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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55349: A Study of Racial Composition in Howard Lake, Minnesota
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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 55349 in Howard Lake, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 3,648 and a median income of $76,382. The white population comprises 94% of the community in 2022, a figure that has remained relatively stable over the past decade despite minor fluctuations in population and significant increases in median income.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Howard Lake has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% for the entire period, with only minor fluctuations. There has not been a significant transition between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Some subtle changes in demographics have been observed. The Hispanic population peaked at 6% in 2014-2015 but decreased to 1% by 2022. The Black population briefly reached 2% in 2018-2019 but returned to 0% by 2022. The Asian population remained consistently low, never exceeding 1%. The population identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1% to 2% by 2022. These minor shifts suggest a slight trend towards increased diversity, but not enough to alter the overall categorization of the community.
The median income in Howard Lake has shown a significant upward trend. In 2013, it was $56,033. By 2017, it had increased to $63,549, representing a 13.4% increase from 2013. In 2021, it reached $87,355, a 55.9% increase from 2013. In 2022, it was $76,382, which is a 36.3% increase from 2013, although a decrease from 2021. This substantial income growth does not appear to correlate strongly with demographic changes, given the relatively stable racial composition.
Population trends have been somewhat volatile. In 2013, the population was 3,961. By 2017, it remained stable at 3,957. In 2021, it decreased to 3,664, a 7.5% decrease from 2013. In 2022, it further decreased to 3,648, a 7.9% decrease from 2013. The slight population decline does not seem to have significantly impacted the racial makeup of the community, suggesting that the decrease affected all racial groups proportionally.
While national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas, Howard Lake appears to be maintaining its predominantly white demographic. This stability in racial composition, combined with significant income growth, might indicate a community that has experienced economic improvements without substantial demographic changes. The median household income growth in Howard Lake (36.3% from 2013 to 2022) outpaces the national average, which saw an increase of about 23% during a similar period (2010-2020).
Howard Lake presents a case of a "Low Diversity" community that has experienced significant economic growth without major demographic shifts. This stability in racial composition, coupled with substantial income increases, may indicate a community that has found economic success while maintaining its traditional demographic structure. However, the slight increase in multiracial individuals and the historical fluctuations in Hispanic and Black populations suggest that the community may be slowly trending towards increased diversity in the future, albeit at a much slower pace than many other areas in the United States.
