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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 59936: A Predominantly White Community in West Glacier, Montana
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Glacier, Montana (zip code 59936) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a small population. As of 2022, the area has a population of 8 people, with 100% of the population identified as white. The median income in 2022 was $27,519, which is below the national median income.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, West Glacier has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The racial composition has been predominantly white, with the percentage of white residents ranging from 86% to 100%. There have been no significant shifts in racial demographics or transitions between diversity categories.
The community experienced a slight increase in diversity between 2015 and 2019, with the white population dropping to 86%. This shift was minimal and short-lived, as the community returned to 100% white in 2020 and has remained so through 2022.
The median income in West Glacier has fluctuated over the past decade, showing an overall declining trend. From 2013-2015, median income remained around $40,000-$42,000. In 2016-2017, it declined to around $31,000-$34,000. In 2018, there was a brief recovery to $41,772. From 2019-2022, there was a continued decline, reaching $27,519 in 2020 and 2022.
The population of West Glacier has remained small throughout the observed period. From 2010-2012, there were 9 residents. From 2013-2015, there were 8 residents. From 2016-2022, there were 7 residents. In 2022, there was a slight increase back to 8 residents.
West Glacier's demographics are unusual. It has an extremely small population of only 8 residents, making it susceptible to impacts from individual household changes. The consistent 86-100% white population is higher than national averages. The significant fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp decline since 2018, may reflect broader economic challenges in rural areas.
West Glacier represents a small, homogeneous community that has maintained its "Low Diversity" status throughout the observed period. While there have been no significant demographic shifts, the area has experienced economic volatility, likely due to its small population size rather than racial demographic changes. This community contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity and urbanization.
