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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59847 (Lolo, Montana): Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lolo in Montana (zip code 59847) is categorized as a community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 95% of the population identifying as such. The median income in 2022 was $65,316, and the population stood at 5,180.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Lolo has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category. The white population has remained above 90% throughout, indicating a stable racial composition. However, there have been subtle shifts within this category. The white population decreased slightly from 96% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. By 2022, Hispanic (2%) and Two or More Races (2%) categories showed some growth. The Asian population fluctuated, peaking at 3% in 2020 but returning to 0% by 2022. These changes hint at a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to shift the community out of the Low Diversity category.
The median income has fluctuated over the years, with a peak of $73,886 in 2014 and a low of $65,316 in 2022. The recent decrease in median income coincides with a population increase from 3,764 in 2010 to 5,180 in 2022. This could suggest an influx of lower-income residents or economic challenges affecting the entire community. The population growth of about 37.6% from 2010 to 2022 is significant and may be driving some of the subtle demographic shifts observed.
Lolo appears to be maintaining its predominantly white demographic composition. The slight increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations aligns with broader national trends, but at a much slower pace. The decline in median income from 2014 to 2022, despite population growth, contrasts with many urban areas where population growth often correlates with rising incomes. This could indicate that Lolo is experiencing unique local economic factors or attracting a different demographic of new residents compared to national urban migration patterns.
Lolo shows signs of very gradual diversification and significant population growth, but remains a Low Diversity community with a strong white majority. The economic trends, particularly the recent decline in median income despite population growth, warrant further investigation into local economic factors and changing resident profiles. These subtle shifts may indicate the very early stages of a Transitional Community, but more time and data would be needed to confirm this trend.
