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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50106: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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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 50106 in Gilman, Iowa, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 92% of the total population of 1,673. The median income is $78,763. This demographic composition has remained stable over the past decade, consistently maintaining its "Low Diversity" status.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained above 90%, with only minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase from 3% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Native American population has remained relatively constant at around 2-3%, and the Asian population emerged in the data from 2019 onwards at about 1%.
The median income in Gilman has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $50,881, and by 2022, it had increased to $78,763, representing a growth of about 55% over nine years. This increase in median income does not appear to correlate strongly with demographic shifts, given the relative stability of the racial composition.
The population has shown some fluctuation, decreasing from 1,694 in 2013 to a low of 1,467 in 2020, followed by a rebound to 1,673 in 2022. These population changes do not seem to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the area, suggesting that any in-migration or out-migration was relatively proportional across racial groups.
The stability of Gilman's racial composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant increase in median income (55% over nine years) outpaces national averages for income growth during this period, suggesting strong local economic factors at play. The population fluctuation might reflect broader trends of rural to urban migration followed by a potential "reverse migration" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gilman presents a case of economic growth within a demographically stable, low-diversity community. While subtle shifts towards slightly increased diversity are observable, the predominant narrative is one of economic improvement without significant demographic change. This stability in racial composition, coupled with substantial income growth, may offer insights into the economic and social dynamics of small, predominantly white communities in rural America.
