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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59631: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority in Basin, 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 59631 in Basin, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. Data indicates that 94% of the population identifies as white, with a 2% Hispanic presence. The community comprises 49 residents as of 2022 and has experienced significant median income fluctuations over the past decade.
Basin has consistently maintained its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status from 2013 to 2022. The white population has remained above 88% throughout this period, increasing to 96% in recent years. No significant transitions between diversity categories have occurred over the past decade.
Subtle demographic shifts are observable. The community exhibited slightly more diversity between 2013-2017, with the "Two or More Races" category reaching 7% in 2015-2016. From 2018 onwards, the area became less diverse, with the white population increasing to 96% and maintaining that level through 2022. These trends indicate a slight movement towards lower diversity over the decade, reinforcing the area's "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Basin has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, median income fluctuated between $45,068 and $62,518, showing no clear trend. In 2020 and 2021, there was a dramatic increase in median income, reaching $82,327 and $81,100 respectively. However, in 2022, the median income dropped sharply back to $62,999. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic shifts.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 41 and 52 residents over the decade. This stability in population, combined with the persistent low diversity, suggests that the economic changes are likely due to factors other than demographic shifts, possibly related to changes in local industry or employment opportunities for the small number of residents.
Basin represents a unique case of a very small, predominantly white community that has maintained its demographic composition over the past decade despite significant economic fluctuations. The lack of correlation between demographic and economic trends suggests that local economic factors, rather than demographic changes, are the primary drivers of income variations in this community.
