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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52209: White Majority and Emerging Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 52209 in Blairstown, Iowa, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition shows 93% of the population identifying as white, 6% as Hispanic, and 1% as two or more races. The median income is $69,357.
Over the past decade, Blairstown has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The white population decreased from 96% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. A small multiracial population of 1% emerged from 2019 onwards. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Blairstown has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, there was an increase from $60,557 to $73,051. From 2017 to 2022, the median income decreased to $69,357. The period of increasing Hispanic population generally aligns with the period of income growth.
The population has shown fluctuations. From 2010 to 2016, the population grew from 559 to 688. From 2016 to 2022, the population decreased to 563, nearly returning to its 2010 level.
The trends in Blairstown reflect some broader patterns seen in rural Midwestern communities. Many rural areas are experiencing gradual increases in diversity, particularly with growing Hispanic populations. The recent decline in median income aligns with challenges faced by many small towns in retaining economic vitality. The growth followed by decline in population is common in rural areas, often tied to economic opportunities and broader urbanization trends.
Blairstown remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but there are early signs of a transition towards greater diversity. The economic and population trends suggest a community in flux, potentially influenced by broader regional and national patterns affecting small, rural Midwestern towns. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these nascent diversity trends continue and how they might reshape the community's demographic and economic landscape.
