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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55741: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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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 55741 in Gilbert, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 97% white, with a median income of $59,995 and a total population of 3,594. This area has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade, with the white population consistently comprising between 96% and 98% of the total from 2013 to 2022. This indicates a stable demographic pattern with minimal changes in racial composition.
The "two or more races" category has shown a slight increase from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, suggesting a minor trend towards increased diversity. However, this change is not significant enough to alter the overall "Low Diversity" categorization of the community.
The median income in this zip code has increased from $47,115 in 2013 to $59,995 in 2022, representing a 27% increase over nine years. The most substantial increase occurred between 2015 and 2016, with an 11.3% rise in a single year. Despite the increase in median income, the population has declined from 3,923 in 2013 to 3,594 in 2022.
The demographic stability of this zip code contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity. The persistent "Low Diversity" categorization suggests this community may be isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more urban or rapidly changing areas.
The 27% increase in median income over nine years outpaces the national inflation rate for the same period, indicating real economic gains for the community. However, the declining population might suggest unequal distribution of economic benefits or other factors influencing residents to leave despite improved economic conditions.
This zip code presents a case study of economic development occurring without significant demographic change, highlighting the complex relationship between economic growth, population dynamics, and racial diversity in rural American communities.
