Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50251: A Low Diversity Community with 97% White Population
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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The zip code 50251, which includes Sully in Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 97% white, indicating minimal racial diversity. The median income for 2022 was $70,980, and the population was 861, suggesting a small, predominantly white community with an above-average median income compared to many rural areas in the United States.
Sully has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 96% throughout the observed period. Minor shifts in racial composition occurred, including the introduction of a small percentage (3%) of residents identifying as two or more races starting in 2016, and the emergence of very small percentages of Black and Asian residents by 2019. A small Hispanic population (1%) appeared in 2021 and 2022.
The median income in Sully has shown an overall upward trend from 2013 to 2022, with some fluctuations. It increased from $62,766 in 2013 to $70,980 in 2022, representing a 13% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $75,828, followed by a significant drop in 2020 and subsequent recovery. The slight increase in diversity coincides with the overall trend of increasing median income.
Population trends have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 833 and 912 residents over the decade, with no clear correlation to demographic or economic shifts.
The persistence of a highly homogeneous white population in Sully aligns with trends seen in many rural Midwestern communities. The median income of $70,980 in 2022 is likely above the national average for rural areas, suggesting that Sully maintains a relatively strong economic position despite its small size and lack of diversity. The very gradual introduction of minimal diversity in recent years might reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this rural community compared to urban and suburban areas.
Sully has experienced some economic growth and very minor demographic shifts over the past decade, but remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority. The economic stability and growth in this small, homogeneous community suggest that it has maintained its traditional character while experiencing modest economic improvements.
