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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50271: Racial Composition and Economic Trends (2013-2022)
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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 50271 in Williams, Iowa, exhibited low racial diversity from 2013 to 2022. The population was predominantly white, comprising 97% of residents in 2022. This homogeneous racial composition remained consistent over the decade, with minimal variations.
The white population consistently represented over 90% of the total, increasing from 95% in 2013 to 97% in 2022. This indicates a trend towards decreased diversity. Other racial groups had minor representation, with Hispanic residents constituting 2-4% of the population between 2013 and 2020, decreasing to 1% by 2022.
The area maintained its low diversity categorization throughout the observed period. One racial group (white) dominated at over 75% of the population, with minimal representation from other groups.
Economic trends in the area showed notable changes despite the lack of racial diversity. The median income increased from $55,424 in 2013 to $69,823 in 2022, peaking at $77,832 in 2021. This represents a 26% increase over the decade.
The population decreased from 509 in 2013 to 467 in 2022, a decline of 8%. The combination of rising incomes and declining population suggests potential scenarios such as outmigration of lower-income residents, economic improvements benefiting remaining residents, or an aging population.
The increasing median income in Williams aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. However, the population decline contrasts with general trends of urban and suburban growth in many parts of the United States during this period.
The persistent low diversity in Williams differs from national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. This suggests that Williams may be isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more populous or urban regions of the country.
Williams presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that maintained low diversity over the past decade while experiencing economic growth. The combination of rising incomes and declining population creates a unique demographic and economic profile.
