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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 46987: Predominantly White Population with 97% Representation
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 46987 in Sweetser, Indiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 97% of residents identifying as such. The current population is 233, and the median income is $66,029.
Sweetser has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 4% and 9% from 2013 to 2021, suggesting a small but potentially growing Hispanic presence. In 2022, a "Two or More Races" category emerged at 2%, indicating a slight increase in diversity.
The median income in Sweetser has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, it fluctuated between $47,890 in 2016 and $81,340 in 2021. There was a substantial increase from $66,057 in 2019 to $77,531 in 2020, and then to $81,340 in 2021, followed by a significant drop to $66,029 in 2022.
The economic fluctuations do not strongly correlate with the minor demographic shifts observed. The Hispanic population peaked at 9% in 2020 when the median income was $77,531, but decreased to 5% in 2021 when the median income reached its highest point of $81,340.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 219 and 288 residents over the decade. This suggests that economic changes are likely more influenced by external factors rather than demographic shifts within the community.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Sweetser contrasts with the national trend towards increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. Many small towns, particularly in the Midwest, have experienced similar patterns of maintaining a predominantly white population while slowly becoming more diverse.
The economic volatility seen in Sweetser, particularly the sharp increase and subsequent decrease in median income from 2019 to 2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many areas experienced economic disruptions during this period, though the specific pattern in Sweetser is somewhat unique and may relate to local economic factors.
Sweetser remains a "Low Diversity" community with a stable population, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The economic fluctuations do not seem directly tied to these minor demographic shifts. Future observations will be needed to determine if the slight increase in diversity continues and how it might interact with future economic trends.
