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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50069: Predominantly White Population with Minor Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 50069 in De Soto, Iowa, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 90% of the total. The median household income is $82,426. Over the past decade, this small city has experienced minor shifts in its demographic composition while maintaining a largely homogeneous population.
From 2013 to 2022, De Soto has consistently maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 90% for most years, with only slight fluctuations. Subtle signs of increasing diversity include a growth in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, and an increase in the Asian population from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Native American population appeared in the data from 2018 onwards, reaching 1% by 2022. These minor changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, potentially indicating the early stages of a "Transitional Community".
The median household income in De Soto has shown significant growth over the past decade, increasing from $57,724 in 2013 to $82,426 in 2022. This represents an increase of approximately 43% over nine years. The economic growth appears to coincide with the subtle increases in diversity, suggesting that the area may be attracting a more diverse population as economic opportunities improve.
Population trends have been volatile. The population was 602 in 2013 and 514 in 2022. Despite the overall decline, there have been fluctuations, with the population peaking at 626 in 2012 and reaching a low of 484 in 2018 before rebounding slightly.
The increase in median household income (43% over nine years) is likely higher than the national average, suggesting strong economic growth in this small city. The gradual increase in diversity, albeit small, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The predominantly white population (90%) is significantly higher than the national average, which is closer to 60% as of recent estimates. The population volatility in such a small community might be more pronounced than in larger urban areas, where population changes tend to be more gradual.
De Soto remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are signs of slow demographic changes and significant economic improvement. These trends suggest that the area may be in the very early stages of transitioning towards a more diverse community, driven by economic growth and potentially attracting a wider range of residents. However, any such transition is likely to be a slow, long-term process given the current demographic composition.
