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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Spokane Creek, Montana (ZIP code 59647) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the area has a 95% white population, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The current median income is $61,147 and the population is 1,215, suggesting a small, predominantly white rural or suburban community.
Throughout the past decade, Spokane Creek has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% for all years with available data, ranging from 93% to 100%. There have been minor fluctuations in the representation of other racial groups, but these changes have not significantly shifted the community's diversity classification.
Small increases in diversity have occurred over recent years. The Hispanic population emerged in the data from 2020 onwards, consistently representing 2% of the population. The "Two or More Races" category has maintained a small but consistent presence, generally around 1-2% of the population. In 2022, a small Black population (1%) appeared in the data for the first time.
The median income in Spokane Creek has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2015 at $68,744. There was a significant drop in 2020 to $54,699, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, there has been a gradual recovery, with the median income reaching $61,147 in 2022. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population growth has been steady, increasing from 677 in 2010 to 1,215 in 2022, nearly doubling over this period. This growth does not seem to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the area, suggesting that new residents largely reflect the existing demographic makeup.
Spokane Creek's demographic profile is consistent with many rural and small-town areas in Montana, which tend to have lower diversity compared to urban areas or national averages. The steady population growth might indicate that the area is becoming an attractive destination for residents, possibly due to factors like affordability, quality of life, or economic opportunities.
The community's resilience in maintaining a relatively stable median income, especially in recovering from the 2020 dip, suggests economic stability despite its small size. However, the lack of significant diversification over time contrasts with national trends, where many communities are experiencing increasing racial and ethnic diversity.
In conclusion, while Spokane Creek has seen steady population growth and some economic fluctuations over the past decade, its racial composition has remained largely unchanged, firmly placing it in the "Low Diversity" category. The community appears economically stable but has not yet experienced the diversification trends observed in many other parts of the country.