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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 56137: 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
The zip code 56137 in Heron Lake, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 90% white, indicating a strong racial majority. The median income in 2022 was $69,823, showing an increase from a decade earlier.
Over the past decade, Heron Lake has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently comprised over 90% of the total population. Minor changes in diversity include fluctuations in the Hispanic population, peaking at 9% in 2015 and decreasing to 6% by 2022. A small "Two or More Races" category emerged, growing from 0% in 2017 to 3% by 2022. A small Asian population (1%) appeared in 2022.
The median income in Heron Lake has shown a positive trend. From 2013 to 2022, it increased from $53,607 to $69,823, a growth of about 30%. A significant increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, from $69,704 to $73,153. The population has remained relatively stable, ranging between 895 and 949 residents over the decade.
The economic growth does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the community. This suggests that the increased prosperity has primarily benefited the existing population rather than attracting new diverse populations.
The trend of slow diversification in rural areas is consistent with broader national patterns. Urban and suburban areas tend to diversify more rapidly than rural communities. The economic growth in Heron Lake appears to outpace national averages. The median household income in the United States grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022, compared to the 30% growth seen in this community.
Heron Lake has maintained its community size, which is notable given that many rural areas across the United States have experienced population decline. While it remains a "Low Diversity" community, there are subtle signs of demographic change. The substantial economic growth over the past decade may create opportunities for further diversification in the future. However, the pace of change remains slow, and it will likely take many more years before the community could potentially transition to a different diversity category.
