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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
In 2022, zip code 51532 in Elliott, Iowa, exhibited low diversity. The population was 94% white with a 3% Hispanic presence. Other racial groups had minimal representation. The median income in 2022 was $69,385, showing a significant increase over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Elliott maintained low diversity status, with the white population consistently above 75%. However, gradual changes were observed. The white population decreased from 100% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 0% in 2015 to 3% in 2022, peaking at 6% in 2020. Small percentages of other racial groups, including Native Americans and those of two or more races, began to appear in the data.
These changes suggest Elliott may be in the early stages of becoming a transitional community, albeit slowly. The increasing Hispanic presence and emergence of other racial groups indicate a trend towards slightly greater diversity, though the community remains predominantly white.
The median income in Elliott increased substantially over the observed period, rising from $52,502 in 2013 to $69,385 in 2022, an increase of approximately 32%. This economic growth coincided with the gradual diversification of the community.
The population fluctuated over the years without a clear long-term trend. It peaked at 636 in 2020 and stood at 580 in 2022, slightly higher than the 2013 population of 519. The lack of consistent population growth, despite rising incomes, might indicate improving economic opportunities for existing residents rather than significant new migration to the area.
The trends observed in Elliott reflect some broader patterns seen in many rural American communities: slow but steady increase in diversity, particularly through growth in Hispanic populations; gradual economic improvement as reflected in rising median incomes; and relatively stable population numbers. However, Elliott's 94% white population in 2022 is notably higher than the national average of approximately 60% non-Hispanic white in 2020, suggesting a much slower rate of diversification than many other parts of the country.
Elliott represents a community in the very early stages of demographic transition. It remains a low diversity area with a strong white majority, but the gradual increase in Hispanic residents and the emergence of other racial groups hint at potential future demographic shifts. This slow diversification, coupled with rising median incomes, suggests a community experiencing modest economic growth while maintaining its traditional demographic character.