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Demographic Analysis of Eugene, Missouri (65032): A Low Diversity, White Majority 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
Eugene, Missouri (zip code 65032) is classified as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 97% of the total, indicating minimal representation from other racial groups. The area has a population of 1,216 as of 2022, with a median income of $68,279.
Over the past decade, Eugene has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The racial composition has remained stable, with the white population consistently representing over 95% of the total throughout the observed period (2013-2022). There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
Some subtle shifts are notable. Starting from 2020, small percentages of Black (1%) and Hispanic (1%) populations were recorded, indicating a slight increase in diversity, though not enough to change the overall categorization. A small Native American population (1%) was noted in 2019 and 2020, but this declined to 0% in subsequent years. The population identifying as two or more races has fluctuated between 0-1% throughout the decade, showing no clear trend of increase or decrease.
The median income in Eugene has shown moderate fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $65,938 to $72,373, representing an increase of about 9.8% over six years. Since 2019, there has been a slight decline in median income, dropping to $68,279 in 2022. This represents a decrease of about 5.7% from the 2019 peak.
The population has fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 1,452 in 2013 and declining to 1,216 by 2022, a decrease of about 16.3%. This population decline coincides with the recent decrease in median income, suggesting possible economic challenges in the area.
Eugene's racial composition is significantly less diverse than the national average. Most U.S. communities have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade, while Eugene has remained largely homogeneous. The median income in Eugene ($68,279 in 2022) is likely close to or slightly above the national median, which was around $70,784 in 2021. However, the recent decline in income may be a point of concern if it continues. The declining population in Eugene contrasts with the overall U.S. trend of population growth, suggesting that this area may be facing unique challenges in retaining or attracting residents.
Eugene presents a case of a small, racially homogeneous community that has resisted the national trend towards increasing diversity. While it has maintained relatively stable income levels, the recent declines in both population and income warrant attention and may indicate emerging economic challenges for this community.
