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Demographic Analysis of Ray, North Dakota (58849): White Population Predominance and Racial Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ray, North Dakota (zip code 58849) is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 93% of the total. The median income for 2022 was $99,670, indicating a relatively affluent community.
Over the past decade, Ray has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. However, subtle shifts have occurred within this demographic landscape. The Native American population decreased from 7% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2014 to 5% in 2022, suggesting a slight trend towards increasing diversity.
The median income in Ray has shown significant fluctuations over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a sharp increase from $74,443 to $95,908, coinciding with a period of population decline. Between 2015 and 2022, the median income remained relatively stable, ranging from $95,000 to $99,000, with a brief dip to $83,362 in 2021. The population grew from 568 in 2010 to 784 in 2022, a 38% increase, with the most significant growth occurring between 2020 and 2021.
The consistently high median income in Ray, especially compared to the national median (which was around $67,521 in 2020), suggests that the community has maintained a strong economic position. This may be due to industries like oil and gas that have boosted North Dakota's economy.
The persistent low diversity in Ray contrasts with national trends towards increasing racial diversity in many urban and suburban areas. This could be attributed to its rural location and the specific economic opportunities that may not attract a diverse workforce.
The significant population growth, particularly in recent years, suggests that Ray may be experiencing economic opportunities that are attracting new residents, though primarily within the same racial demographic.
In conclusion, Ray has experienced economic prosperity and population growth over the past decade while remaining a community with low racial diversity. The subtle increases in multi-racial identification and the decrease in the Native American population suggest very slow movement towards diversification, but not enough to significantly alter the community's demographic makeup. The economic stability and growth in this predominantly white community indicate that local industries or opportunities have been beneficial to the existing population without necessarily attracting a more diverse influx of residents.
