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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50170: A Predominantly White Community
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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 50170 in Monroe, Iowa, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 98% white. This demographic composition has remained stable over the past decade, with minor fluctuations in other racial categories.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Monroe has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has remained above 97% for the entire decade. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
Minor shifts have occurred in the demographic composition. A small Asian population of 1% emerged in 2020 and has remained stable. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 0% and 1% throughout the decade. The "Two or More Races" category has consistently represented 1% of the population.
The median income in Monroe has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $61,665. By 2021, it peaked at $89,666, a 45% increase. In 2022, there was a slight decrease to $78,954, still 28% higher than 2013.
This increase in median income suggests improving economic conditions for the predominantly white population. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,900 and 3,200 residents throughout the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline.
The economic improvement has not significantly altered the racial composition of the area. This suggests that the increased prosperity has primarily benefited the existing population rather than attracting a more diverse influx of new residents.
Monroe's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The increase in median income over the decade outpaces national averages for income growth, indicating that this community has experienced stronger economic gains than many other areas of the country.
The persistence of low diversity in Monroe, despite economic growth, may reflect patterns seen in some rural or small-town Midwestern communities, where demographic change often occurs more slowly than in urban areas or coastal regions.
Monroe presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. While there are minimal signs of increasing diversity, the overall racial composition remains largely unchanged, categorizing it as a "Low Diversity" area with strong economic performance.
