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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 58621: 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
Zip code 58621 in Beach, North Dakota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 91% white, a proportion that has remained stable over the past decade. The median income in 2022 was $75,408, representing a substantial increase from a decade earlier, indicating economic growth in the area.
The demographic composition of Beach has shown minimal change from 2013 to 2022. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. Minor increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations have occurred, but not enough to alter the overall demographic categorization. The period from 2013 to 2016 saw a slight decrease in the white population from 91% to 92%, with an increase in the multiracial category from 5% to 6%. From 2017 to 2019, diversity decreased slightly, with the white population reaching 96% in 2018. Recent years (2020-2022) have shown a minor trend towards increased diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in 2017 to 4% in 2022, and the multiracial category increasing to 4% in 2022.
Economic trends in Beach have shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, the median income varied between $46,127 and $59,993, showing overall growth. The period from 2018 to 2020 saw steady growth, with median income rising from $59,380 to $76,544. In 2021, there was a dramatic increase to $98,068, potentially due to factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic or changes in the local economy. In 2022, the median income adjusted to $75,408, still maintaining a higher level than pre-2020.
The population of Beach has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 795 in 2017 and declining to 619 in 2022. This population decline, combined with the sustained high median income, suggests a possible outmigration of lower-income residents or an influx of higher-earning individuals.
The racial homogeneity of Beach contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The significant income growth, particularly the spike in 2021, may reflect broader economic trends related to the pandemic, such as increased remote work opportunities or shifts in industries that benefited rural areas. The population decline in recent years could be part of a broader trend of rural depopulation seen in many parts of the United States, although the maintained high income levels suggest this community may be faring better economically than many rural areas experiencing population loss.
In conclusion, Beach has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade, with subtle signs of increasing diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial populations. The economic trajectory shows overall growth and volatility, with recent years demonstrating significantly higher median incomes despite a declining population. These trends indicate a community that is slowly changing demographically while experiencing economic shifts that may be reshaping its socioeconomic landscape.
