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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45856: Racial Composition and Trends in Leipsic, Ohio
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 45856 in Leipsic, Ohio, is classified as a "White Majority" community with low diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 5,335 and a median household income of $64,301. The community has shown signs of slow diversification over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Leipsic maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 14% in 2013 to 21% in 2022. A small black population (1% by 2022) emerged, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 2%. These changes suggest a gradual transition towards greater diversity, though still within the "Low Diversity" category.
The median household income fluctuated over the decade. It decreased from $62,804 in 2013 to $58,000 in 2018, then increased to $72,252 in 2021, before decreasing to $64,301 in 2022. The overall trend shows a slight increase in median income (about 2.4% from 2013 to 2022), not keeping pace with inflation. This indicates a relatively stagnant economic situation despite demographic changes.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 5,310 in 2013 to 5,335 in 2022, indicating minimal overall growth.
The demographic shifts in Leipsic, particularly the growth in the Hispanic population, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. The pace of change is slower than in many other parts of the country.
The economic fluctuations, especially the significant increase in median income in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, may reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. The overall modest income growth over the decade is consistent with many rural areas that have struggled to keep pace with urban economic growth.
The stability in population numbers, despite increasing diversity, suggests that Leipsic may be experiencing some out-migration of white residents balanced by in-migration or natural increase among Hispanic and other minority populations. This pattern is common in many small Midwestern communities undergoing demographic transitions.
Leipsic remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, but shows signs of gradual transition towards greater diversity. The economic picture is mixed, with recent volatility in median incomes and overall modest growth over the decade. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of demographic and economic transition, facing both the challenges and opportunities that come with increasing diversity in a small-town setting.
