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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 32355: A Predominantly White Community in St. Marks, Florida
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 32355 in St. Marks, Florida, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 92% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a very small population of 12 people in 2022, with a median income of $87,699.
Over the past decade, St. Marks has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 67% to 94% between 2013 and 2022. In 2015, the community briefly approached "Moderate Diversity" with the white population dropping to 67%, but this shift was temporary. From 2020 to 2022, there has been a slight increase in diversity, with the introduction of a small black population (8%) in 2022 and the appearance of a two or more races category (5-6%) in 2020 and 2021. Despite these minor changes, the overall racial composition remains predominantly white, keeping the area in the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in St. Marks has shown significant volatility over the past decade. It peaked in 2013 at $90,696, then experienced a sharp decline to $49,082 in 2015. After fluctuating between $60,000 and $65,000 from 2016 to 2018, it dropped again to $44,588 in 2019. There was a dramatic increase to $87,699 in 2020, which has remained relatively stable through 2022. The periods of lower diversity (2020-2022) coincide with higher median incomes, while the brief period of slightly increased diversity (2015) corresponded with a significant drop in median income.
Population has remained very low throughout the period, ranging from 8 to 19 individuals. The slight increase in population from 2020 to 2021 (16 to 19 people) coincided with a small increase in diversity, but this trend reversed in 2022.
The extreme low population and high income volatility make it challenging to draw meaningful comparisons to broader trends. The persistent lack of diversity in this small community stands in contrast to many national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The high median income, especially in recent years, suggests this may be an affluent enclave, possibly attracting retirees or high-income professionals seeking a small-town environment.
With such a small population, even minor changes in household composition can lead to significant shifts in demographic and economic statistics. This makes it difficult to extrapolate broader social or economic trends from this data set. The community's unique characteristics suggest it may be more influenced by local factors and individual household decisions than by larger regional or national demographic shifts.
