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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 59832 in Drummond, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 97% white, indicating minimal racial diversity. The area has a population of 681 and a median income of $48,857, characteristics typical of a small, predominantly white rural community.
Over the past decade, Drummond has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 95% from 2013 to 2022, with only minor variations. No significant transitions between diversity categories have occurred during this period. The most notable demographic change, though small, is a slight increase in the Native American population from 0% in 2017 to 1% in 2022. The category of two or more races has maintained a consistent presence of approximately 2-3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Drummond has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $40,002 in 2013 to $48,857 in 2022, representing a 22% increase over nine years. Income peaked in 2019 at $51,717 before slightly declining in recent years, possibly due to economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, starting at 691 in 2013, peaking at 733 in 2015, then declining to a low of 644 in 2019 before rebounding slightly to 681 in 2022. These fluctuations do not appear to strongly correlate with changes in racial demographics, given the consistent racial composition of the community.
The demographic composition of Drummond is consistent with many rural areas in Montana, which tend to have predominantly white populations. The low diversity in this zip code reflects broader trends in rural America, where racial diversity is often limited compared to urban areas.
The economic growth seen in Drummond, with a 22% increase in median income over nine years, is significant. This growth rate exceeds the national inflation rate for the same period, indicating real economic gains for the community. However, the recent slight decline in median income may reflect broader economic challenges faced by rural communities following the pandemic.
The population fluctuations, particularly the decline from 2015 to 2019 followed by a slight rebound, may indicate broader rural trends such as outmigration of younger residents to urban areas for education or job opportunities, followed by potential return migration or new residents seeking a rural lifestyle.
Drummond has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade, while experiencing moderate economic growth and population fluctuations. These trends reflect both the stability of its demographic composition and the economic challenges and opportunities faced by small rural communities in Montana and across the United States.
