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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 50624: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 50624 in Dike, Iowa, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as white. The current median income is $86,806, which is relatively high compared to national averages. This small community, with a population of 991 in 2022, has experienced some subtle demographic shifts over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Dike has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in the Hispanic population, from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. By 2022, the community saw the emergence of small Asian (1%) and Black (1%) populations, which were not present or not recorded in earlier years. The population identifying as two or more races has remained relatively stable at around 1%, with some fluctuations.
The median income in Dike has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $66,619. By 2022, it had risen to $86,806, representing an increase of about 30% over nine years. This substantial income growth coincides with the subtle increases in diversity, potentially indicating that the area's economic prosperity may be attracting a slightly more diverse population. However, the relationship between these factors is not definitively causal and would require further investigation.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with some fluctuations. The population was 933 in 2013. It peaked at 1,013 in 2018. As of 2022, it stands at 991. The stability in population, combined with rising incomes, suggests a community that is economically prosperous but not experiencing rapid growth or demographic change.
The demographic makeup of Dike, with its overwhelming white majority, is not uncommon for rural areas in Iowa and other Midwestern states. The income growth in Dike outpaces national averages. For context, the U.S. median household income grew from about $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021 (the latest available national data), an increase of about 35% over eight years. Dike's growth of 30% over nine years is robust, especially considering its already high starting point. The subtle increases in diversity, while small, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, even in traditionally homogeneous rural areas.
While Dike remains a "Low Diversity" community, it shows signs of very gradual diversification alongside strong economic growth. These trends suggest a stable, prosperous community that is experiencing slow but noticeable demographic changes, potentially positioning it for a transition to slightly higher diversity in the coming decades if current trends continue.
