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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55929: Predominantly White Population with Minimal 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 55929 in Dover, Minnesota, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as white. The community has maintained its status as a White Majority area throughout the period for which data is available, with minimal changes in its racial composition over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Dover has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population comprising over 90% of the total throughout this period. There has been a slight trend towards increased diversity, albeit minimal. The white population decreased from 97% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-3% over the years. The Black population showed a small increase from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 2% over the same period. Despite these small changes, the community has not transitioned to a different diversity category, remaining firmly in the Low Diversity classification throughout the observed period.
The median income in Dover has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $72,658. By 2022, it had increased to $87,770, representing a growth of about 20.8% over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $91,867. This economic growth has occurred alongside the minimal diversification of the community. While the changes in racial composition have been small, they coincide with a period of economic prosperity for the area.
Population trends show modest growth. The population increased from 892 in 2013 to 1,011 in 2022, a growth of about 13.3%. This growth suggests that the area is attracting new residents, potentially due to its increasing economic prosperity.
The trend of increasing median income in Dover aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The minimal diversification of the community, however, contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The persistence of a White Majority in this zip code, with over 90% of the population identifying as white, is significantly higher than the national average, which was about 60% white as of the 2020 census.
In conclusion, while Dover has experienced notable economic growth over the past decade, its demographic composition has remained relatively stable, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The minimal increases in minority populations suggest the beginning of a potential long-term trend towards greater diversity, but this change is occurring at a much slower rate than in many other parts of the country. The community's economic prosperity may be a factor in attracting new residents, which could gradually lead to increased diversity in the future if this trend continues.
