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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59482: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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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 59482 in Sunburst, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 95% white, with a median income of $60,068 and a total population of 456 residents.
Over the past decade, Sunburst has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. Minor fluctuations in diversity include a temporary increase in the Native American population, peaking at 5% in 2017 before declining to 1% by 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at 2-3% since 2014. Since 2017, 1-2% of the population has identified as two or more races.
The median income in Sunburst has fluctuated significantly. It decreased from $46,228 in 2013 to $41,193 in 2014, then increased steadily to $61,322 in 2017. From 2018 to 2022, it varied between $56,357 and $70,514, with the most recent figure at $60,068.
The population trends have been volatile. The population decreased from 420 in 2013 to 366 in 2019, then increased significantly to 456 by 2022. This recent population growth does not appear to be directly correlated with changes in racial composition or median income.
Sunburst's racial homogeneity is typical for rural areas in Montana, which generally have less racial diversity compared to national averages. The median income fluctuations may reflect broader economic trends such as recovery from the 2008 recession and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent population growth from 2019 to 2022 could be part of a broader trend of people moving to smaller towns during the pandemic.
In conclusion, Sunburst has maintained its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white community over the past decade, despite experiencing economic volatility and minor shifts in racial composition. The economic fluctuations do not appear to be strongly correlated with demographic changes, suggesting that other local or regional factors may be more influential in shaping the town's socio-economic landscape.
