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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59276: Predominant White Population with Subtle Racial Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59276 in Whitetail, Montana, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 88% white, with a median income of $76,157. The community has 95 residents as of 2022. Over the past decade, subtle demographic shifts have occurred, though the community has maintained its predominantly white composition.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Whitetail has remained in the "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" categories. The white population percentage has decreased from 99% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Native American population has fluctuated between 0-4% throughout the decade. A category for two or more races emerged in recent years, reaching 2% by 2022.
The median income in Whitetail has shown volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was an increase in median income from $51,153 to $85,477. After 2019, the median income has been unstable, dropping to $61,704 in 2021 before rising to $76,157 in 2022. The period of highest income (2018-2020) coincides with a slight increase in diversity, particularly the emergence of the Hispanic population.
The population has decreased from 120 in 2010 to 95 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This decline might influence the community's economic and demographic composition.
Whitetail's changes in diversity have been minimal compared to national trends. The community remains predominantly white, which is common for rural areas in Montana. The slight increase in diversity, particularly the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities in various parts of the country.
The income volatility observed in Whitetail is more pronounced than typical national trends. This could be attributed to its small population size where individual changes can have significant impacts on overall statistics.
Whitetail remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." There are subtle signs of demographic shifts. These changes, coupled with income fluctuations, suggest a community in the early stages of transition, though still firmly rooted in its historical demographic composition. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these minor shifts develop into more significant demographic and economic changes for this small Montana community.
