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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59326: Predominantly White Population in Fallon, Montana
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59326 in Fallon, Montana, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 90% identifying as such. The current median income is $46,259, and the population is 346, indicating a small, rural community.
Over the past decade, Fallon has consistently remained a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has comprised over 90% of the total population from 2013 to 2022. The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 96% in 2013 to 90% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Asian population, from no recorded presence in earlier years to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at around 1% throughout the period.
The median income in Fallon has shown fluctuations over the years. It increased from $38,579 in 2013 to a peak of $51,076 in 2017. After 2017, there was a decline, with the median income settling around $46,000 in recent years. The population has also fluctuated, peaking at 374 in 2016 and currently standing at 346 in 2022.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the subtle demographic shifts. The peak in median income in 2017 does not correspond to any significant change in racial composition. Similarly, the slight increase in diversity in recent years has not led to notable changes in median income.
Fallon appears to be changing at a much slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The community's racial composition remains far less diverse than national averages, where non-Hispanic whites make up about 60% of the population. The median household income in Fallon ($46,259 in 2022) is lower than the national median of around $70,000. This suggests that despite being a predominantly white community, Fallon faces economic challenges typical of many rural areas.
The gradual increase in Asian population and the emergence of the "other" category in 2022 might indicate the beginning of a slow diversification process. However, this change is minimal compared to rapid demographic shifts seen in many urban and suburban areas across the country. Fallon remains a "Low Diversity" community with relatively stable, though below-average, economic indicators. The community's demographic and economic trends suggest a level of isolation from broader national demographic shifts, possibly due to its rural nature and small population size.
