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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52552: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 52552 in Drakesville, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 97% white, with minimal racial diversity. The median income for 2022 was $72,656, and the population was 1,461, indicating a small but economically stable community.
Over the past decade, Drakesville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 95% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity, including a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, the emergence of an Asian population reaching 1% by 2021, and the appearance of a "Two or More Races" category from 2016 onwards, consistently representing about 1% of the population.
The median income in Drakesville has shown a significant upward trend. In 2013, it was $46,483, increasing to $59,049 in 2017 (a 26.8% increase from 2013), and reaching $72,656 in 2022 (a 23% increase from 2017). This represents a substantial 56.3% increase in median income from 2013 to 2022. This economic growth has occurred alongside subtle increases in diversity, though the community remains predominantly white.
The population has grown moderately, from 1,355 in 2013 to 1,461 in 2022, a 7.8% increase. This growth, combined with rising incomes, suggests an economically attractive area, potentially drawing in new residents, including small numbers of non-white individuals and families.
The racial homogeneity of Drakesville is not uncommon for rural areas in the Midwest, which often have predominantly white populations. The significant increase in median income (56.3% over 9 years) outpaces national averages for the same period, suggesting strong local economic growth. The subtle increases in diversity, while small, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, even in traditionally homogeneous areas.
Drakesville remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are signs of slow change. The area has experienced strong economic growth over the past decade, which may be attracting a slightly more diverse population. However, these demographic shifts are minimal, and the community remains overwhelmingly white. The correlation between economic growth and increasing diversity, albeit small, suggests that continued economic prosperity might gradually lead to further diversification in the future, potentially moving the community towards a "Transitional" status over a longer period.
