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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55335: White Majority and Emerging Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 55335 in Gibbon, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. Data indicates that 91% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $58,971. This rural community has a population of 1,749 spread across 117 square miles.
From 2013 to 2022, Gibbon maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population decreased slightly from 95% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The Hispanic population showed the most significant growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. Other racial groups maintained relatively stable, low percentages throughout the decade.
The median income in Gibbon increased from $56,510 in 2013 to $58,971 in 2022, representing an overall growth of about 4.3%. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $60,999, followed by a slight decline. Population figures fluctuated, with a peak of 1,884 in 2016 and a low of 1,609 in 2011. The 2022 population of 1,749 represents a slight increase from the 2013 figure of 1,633.
The demographic composition of Gibbon is less diverse than many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The gradual increase in median income aligns with national trends of slow but steady economic growth in the years following the 2008 recession, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic evident in the slight income decline after 2019. The stability of the white majority in Gibbon contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in metropolitan areas. However, the slow increase in Hispanic population reflects broader patterns of Hispanic population growth across the country, even in traditionally less diverse areas.
Gibbon remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts and gradual economic growth suggest the early stages of a "Transitional Community." These changes may have implications for local services, community dynamics, and economic development in the coming years. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial for understanding the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of this rural Minnesota community.
