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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 43438: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Hispanic Presence
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 43438, corresponding to Kelleys Island in Ohio, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is predominantly white, comprising 93% of the population, with a small Hispanic presence of 6% and minimal representation of other racial groups. The current median income is $69,999, and the population is 221, indicating a small, relatively homogeneous community.
Over the past decade, Kelleys Island has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the overwhelming majority, ranging from 85% to 99% throughout the years. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories as defined in the study's terms.
There have been subtle shifts within this overall stable racial composition. The Hispanic population has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 1% (2015-2018) to highs of 6% (2013, 2019, 2022). The category of Two or More Races first appeared in the data in 2018 at 2% and has since remained at 1-2% of the population. These minor shifts, while not changing the overall "Low Diversity" categorization, suggest a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity.
The median income in Kelleys Island has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $52,499. It peaked in 2021 at $79,741. As of 2022, it stands at $69,999. This represents an increase of about 33% from 2013 to 2022, outpacing inflation for the same period.
The population has fluctuated considerably. It decreased from 265 in 2010 to a low of 138 in 2015. It then increased to a peak of 289 in 2021. As of 2022, it stands at 221. These population fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with changes in racial composition or median income. The community has maintained its low diversity despite these population changes, suggesting that both incoming and outgoing residents have largely matched the existing demographic profile.
Kelleys Island appears to be resisting the national trend of increasing diversity in many communities, maintaining its predominantly white population. This could be due to its small size and possibly its status as an island community, which may limit immigration and demographic changes. The increase in median income aligns with broader national trends of economic growth over the past decade. However, the significant population fluctuations are somewhat unusual and may be related to the community's small size and possible seasonal variations in residence.
In conclusion, while Kelleys Island has seen economic growth and some population fluctuations over the past decade, its racial composition has remained remarkably stable, maintaining its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white community. The subtle increases in Hispanic and multi-racial populations, while small, may indicate the beginning of a very gradual diversification process, but this would need to be monitored over a longer period to confirm any significant trend.
