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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55334: White Majority and Growing Hispanic Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 55334 in Gaylord, Minnesota, is classified as having Low Diversity with a White Majority as of 2022. The white population comprises 76% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for low diversity. The community has 2,781 residents and a median income of $57,481.
Gaylord has gradually transitioned from very Low Diversity to Low Diversity over the past decade, showing potential to become a Transitional Community. The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. This change is primarily attributed to an increase in the Hispanic population, which grew from 14% in 2013 to 20% in 2022.
The community has maintained its White Majority status throughout this period, but the declining percentage indicates a slow but consistent diversification. The growth in the Hispanic population and the emergence of small Asian and Black populations (both at 2% in 2022) suggest a trend towards increasing diversity, albeit at a gradual pace.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $49,211 to $57,481, a rise of about 17%. This income growth coincides with the increasing diversity, suggesting a possible economic benefit from demographic changes.
The population has decreased slightly over this period, from 3,009 in 2013 to 2,781 in 2022. This could indicate that while the community is becoming more diverse and economically prosperous, it may be experiencing some outmigration.
The trends observed in Gaylord align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas, particularly through growth in Hispanic populations. The income growth is consistent with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the population decrease contrasts with the trend of many growing suburban areas.
Gaylord remains a predominantly white community with Low Diversity, but it shows signs of transitioning towards a more diverse demographic makeup. This gradual shift, coupled with steady economic growth, positions the community at an interesting juncture. Future years will likely determine whether these trends accelerate, potentially moving Gaylord towards Moderate Diversity, or whether they stabilize, maintaining its current demographic character with a slightly more diverse population.
