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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63016: Predominantly White Community with Minimal Racial Diversity
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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 63016 in Cedar Hill, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of white residents as of 2022. The area has a population of 5,711 and a median income of $67,301, indicating a decrease in population but an increase in median income over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Cedar Hill has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population has consistently remained above 90% during this period, with only slight fluctuations. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity, with the white population percentage decreasing slightly from 98% in 2013 to 94% in 2022, and the "Two or More Races" category increasing from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. A small Hispanic population (1%) emerged and remained stable from 2018 onwards.
These changes, while minimal, suggest the beginning of a very slow transition towards slightly increased diversity. However, the community has not yet reached the threshold to be classified as a "Transitional Community" or to move into a "Moderate Diversity" category.
The median income in Cedar Hill has shown a general upward trend over the decade, increasing from $60,812 in 2013 to $67,301 in 2022, an overall growth of about 10.7%. There was a significant increase in median income from $67,251 in 2020 to $73,931 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $67,301 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the "Two or More Races" category.
Population trends show a decline from 7,085 in 2013 to 5,711 in 2022, a decrease of about 19.4%. This population decrease, coupled with the increase in median income, might indicate a shift in the community's composition, possibly due to older residents moving out and being replaced by fewer but more affluent families.
Cedar Hill appears to be changing at a much slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The community's strong "White Majority" and "Low Diversity" categorization have remained consistent over the decade. The increase in median income aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the population decline is notable and contrasts with the population growth seen in many suburban areas across the United States during this period.
In conclusion, Cedar Hill shows signs of very gradual diversification and economic improvement, but remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The subtle demographic shifts and economic changes suggest the area may be at the very early stages of a long-term transition, but it has not yet reached a point that would significantly alter its demographic categorization.
