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Demographic Analysis of East Peru, Iowa (50222): Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Peru, Iowa (zip code 50222) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the racial composition shows a white majority (97%), with minimal representation from other racial groups. The city has a population of 468 as of 2022, with a median household income of $69,984.
East Peru has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently comprising over 95% of the total population from 2013 to 2022. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this period.
Minor demographic shifts have occurred within this low diversity framework. The Hispanic population has remained stable at around 1% throughout the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2017-2019, before declining back to 1% by 2022.
The median household income in East Peru has shown fluctuation over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a decline in median income from $57,761 to $51,080. From 2016 to 2021, there was an increase, with income rising to $77,988. In 2022, there was a decrease to $69,984.
Population figures have remained relatively stable throughout the decade, fluctuating between 445 and 494 residents. This stability suggests that economic changes were likely driven by factors other than population growth or decline.
East Peru's lack of significant demographic change contrasts with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in many areas of the United States over the past decade. The economic volatility experienced by East Peru may reflect broader economic trends such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. The persistent low diversity of East Peru is not uncommon for small, rural communities in the Midwest, many of which have historically had predominantly white populations.
East Peru presents a case of demographic stability within a "Low Diversity" framework, coupled with economic fluctuations. The lack of significant demographic change suggests that local economic trends are likely driven by factors other than shifts in racial composition. Further research into local industries, employment opportunities, and regional economic policies could provide more insight into the drivers of these economic changes in this small, demographically stable community.
