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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 58031: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 58031 in Alice, North Dakota, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 97% white, a classification that has remained consistent over the past decade. The current median income is $77,121, indicating a relatively affluent community with a population of 500 residents.
From 2013 to 2022, Alice maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population remained above 95% throughout the decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups. Minor fluctuations in other racial categories occurred, but these changes were insufficient to alter the overall diversity classification.
Observations include a small increase in racial diversity from 2013 to 2021, with the white population decreasing from 99% to 96%, followed by a slight reversal in 2022, with the white population increasing to 97%. Small percentages of Hispanic (1%) and Native American (1%) populations emerged in recent years. These minor shifts suggest a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity, but not enough to change the community's overall classification.
The median income in Alice showed an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, it was $53,136; in 2017, $67,571; in 2021, $81,699; and in 2022, $77,121. This represents an increase of about 45% from 2013 to 2022, despite a slight decrease in the most recent year. This economic growth occurred alongside the maintenance of the community's low diversity status, indicating that the predominantly white population experienced considerable economic improvement.
The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 458 and 521 residents over the decade. This stability in population, combined with rising incomes, may indicate a community that is becoming increasingly desirable for its current demographic, potentially reinforcing its low diversity status.
The trend of increasing median income in Alice is likely outpacing national averages. The stability of the racial composition in this community contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States.
The persistence of low diversity in Alice, despite economic growth, may suggest limited immigration or in-migration from diverse populations, possible preferences among current residents to maintain the existing community composition, and potential economic or social barriers that might discourage diversity.
Alice presents a case of a small, economically improving community that has maintained its racial homogeneity over the past decade. While there are indications of very gradual diversification, the overall trend suggests a stable, predominantly white community experiencing significant economic growth. This scenario raises questions about the interplay between economic prosperity and racial diversity in small, rural American communities.
