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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59842: A Single White Resident from 2010 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 59842, representing Haugan in Montana, exhibits a unique demographic profile. From 2010 to 2022, this area maintained a consistent population of one person, categorized as "Low Diversity." The racial composition remained entirely White (100%) for all years with available data (2013-2022). This extreme homogeneity and minimal population present challenges in applying standard demographic analysis techniques.
There have been no observable demographic shifts in this zip code over the past decade. The area has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community, with a single White resident consistently reported. This lack of change prevents any meaningful transition between diversity categories.
Despite the static population and racial composition, there have been fluctuations in the median income. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $39,374 to $50,957. The year 2019 marked the peak of median income at $50,957. There was a significant drop in 2020 to $46,018, possibly reflecting economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent data for 2022 shows a further decline to $34,658, the lowest in the recorded period.
These income fluctuations are intriguing given the constant population of one person, suggesting either changes in employment status, shifts in local economic conditions, or potentially changes in the specific individual residing in the area.
The demographic profile of this zip code is highly unusual and not representative of broader trends. Most communities, even in rural areas, have larger and more diverse populations. The extreme low population makes it difficult to draw meaningful comparisons with regional or national trends. However, the income fluctuations, particularly the recent declines, might align with broader economic challenges faced in rural areas, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery efforts.
Zip code 59842 presents an anomalous case study in demographic analysis. Its extremely low population and unwavering racial composition over the past decade make it resistant to the kind of demographic evolution typically observed in other communities. The only significant changes have been in median income, which has shown volatility, particularly in recent years.
This unique situation raises questions about the factors maintaining such a stable, minimal population and the economic forces affecting income in such an isolated context. It also highlights the limitations of applying standard demographic analysis tools to extremely small populations, where individual circumstances can dramatically skew statistical measures.
For a more comprehensive understanding of demographic trends in Montana or rural America, it would be necessary to examine data from a broader selection of communities with more representative population sizes and compositions.
