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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52530: Persistent White Majority and Income Growth
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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 52530 in Agency, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 96% white, with a median income of $67,988. The community has 433 residents and has experienced minor demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
Agency has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a strong "White Majority" from 2013 to 2022. The white population has consistently remained above 95%. Minor changes in other racial categories have occurred, but not enough to alter the overall demographic classification. The Hispanic representation increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, and the "Two or More Races" category reached 2% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, but not sufficient to reclassify the community's diversity status.
The median income in Agency has shown a significant upward trend. It increased from $50,259 in 2013 to $67,988 in 2022, representing a growth of about 35%. This economic improvement occurred alongside the maintenance of the area's demographic homogeneity. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 413 and 499 residents over the decade, suggesting that income growth is due to improved economic conditions for existing residents rather than an influx of new, higher-earning individuals.
Agency's maintenance of demographic homogeneity contrasts with the increasing diversity experienced in many areas across the United States. The stability of Agency's racial composition is unusual in the context of broader national trends towards greater diversity in both urban and rural areas.
The income growth in Agency aligns with national patterns of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the rate of growth in Agency appears to be higher than the national average, potentially indicating local economic factors at play. Small communities like Agency can be more sensitive to individual changes in population or income, which might explain some of the year-to-year fluctuations in the data.
Agency represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade while maintaining its demographic composition. This stability in racial makeup, combined with economic improvement, distinguishes it from many communities experiencing more rapid demographic changes. Future years may reveal whether the slight increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations will develop into a more significant trend towards diversification.
