on 2022 demographic data. The area has a population of 331 and a median income of $40,032 as of 2022. This rural community has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Dixon has maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population ranging from 51% to 67%. The Native American population has decreased from 37% in 2013 to 22% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown slight growth from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The category of two or more races has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 6-10% throughout the decade. Despite these changes, the community has maintained its "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Dixon has shown an overall positive trend over the decade. In 2013, it was $25,397, increasing to $33,760 in 2017, reaching a peak of $47,352 in 2021, and settling at $40,032 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 58% from 2013 to 2022, despite a slight decrease in the most recent year. The peak in median income in 2021 coincides with a slight increase in the white population percentage, rising from 61% in 2020 to 63% in 2021.
Population trends have been volatile. The population was 322 in 2013, declined to 221 in 2017, and increased to 331 in 2022. This recovery in population aligns with the general increase in median income, suggesting improved economic conditions may have attracted new residents or encouraged existing ones to stay.
The trends in Dixon reflect some broader patterns seen in rural America. The persistent "White Majority" status is common in many rural areas, particularly in states like Montana. The decline in the Native American population percentage could be part of a larger trend of urbanization among Native American communities or migration to reservations with better economic opportunities. The increase in median income, while positive, may not necessarily indicate a broader economic boom. Rural areas often face challenges in economic diversification and job creation, which can lead to income disparities. The population fluctuation, with a significant dip followed by recovery, could reflect broader rural demographic challenges such as "brain drain" followed by potential "rural renaissance" as some people choose to return to or relocate to smaller communities.
Dixon presents a picture of a rural community that has maintained its low-diversity, white-majority status while experiencing some economic growth and population recovery. The community appears to be in a state of gradual transition, with small increases in diversity and significant economic improvements, though it remains to be seen if these trends will continue or lead to more substantial demographic shifts in the future.
