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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50211: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity Increase
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 50211 in Norwalk, Iowa, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area's population is 94% white. The median income of $86,692 indicates an affluent community, exceeding the national median income.
Over the past decade, Norwalk has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 90%, decreasing slightly from 95% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. This minimal change suggests a slow trend towards increased diversity, but not enough to shift the community's category.
There has been a small increase in racial diversity. The Black population increased from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The Asian population fluctuated between 0% and 1%. The Hispanic population grew from 2% in 2013 to 3% by 2018, then decreased to 2% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, potentially categorizing Norwalk as a "Transitional Community" in its early stages.
The median income in Norwalk has shown an upward trend, increasing from $82,128 in 2013 to $86,692 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The highest median income was $92,374 in 2021. This economic growth coincided with a population increase from 10,916 in 2013 to 15,015 in 2022, representing a growth of about 37.5% over the decade.
The increase in both population and median income suggests that Norwalk has been an attractive destination for new residents. The maintained high median income despite population growth indicates that the new residents are generally affluent, maintaining the area's economic status.
Norwalk's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increased diversity. The city's economic growth aligns with broader trends of suburban areas experiencing population growth and increased affluence. The minimal increase in diversity, coupled with significant population growth and rising incomes, suggests that Norwalk may be attracting primarily white, affluent families.
Norwalk in zip code 50211 remains a "Low Diversity" area but shows early signs of transitioning towards slightly increased diversity. The area's economic prosperity and population growth indicate a thriving community that may continue to attract new residents. Future monitoring will be important to determine if the slow trend towards increased diversity accelerates, potentially shifting the community's demographic makeup more significantly in the coming years.
