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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50621: Predominantly White Population with Gradual Diversification
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 50621 in Conrad, Iowa, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 92% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $69,770, showing an increase over the past decade. This community, with a population of 981 in 2022, has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the years.
From 2013 to 2022, Conrad has consistently been classified as "Low Diversity," with the white population comprising over 75% of the total. However, there are indications of a gradual transition towards increased diversity. The white population has decreased from 98% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population, from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Black population, previously not recorded or negligible, now represents 2% of the population as of 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has emerged, growing to 3% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with a steady increase in median income. Median income has risen from $51,122 in 2013 to $69,770 in 2022, an increase of about 36.5% over a decade. This economic growth coincides with the gradual diversification of the community. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 933 and 1,029 over the years, with no clear trend of growth or decline.
The gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many American communities. The significant increase in median income (36.5% over a decade) outpaces the national average inflation rate, suggesting real economic growth in the community. The persistence of a large white majority (92%) is higher than the national average but not uncommon for rural areas in the Midwest.
Conrad remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, but there are subtle signs of demographic change. These shifts, coupled with significant economic growth as evidenced by rising median incomes, suggest a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its core characteristics. The emergence of small but growing minority populations, particularly Hispanic and multi-racial residents, may indicate the beginning of a long-term trend towards increased diversity, though this process is occurring at a much slower pace than in many urban areas across the United States.
