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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59262: A Predominantly White Community in Crane, Montana
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59262 in Crane, Montana, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is predominantly white, with 94% of the population identifying as such. The population of this community was 659 in 2022, and it has experienced some demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Crane has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has consistently remained the majority, never falling below 82% and often exceeding 90% of the total population. This indicates a relatively stable community structure over the past decade.
Despite the overall stability, there have been minor shifts in the demographic composition. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 2% and 9% over the years. A small Asian presence of 2-3% was observed from 2013 to 2017 but disappeared in later years. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has slightly increased from 0% in earlier years to 1-3% in more recent years.
The median income in Crane has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. It reached its highest levels between 2015 and 2018, peaking at $81,065 in 2018. Since then, there has been a notable decrease, with the median income dropping to $65,855 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 543 residents in 2010 and 708 in 2015. The 2022 population of 659 represents a slight increase from the beginning of the decade but a decrease from the mid-decade peak.
Crane's demographic profile differs significantly from national averages. While the United States as a whole has been trending towards greater diversity, with non-Hispanic whites making up about 60% of the population nationally, Crane remains overwhelmingly white.
The median household income in Crane ($65,855 in 2022) is slightly higher than the national median (which was around $70,784 in 2021), despite the recent decline. This suggests that despite its small size and lack of diversity, Crane maintains a relatively strong economic position.
Crane represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced minor demographic shifts and more significant economic fluctuations over the past decade. While it has not transitioned between diversity categories, the subtle changes in Hispanic and multiracial populations, coupled with income variations, may indicate the potential for more significant demographic and economic shifts in the future.
