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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 55956: Persistent White Majority and Economic Growth
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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 55956 in Mazeppa, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 97% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for this area in 2022 was $82,538, exceeding the national median income.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". The percentage of white residents has remained above 94% throughout the observed period, with only minor fluctuations. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Subtle shifts within this overall stability include a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2019 to 2% in 2022, fluctuations in the "Two or more races" category between 0% and 1%, and minimal representation of the Asian population, occasionally reaching 1%.
The median income in this zip code has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $73,177 to $82,538, representing a growth of about 12.8% over nine years. A notable spike occurred in 2021 with a median income of $88,836, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has grown from 1,860 in 2013 to 1,994 in 2022, a 7.2% increase.
The economic growth appears to have occurred without significant changes in racial demographics, indicating that the existing majority white population has experienced overall economic improvement. This stability contrasts with many urban and suburban areas that have experienced more significant demographic shifts.
The income growth in this area aligns with broader trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession, but the lack of accompanying diversification is noteworthy. The stability of this community's racial composition, combined with steady economic growth, suggests a well-established community that has been relatively insulated from broader demographic trends.
In conclusion, while the zip code 55956 has experienced positive economic growth over the past decade, it has remained a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". This stability in racial composition, coupled with economic improvement, presents a case study in how some rural or small-town American communities are evolving in contrast to more rapidly diversifying urban and suburban areas.
