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Demographic Analysis of Snoqualmie Pass (98068): Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Snoqualmie Pass (ZIP code 98068) in Washington is categorized as a Low Diversity community, with a predominantly White population (84% in 2022). The area has a population of 25 people as of 2022, with a median income of $77,800. This small mountain community presents a case study in demographic and economic trends over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Snoqualmie Pass has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The White population has remained the majority, never dropping below 84% of the total population. From 2013 to 2018, the White population percentage increased from 91% to 96%. From 2019 onwards, there is a slight trend towards increased diversity, with the White population percentage decreasing from 96% in 2018 to 84% in 2022. Hispanic representation appeared in the data from 2019 onwards, fluctuating between 4-5% of the population.
The median income in Snoqualmie Pass has shown significant volatility over the years. The median income peaked in 2014 at $110,933 and reached its lowest point in 2020 at $76,839. There is no clear correlation between the slight increase in diversity and changes in median income. The population has remained relatively stable, only varying between 17 and 25 individuals over the entire period.
Snoqualmie Pass's racial composition is less diverse than national averages. As of 2022, the US population was approximately 59% White, lower than the 84% in this ZIP code. The median household income in the United States was about $70,784 in 2021. Snoqualmie Pass's median income of $77,800 in 2022 is above this national average, despite significant fluctuations over the years.
The small population of this CDP makes it an outlier in terms of community demographics and economic trends. Changes that would be minor in larger communities can appear as significant shifts in such a small population. While Snoqualmie Pass shows signs of slight diversification in recent years, it remains a Low Diversity community with a strong White majority. The economic fluctuations appear to be more influenced by individual household changes than by broader demographic shifts, given the area's small population.
This community's demographic and economic profile is distinct from national averages, reflecting its character as a small, relatively isolated mountain community.
