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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55011: Persistent White Majority with Minimal Racial Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 55011 in East Bethel, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 10,813 and a median household income of $99,679, indicating an affluent suburban setting.
East Bethel has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population constituted 90% of the total in 2013 and 92% in 2022. Minor shifts towards increased diversity have occurred: the Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, the Hispanic population fluctuated between 1-6% over the years, settling at 2% in 2022, the Black population remained consistently low, never exceeding 1%, and the Two or More Races category increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median household income has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $96,290 in 2013 to $99,679 in 2022, with a peak of $108,338 in 2021. The population has grown steadily from 10,186 in 2013 to 10,813 in 2022, a 6.2% increase. This growth, coupled with rising incomes, indicates a desirable living area that may be attracting new residents, albeit slowly changing its demographic makeup.
East Bethel's demographic composition and trends differ significantly from national averages. The area remains predominantly white, while the U.S. as a whole has been moving towards greater diversity. The median household income in East Bethel ($99,679 in 2022) is substantially higher than the national median (approximately $70,784 in 2021), suggesting a more affluent community.
The slow increase in diversity, particularly in the Asian population, may reflect broader trends of Asian Americans moving to suburban areas, often driven by factors such as education opportunities and quality of life considerations.
East Bethel shows signs of very gradual diversification, but remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The area's high median income and steady population growth suggest a stable, affluent suburban environment that is experiencing demographic changes at a much slower rate than many other American communities.
