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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pinesdale, Montana (ZIP code 59841) is categorized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 94% of the total, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The town has a population of 106 residents and a median household income of $62,418.
Over the past decade, Pinesdale has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 90% throughout the period, with only slight fluctuations. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Minor shifts within the small minority populations have occurred. The Hispanic population decreased from 5% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. Native American representation emerged from 2020 onwards, accounting for 2% of the population in 2022. A small percentage (1%) of residents identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2021 and 2022 data. These changes suggest a very gradual increase in diversity, albeit on a very small scale given the town's small population.
The median household income in Pinesdale has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $44,055. By 2022, it had increased to $62,418, representing a 41.7% increase over nine years. This economic growth appears to have occurred independently of the minimal demographic shifts, suggesting that local economic factors or broader regional trends may have played a more significant role in income improvements than changes in racial composition.
Population figures show a gradual increase from 92 residents in 2013 to a peak of 118 in 2020, followed by a slight decline to 106 in 2022. This overall growth of 15.2% over the decade indicates that the town has experienced modest expansion, which may have contributed to economic improvements.
Pinesdale's racial homogeneity is more pronounced than the national average. The U.S. as a whole has been experiencing increasing diversity, while Pinesdale has maintained a stable, predominantly white population. The town's income growth of 41.7% over nine years is significant and may outpace national averages, suggesting a relatively strong local economy despite the small population. The slight population growth in Pinesdale contrasts with many rural American towns that have experienced population declines, indicating that the town has some factors attracting or retaining residents.
Pinesdale represents a stable, low-diversity community that has experienced economic growth without significant demographic changes. This stability in racial composition, combined with income improvements, suggests a community that has found economic success while maintaining its traditional demographic character. The slight increase in minority representation in recent years may indicate the beginning of a very gradual shift towards greater diversity, but this trend would need to be monitored over a longer period to confirm any significant change in the town's demographic profile.