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Demographic Analysis of Smith Valley, Nevada (ZIP 89430): Racial Composition and Diversity 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
Smith Valley, Nevada (ZIP code 89430) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 79% of the total population. The area has a population of 308 residents as of 2022, with a median income of $49,994.
Over the past decade, Smith Valley has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, with percentages ranging from 77% to 89% between 2013 and 2022. There have been subtle shifts in the community's racial composition. The Hispanic population has fluctuated, reaching a high of 20% in 2014 and a low of 9% in 2016 and 2021. As of 2022, it stands at 13%.
The population identifying as two or more races has gradually increased from 2% in 2014 to 6% in 2022. In 2022, the data shows a small Asian population (1%) for the first time in the available data set. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity.
The median income in Smith Valley has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2018 at $75,050. There has been a sharp decline in median income from 2019 ($75,001) to 2022 ($49,994), representing a decrease of about 33%. Despite income fluctuations, the population has grown from 244 in 2013 to 308 in 2022, an increase of about 26%.
The low population and predominantly white demographic is consistent with many rural areas in the United States. The significant fluctuations in median income, particularly the recent sharp decline, may reflect local economic challenges or changes in the job market. While still a "Low Diversity" area, the gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a slower pace in this community.
Smith Valley remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community with a small but growing population. The area has experienced significant economic volatility in recent years. While the community hasn't undergone dramatic changes in its racial composition, the gradual increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity that may continue in the coming years.
