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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52069: Predominantly White Community with Emerging Hispanic Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 52069 in Preston, Iowa, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 94% of the population identifying as white. The current median income is $64,330, and the population is 1,568.
Over the past decade, Preston has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category. The percentage of white residents has slightly decreased from 98% in 2015 to 94% in 2022. There has been an increase in the Hispanic population, from 0% in 2015 to 4% in 2022, with a peak of 7% in 2021. The population identifying as two or more races has increased slightly from 1% to 2% over the decade.
The median income in Preston has shown growth over the past decade. It increased from $53,057 in 2015 to $64,330 in 2022, representing a 21.2% increase over seven years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $74,772. The population has fluctuated over the years, from 1,740 in 2015 to 1,568 in 2022, showing an overall slight decline.
As the community has become slightly more diverse, there has been a general upward trend in median income. The peak in Hispanic population (7% in 2021) coincided with the highest median income ($74,772). The slight decrease in both diversity and median income from 2021 to 2022 might suggest some correlation between these factors.
Preston's demographic makeup is less diverse than the national average. The income growth in Preston (21.2% from 2015 to 2022) outpaces the U.S. inflation rate for the same period (approximately 18.6%). The community's resistance to rapid demographic change is not uncommon in rural or small-town settings.
Preston remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are early signs of a slow transition towards greater diversity. This gradual change has occurred alongside economic growth, suggesting a complex interplay between demographic shifts and economic opportunities. The community appears to be in the early stages of a long-term transition, balancing traditional demographics with slow but steady diversification and economic development.
