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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52576: Predominant White Population with Subtle Diversity Trends
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 52576 in Ollie, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 96% white, indicating a predominantly homogeneous racial composition. The median income for this area in 2022 was $66,447, with a population of 609 residents.
Over the past decade, Ollie has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. From 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained dominant, never falling below 94%. There are subtle indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has grown from 0% in 2016 to 3% in 2022. Additionally, starting from 2020, there has been a consistent 1% of individuals identifying as two or more races.
The median income in Ollie has shown a positive trend over the past decade. It increased from $42,422 in 2013 to $66,447 in 2022, representing a 56.6% increase over nine years. The median income peaked at $70,057 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022. The population peaked in 2018 at 738 residents and has since declined to 609 in 2022. Despite this population decrease, median income continued to rise until 2021.
The low population and high percentage of white residents is typical of many small, rural Midwestern communities. The significant income growth over the past decade is a positive sign. The very gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, even in traditionally homogeneous areas.
Ollie remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are subtle signs of economic improvement and the early stages of increased racial diversity. These changes could potentially impact local life by introducing new perspectives and economic opportunities. However, the community remains overwhelmingly white, and any significant shift in its demographic makeup would likely take many years to materialize if current trends continue.
