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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59636: A Predominantly White Community in Montana
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 59636 in Helena West Side, Montana, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." As of 2022, the community has a population of 6 people, with 100% identified as white. The median income for 2022 was $68,677, showing a decrease from previous years.
From 2013 to 2022, the area maintained a "White Majority" status, with the percentage of white residents ranging from 80% to 100%. This indicates a lack of significant racial diversity over time. The community has remained in the "Low Diversity" category, with no substantial representation from other racial groups reported in the available data.
The median income in the area has fluctuated over the years. It peaked in 2018 at $89,568, dropped to $68,966 in 2020, and stood at $68,677 in 2022. These economic changes do not correlate strongly with demographic shifts, as the racial composition remained largely stable. The population has remained small, ranging from 4 to 7 people over the decade.
This zip code represents an extremely small community. With such a tiny population, even minor changes in residents can lead to significant percentage shifts in demographics or income levels. This makes it challenging to draw broader conclusions or compare meaningfully to larger demographic trends.
The persistent "White Majority" and "Low Diversity" categorization of this area contrasts with many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. that have been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade. However, it is not uncommon for rural areas or very small communities, particularly in states like Montana, to maintain more homogeneous demographics.
The economic fluctuations, especially the notable decrease in median income since 2018, could reflect broader economic challenges faced by small, rural communities. However, with such a small sample size, these changes could also be due to individual household circumstances rather than broader economic trends.
Zip code 59636 represents a microscopically small, predominantly white community that has seen little demographic change over the past decade. While it has experienced some economic fluctuations, the extremely low population makes it difficult to draw significant conclusions about broader socio-economic trends or impacts on local life. The stability in racial composition suggests that this area has not been part of the increasing diversity trends seen in many other parts of the country.
