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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50051: A Study of Racial Composition in Clemons, Iowa
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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 50051, representing Clemons in Iowa, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community. As of 2022, the racial composition is 95% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The estimated population of 211 in 2022 indicates a small, rural community. The median income of $63,134 in 2022 suggests a moderate economic status for the area.
Over the past decade, Clemons has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently comprising over 89% of the population throughout the observed period. From 2013 to 2017, there was a small but consistent Hispanic presence (7-9% of the population). In recent years (2018-2022), the Hispanic population decreased, while a small Asian population emerged (1-2%). The introduction of the "two or more races" category in 2021 (3%) and 2022 (1%) hints at a slight increase in racial mixing, although still at very low levels.
The median income in Clemons has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. There was a substantial increase from $58,832 in 2013 to a peak of $83,695 in 2017, suggesting a period of economic growth. However, from 2018 onwards, there has been a general decline in median income, reaching $63,134 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic changes observed. The period of highest income (2013-2017) coincided with the consistent presence of a small Hispanic population, but the subsequent decline in income occurred as the community became even more homogeneously white.
Population trends show a decline from a peak of 317 in 2015 to 211 in 2022, which could indicate outmigration, possibly related to the declining economic conditions.
The persistent Low Diversity status of Clemons contrasts with the general trend of increasing diversity in many parts of the United States, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The economic volatility experienced by this community, with a sharp rise followed by a decline in median income, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by small, rural communities in the Midwest. The declining population could be part of a larger trend of rural-to-urban migration seen in many parts of the country.
While Clemons has experienced some economic fluctuations and minor demographic shifts over the past decade, it has remained a predominantly white, Low Diversity community. The lack of significant diversification, combined with recent economic challenges and population decline, suggests that this small Iowa city may be facing the typical struggles of many rural American communities in maintaining economic vitality and attracting or retaining a diverse population.
