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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 43435: Persistence of White Majority in Helena, Ohio
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 43435 in Helena, Ohio, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, comprising 91% of the population, with a median household income of $72,345. This small community has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Helena has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% during this period, with minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, indicating a slow diversification trend. The "Two or More Races" category has grown to 2% by 2022, suggesting a slight increase in racial complexity. Other racial categories such as Black, Asian, and Native American have maintained minimal representation, often below 1%.
The economic landscape of Helena has shown notable fluctuations over the past decade. The median household income has increased from $52,716 in 2013 to $72,345 in 2022, representing a 37% increase over nine years. The median income peaked at $74,538 in 2019 before experiencing a slight decline in subsequent years. The population has shown variability, peaking at 1,818 in 2016 and then declining to 1,375 by 2022, representing a 24% population decrease since 2016.
While the racial composition has remained relatively stable, the economic indicators have shown more volatility. The slight increase in Hispanic population and emergence of multi-racial identification coincided with the period of economic growth up to 2019. However, the subsequent economic downturn and population decline do not appear to have significantly altered the racial makeup of the community.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Helena contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The income growth observed in Helena aligns with broader economic trends of the 2010s, where many areas saw recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The recent population decline may be part of a larger trend of rural or small-town depopulation seen in various parts of the country.
Helena has experienced notable economic changes and slight demographic shifts over the past decade, while maintaining its character as a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The economic growth and subsequent challenges, coupled with population fluctuations, suggest a community in flux, albeit one that has largely retained its racial composition. Future years may reveal whether the subtle trends towards increased diversity continue or if economic factors lead to more significant demographic changes.
