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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59451: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 59451 in Hilger, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 95% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 437 people with a median income of $81,690.
From 2013 to 2022, Hilger consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has been above 90% throughout this period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. No significant transitions between diversity categories occurred during this time.
Minor fluctuations in demographic composition were observed. The Native American population varied between 1% and 4%, peaking at 4% in 2019-2020. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 0% and 3% without a consistent trend. The population identifying as two or more races varied between 1% and 6%, with the highest percentage in 2014.
The median income in Hilger increased notably over the observed period. In 2013, it was $43,919. By 2017, it rose to $56,277, a 28% increase from 2013. In 2022, it reached $81,690, an 86% increase from 2013. This income growth does not strongly correlate with demographic shifts, given the stability of the racial composition.
The population fluctuated over the years, from a low of 297 in 2016 to a high of 437 in 2022. Recent population growth from 317 in 2020 to 437 in 2022 coincides with the period of highest median income.
Hilger's racial homogeneity is higher than the national average. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population at 59.3% nationwide, compared to 95% in Hilger. The median household income in Hilger ($81,690 in 2022) is higher than the national median of approximately $70,784 in 2021. The population growth in Hilger from 2020 to 2022 (about 38% increase) is higher than the typical national growth rate of less than 1% annually.
Hilger represents a small, predominantly white community that has maintained its demographic composition while experiencing significant economic growth. The area's ability to attract new residents in recent years, coupled with rising incomes, suggests a potentially thriving local economy. This trend contrasts with many rural areas across the US that have faced population decline and economic challenges.
