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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50239: Predominantly White Population in St. Anthony, 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
Zip code 50239, representing St. Anthony in Iowa, is classified as having "Low Diversity" based on demographic data. As of 2022, the white population comprises 92% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The community has a population of 157 in 2022, with a median income of $63,194.
St. Anthony has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 90% throughout the recorded period. Minor increases in diversity are observed, including the introduction of Asian residents (1% in 2018, increasing to 2% by 2022) and the emergence of a multiracial category (1% in 2020, rising to 3% by 2022). The white population has slightly decreased from 97% in 2018 to 92% in 2022.
The median income in St. Anthony has fluctuated over the past decade. It reached a peak of $80,868 in 2017, followed by a sharp decline to $64,500 by 2019. Since then, it has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease to $63,194 in 2022. The period of highest median income (2015-2017) coincided with the highest recorded population figures (206-215 residents).
Since the peak years, both population and median income have decreased, suggesting a possible correlation between economic opportunities and population retention in this small community. The slight increase in diversity observed in recent years has occurred during a period of relative economic stability, albeit at a lower level than the peak years.
The trend of slowly increasing diversity in predominantly white, rural communities is consistent with broader patterns observed across many parts of the United States. However, the pace of change in St. Anthony appears to be slower than national averages. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in median income from 2017 to 2019, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by small, rural communities in Iowa and similar states.
In conclusion, St. Anthony remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority, but there are early indications of a very gradual increase in diversity. The economic picture has stabilized in recent years after a period of decline, but at levels below the peak observed in the mid-2010s. These trends suggest a community that is experiencing slow demographic change while facing economic challenges typical of small, rural Midwestern towns.
