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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55925: Low Diversity and Predominantly White Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 55925 in Dakota, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 95% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 682 with a median income of $68,901.
From 2013 to 2022, Dakota has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained dominant, never falling below 92%. However, minor changes in diversity are evident. The white population decreased from 98% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The "two or more races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population briefly reached 2% in 2020 but returned to 0% by 2022. These changes may indicate the early stages of a "Transitional Community," albeit at a slow pace.
The median income in Dakota has grown from $63,472 in 2013 to $68,901 in 2022, an increase of 8.6%. This growth has been inconsistent, with a significant peak in 2021 at $79,030, followed by a sharp decline in 2022. The years 2017-2019 saw relatively higher median incomes. The subtle increases in diversity appear to coincide with periods of higher median income, particularly from 2017 to 2021. This suggests that economic prosperity may be attracting a slightly more diverse population.
The population has shown a general decline from 766 in 2013 to 682 in 2022, a decrease of 11%. This decline has been fairly steady throughout the decade, with minor fluctuations.
Dakota's demographic composition is less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone (not Hispanic or Latino) population in the United States was about 59.3%, lower than Dakota's 95%. The gradual increase in the "two or more races" category aligns with national trends. The median household income in Dakota ($68,901 in 2022) is slightly higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. The population decline in Dakota contrasts with the overall U.S. trend of population growth, suggesting local factors may be influencing outmigration.
Dakota remains a "Low Diversity" community, with subtle signs of gradual demographic shifts. These changes, along with fluctuations in median income and a declining population, indicate a community in slow transition. The challenge for Dakota may be in balancing its traditional demographic makeup with the potential benefits of increased diversity and economic growth.
