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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59710: Predominant White Population in Alder, Montana
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59710, corresponding to Alder, Montana, is classified as a Low Diversity community as of 2022. The white population comprises 89% of the total population. The area has a population of 19 individuals and a median income of $57,744. This rural community has maintained a small population over the past decade with minimal racial diversity.
From 2013 to 2022, Alder has consistently been categorized as Low Diversity. The white population has remained dominant, never falling below 83% and often exceeding 90%. Minor fluctuations in the Hispanic population have occurred, reaching a peak of 13% in 2018 but generally remaining below 10%. The community briefly approached Moderate Diversity in 2018 when the white population decreased to 83% and the Hispanic population reached 13%, but quickly reverted to Low Diversity in subsequent years.
The emergence of a small "two or more races" population (5%) in 2022 suggests a potential, albeit slow, trend towards slightly increased diversity. However, given the extremely small population size, even minor changes can appear significant in percentage terms.
The median income in Alder has shown an upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $44,407 in 2013 to $57,744 in 2022, a rise of approximately 30%. This growth in median income has occurred despite minor fluctuations in the racial composition, indicating that economic improvements in the area may be driven by factors other than demographic changes.
The population has remained stable, ranging between 18 and 24 individuals throughout the period. This stability in population, combined with the persistent Low Diversity categorization, indicates a relatively static community in terms of both demographics and size.
While national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas, particularly in urban and suburban regions, this small rural community in Montana appears to be largely insulated from such changes. The persistent Low Diversity categorization of Alder contrasts with the increasing diversity seen in many parts of the United States.
The income growth in Alder should be interpreted cautiously given the extremely small population size. Any changes in individual circumstances could significantly impact the median income figures for the entire community.
The lack of data for many racial categories throughout the years limits the ability to fully assess the community's diversity. The consistent categorization as Low Diversity is primarily based on the high percentage of white residents, but the actual level of diversity could be slightly higher if data for other racial groups were available.
Alder represents a small, predominantly white rural community that has seen modest economic growth over the past decade while maintaining a relatively stable population and racial composition. While there are hints of potential increased diversity, the overall trend suggests a community that has experienced minimal demographic change in contrast to broader national trends towards increasing diversity.
