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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 53523: Predominantly White Population with Gradual Diversity Increase
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 53523 in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, is classified as a community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 93% white, indicating a predominantly white area. The median income of $85,764 suggests an affluent community, exceeding the national median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Lake Ripley has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population decreased slightly from 96% to 93% during this period. This minor change does not alter the overall categorization but indicates a gradual trend towards increased diversity.
The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, showing the most significant growth. The population identifying as two or more races doubled from 1% to 2%. These small changes may indicate the early stages of a "Transitional Community," albeit at a slow pace.
The median income in Lake Ripley increased from $66,506 in 2013 to $85,764 in 2022, a 29% growth. This increase correlates with the area's maintained low diversity, suggesting continued attractiveness to affluent, predominantly white residents.
The population grew slightly from 4,829 in 2013 to 5,020 in 2022. This stability, combined with rising incomes, indicates an economically prosperous community that may be becoming more desirable, potentially contributing to the gradual increase in diversity.
Lake Ripley's demographic changes occur at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The area's persistent low diversity contrasts with many suburban and urban areas that have experienced more rapid demographic shifts in the same period.
The median income increase in Lake Ripley exceeds national averages, indicating strong local economic growth. This prosperity may attract a small number of diverse residents while potentially limiting more significant demographic changes due to high housing costs.
Lake Ripley remains a community with low diversity, but subtle signs of demographic shifts are present. The combination of high median income, slight increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations, and overall population stability suggest a slowly evolving community that maintains its core characteristics. Future monitoring will determine if these small changes accelerate, potentially leading to a more significant transition in the community's demographic composition.
