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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59421: A Study of Racial Composition in Ulm, Montana
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59421 in Ulm, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,349 and a median income of $58,123. This rural zip code covers an area of 777.84 square miles, indicating a low population density.
Over the past decade, Ulm has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The percentage of white residents has decreased from 96% in 2013 to 90% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. These changes suggest early signs of Ulm becoming a "Transitional Community" at a slow pace.
The median income in Ulm has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a decline from $53,171 to $47,851. From 2016 to 2021, there was steady growth, with median income rising to $61,279. From 2021 to 2022, there was a slight decrease to $58,123. The period of income growth coincides with the gradual increase in diversity.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,230 and 2,440 residents throughout the decade. This stability, combined with the subtle demographic shifts, may indicate a gradual change in the community's composition rather than significant migration.
Ulm's demographic profile is typical for rural Montana, which is one of the least diverse states in the US. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural areas, albeit at a much slower pace than urban centers.
The income trends in Ulm generally reflect national patterns of income growth in the latter half of the 2010s, followed by some volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic era. The median income in Ulm remains below the national median, which is typical for rural areas.
In conclusion, Ulm remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but there are early indications of a very gradual shift towards increased diversity. This shift, coupled with the overall trend of income growth over the past decade, suggests a slowly evolving community. The pace of change is such that significant demographic shifts are likely to take many years to materialize.
