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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52306: A Study of Racial Composition in Mechanicsville, Iowa
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 52306, encompassing Mechanicsville in Iowa, presents a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" based on established criteria. As of 2022, the white population comprises 97% of the total population of 2,267. The median income is $69,653.
Mechanicsville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained dominant, fluctuating between 97% and 99% from 2013 to 2022. Minor changes include a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022, and fluctuations in the population identifying as two or more races between 0% and 2%. These shifts suggest a very slow trend towards increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the overall classification.
The median income in Mechanicsville has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $59,912, increasing to $69,653 by 2022, representing a growth of about 16.3% over nine years. This income growth has occurred alongside stable racial demographics, suggesting economic improvements primarily within the existing white majority population.
The population has remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations. In 2013, the population was 2,418, decreasing to 2,267 by 2022. This slight decrease in population (-6.2%) contrasts with the increase in median income, potentially indicating that while some residents may have left, those who remained have experienced economic gains.
The racial homogeneity of Mechanicsville is notably higher than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population in the United States was about 59.3%, significantly lower than Mechanicsville's 97%. The median household income in the United States was estimated at $69,021 in 2022, which is very close to Mechanicsville's $69,653. This suggests that despite its rural location and small size, Mechanicsville is keeping pace with national income levels. The stability of Mechanicsville's demographic makeup contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the country.
Mechanicsville presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced moderate economic growth over the past decade. While there are very slight indications of increasing diversity, these changes are minimal and have not significantly altered the community's demographic profile. The economic improvements, coupled with a slight population decrease, suggest a community that may be focusing on retention and improvement of conditions for existing residents rather than expansion or diversification.
