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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 47997: A Case Study of Complete White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Yeoman, Indiana (zip code 47997) is characterized as a community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the racial composition shows a complete White Majority, with 100% of the population identified as white. The town has a population of 3 individuals, which has remained stable over the past decade. This demographic situation presents a case study for examining micro-communities and their economic trends.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Yeoman has maintained its status as a community with Low Diversity. The racial composition has been predominantly white, with the percentage of white residents remaining at 100% for most years, with a decrease to 67% in 2018 before returning to 100%. This stability in racial composition reflects the extremely small population size, where minor changes can appear significant in percentage terms.
The median income in Yeoman has shown volatility over the past decade. The median income peaked in 2016 at $72,114 and has since declined to $34,774 in 2022. This represents a 52% decrease in median income over six years.
The period of highest median income (2013-2018) coincides with the most stable racial composition. The decrease in white population percentage in 2018 (to 67%) corresponds with the beginning of the decline in median income. Given the extremely small population, these changes may reflect individual household changes rather than broader community trends.
The demographic stability of Yeoman contrasts with many rural American communities that have experienced significant demographic shifts due to factors such as urbanization, changing economic opportunities, or immigration. However, the economic volatility, particularly the decline in median income since 2016, aligns with challenges faced by many small rural communities across the United States.
The small size of Yeoman (population of 3) makes it an outlier in most demographic studies. This size limits the applicability of many standard demographic categories and economic indicators, as changes affecting a single household can alter the town's overall statistics.
Yeoman presents a case of demographic stability coupled with economic volatility. Its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community has remained unchanged over the past decade, but its economic fortunes have declined. This combination of factors suggests a community that, while racially stable, may be facing economic challenges typical of many small, rural American towns.
