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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59263 in Scobey, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. Data shows that 91% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $47,088. The community has a population of 1,057 in 2022. Over the past decade, this area has experienced minor demographic shifts.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Scobey has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". The white population has consistently remained above 90% for most of the decade, with only slight fluctuations. Notable changes include a slight decrease in the white population from 97% in 2015-2017 to 91% in 2022, an increase in multi-racial identification from 0% in 2018-2019 to 4% in 2022, fluctuations in the Native American population between 1% and 5%, and variations in the Hispanic population, which peaked at 5% in 2018 but declined to 0% by 2022. These changes suggest a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the community's overall classification.
The median income in Scobey has shown volatility over the decade. It peaked at $55,765 in 2019, dropped significantly to $45,957 in 2020, and slightly recovered to $47,088 in 2022, remaining below pre-pandemic levels. The population has also fluctuated, reaching a peak of 1,446 in 2017 and declining to 1,057 in 2022, a significant drop of about 27% from the peak. The economic trends do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic shifts. However, the recent population decline could potentially be linked to economic factors or broader rural-to-urban migration trends.
The population decline in Scobey aligns with broader trends of population loss in rural areas across the United States. Montana is generally known for having a predominantly white population, so Scobey's demographic makeup is not unusual for the state. The median income fluctuations, particularly the drop in 2020, likely reflect national economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The slight increase in multi-racial identification and minor fluctuations in minority populations might reflect a broader national trend towards increased diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this rural community.
Scobey has experienced minor demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade. It remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority". The most significant changes appear to be economic and population-related, rather than in racial composition. These trends suggest that while the community is not immune to broader national and regional influences, change occurs at a much slower pace in this rural Montana city.