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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 56224: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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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 56224 in Clements, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 93% white, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has 238 residents and a median income of $67,300 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Clements has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained the majority, never falling below 89%. There has been a slight increase in diversity, with the Hispanic population reaching 4% by 2022 and the "two or more races" category growing from 0% in 2017 to 2% in 2022. The Asian population showed some presence between 2013 and 2018, peaking at 4% in 2017, but has not been reported in recent data.
The median income in Clements has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2022, it increased from $61,202 to $67,300, representing a growth of about 10% over nine years. The median income peaked in 2017 at $70,699, followed by a slight decline and stabilization around $67,000 in recent years. Simultaneously, the population has decreased from 281 in 2010 to 238 in 2022, a decline of about 15%.
The low population and high percentage of white residents are characteristic of many rural Midwestern communities. The median income of $67,300 in 2022 is relatively high for a small rural community, suggesting a stable economic base despite the population decline. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, though small, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, even in traditionally homogeneous areas.
Clements remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority. There are subtle indications of very gradual diversification. The economic situation appears stable with a slight upward trend in median income, despite a declining population. These changes, while minor, may represent the early stages of a long-term shift in the community's demographic and economic landscape.
