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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55030: Predominantly White Community with Recent Minor Shifts
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 55030 in Grasston, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,208 and a median income of $63,064. This rural zip code, covering 36.57 square miles, has maintained a predominantly white population over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Grasston has consistently remained a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has fluctuated slightly but always remained above 89% of the total population. There have been minor shifts in the racial composition. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022, with a peak of 8% in 2020. The Asian population increased from 0% to 8% in 2022, potentially indicating the beginning of a "Transitional Community" status. The Black population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 1%.
The median income in Grasston has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in median income from $45,361 to $61,020. A dramatic increase occurred in 2020, with median income reaching $75,816. After peaking in 2020, the median income decreased to $63,064 in 2022. These economic changes do not appear to be directly correlated with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,162 and 1,265 over the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline.
Grasston's demographic makeup is not representative of Minnesota's overall diversity. As of 2022, Minnesota's population was approximately 79% white, significantly lower than Grasston's 89%. The sudden increase in the Asian population in 2022 (from 0% to 8%) is notable and may indicate the beginning of a demographic shift that could align the area more closely with state-wide diversity trends.
The median household income in Minnesota was about $77,720 in 2022, which is higher than Grasston's $63,064. This suggests that despite the income growth over the decade, Grasston still lags behind the state average in terms of economic prosperity.
While Grasston has remained a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade, recent data hints at the potential for increased diversity in the future. The economic trends, while showing overall growth, have been volatile and do not seem directly linked to the minor demographic shifts observed. As the community potentially transitions towards greater diversity, it will be important to monitor how these changes might impact local economic conditions and community dynamics in the coming years.
