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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59472: Predominantly White Population with Slight Diversity Increase
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 59472 in Sand Coulee, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 87% of the total. The current median income is $54,381, and the population has decreased to 287 residents.
Over the past decade, Sand Coulee has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained the dominant racial group, comprising over 75% of the total population. A slight trend towards increased diversity has been observed, though minimal.
From 2013 to 2022, the white population percentage decreased from 94% to 87%. The Native American population fluctuated, increasing from 1% in 2016 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population, previously unreported or at 0%, reached 4% by 2022. The emergence of data for two or more races (2% in 2022) and Asian population (0% in 2022) suggests a gradual increase in racial diversity, though still within the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Sand Coulee has shown moderate growth over the past decade, increasing from $47,797 in 2013 to $54,381 in 2022, a 13.8% increase. This growth has not been consistent, with some years showing declines. As the community has become slightly more diverse, no clear correlation with income levels has been observed. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $58,642, coinciding with one of the most diverse years in terms of racial composition.
The population has shown a general declining trend, from 345 in 2013 to 287 in 2022, a decrease of about 16.8%. This population decline does not seem to have a strong correlation with either the slight increase in diversity or the fluctuations in median income.
The slight increase in diversity in Sand Coulee aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural areas. However, the rate of diversification in this community appears to be slower than many other parts of the country. The modest income growth over the decade is generally in line with national trends. The population decline is a common challenge faced by many rural communities across the United States.
Sand Coulee remains a "Low Diversity" community, showing signs of gradual demographic shifts. These changes have not dramatically altered the economic landscape of the area. The community faces challenges common to many rural areas, including population decline, which may be a more significant factor in its development than its gradual diversification.
