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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 44866: Predominantly White Population in Polk, Ohio
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 44866 in Polk, Ohio, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 98% white, with a median income of $61,326 and a total population of 2,070.
Over the past decade, Polk has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 97% from 2013 to 2022, with minimal representation from other racial groups. No significant transitions between diversity categories have occurred during this period.
The community has experienced slight fluctuations in its racial composition. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races decreased from 2% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 0% and 1% over the years. The Asian population has been consistently reported as 0% since 2020.
The median income in Polk has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2020, it fluctuated between $54,089 and $61,246. A significant spike occurred in 2021, reaching $77,061, before returning to $61,326 in 2022. Population figures have also fluctuated, decreasing from 2,163 in 2010 to 1,743 in 2019, followed by a gradual increase to 2,070 in 2022. These economic and population trends have not significantly influenced the racial demographics of the area.
The stability of Polk's racial composition contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity. The median income in Polk is relatively close to the national median household income. The population trend of decline followed by recent growth may reflect broader patterns of rural to urban migration and subsequent return migration or suburban expansion seen in some parts of the country.
Polk represents a stable, predominantly white community with minimal demographic changes over the past decade. Economic indicators have shown some volatility, particularly in median income, but these fluctuations have not corresponded with significant shifts in the racial composition of the area. The community's resistance to diversification stands in contrast to national trends towards increasing diversity in many regions of the United States.
