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Demographic Analysis of Union, Nebraska (68455): A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Union, Nebraska (zip code 68455) is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 95% of the total. The area experienced population growth from 869 residents in 2010 to 948 in 2022. The median income increased from $67,367 in 2013 to $74,883 in 2022.
Union has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community from 2013 to 2022. The white population fluctuated between 90% and 95%. The Hispanic population decreased from 5% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. A Native American population emerged in later years, peaking at 5% in 2019 before declining to 1% in 2022. The Asian population never exceeded 2% and disappeared by 2017.
The median income in Union showed an overall upward trend with fluctuations. It increased from $67,367 in 2013 to $86,799 in 2019, a 28.8% rise. The income declined to $75,372 in 2020, recovered to $83,218 in 2021, and decreased to $74,883 in 2022. These economic changes do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Union's persistent White Majority status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The community's median income growth generally aligns with broader economic trends of income growth over the past decade, though recent volatility may be more pronounced than national averages. The brief emergence and subsequent decline of a Native American population could indicate temporary migration patterns or economic opportunities that were not sustained long-term.
Union represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced modest economic growth over the past decade. Minor fluctuations in racial composition have not significantly altered the community's overall demographic profile. The area's economic resilience, as evidenced by its income growth despite recent challenges, suggests a relatively robust local economy. The persistent low diversity might indicate limited exposure to broader demographic trends affecting many other parts of the country.
