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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 56362: A Study of Racial Composition and Income 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
Zip code 56362 in Paynesville, Minnesota, is classified as a Low Diversity community as of 2022. The population is 95% white, meeting the definition of Low Diversity where one racial group comprises over 75% of the population. The median income for this zip code in 2022 was $72,291, an increase from previous years.
Paynesville has maintained its Low Diversity status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. Minor changes in diversity include a temporary increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2020, before decreasing to 2% in 2022. A small Asian population (1%) appeared from 2016 to 2021. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 2% between 2013 and 2022.
The median income in Paynesville has shown an upward trend. In 2013, it was $59,375, increasing to $72,291 by 2022, representing a growth of 21.8% over nine years. The peak was $76,386 in 2021. This economic growth has not significantly altered the racial composition of the area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 5,800 and 6,400 residents over the decade. The lack of substantial population growth may explain the limited change in racial demographics.
The increasing median income aligns with national patterns of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The persistent lack of racial diversity in Paynesville contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. This suggests that Paynesville may be more isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more populous or urban regions.
The brief increase in the Hispanic population from 2016 to 2020, followed by a decrease, could reflect broader patterns of Hispanic migration within the United States, possibly influenced by economic opportunities or changes in immigration policies.
Paynesville has experienced notable economic growth over the past decade, but its racial composition has remained largely unchanged, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity community. The stability in racial demographics, despite economic improvements, suggests deeply entrenched community structures and limited external influences driving demographic change in this area.
