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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 63145 in Berkeley, Missouri, is classified as a "Black Majority" community as of 2022, with 70% of the population identifying as Black. The area has a population of 221 residents and a median income of $36,860, which is below the national median. This community has maintained its Black Majority status throughout the analyzed period, but has experienced fluctuations in diversity and economic indicators over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, zip code 63145 has consistently been a "Black Majority" community. The Black population percentage has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 87% in 2014 and a low of 59% in 2021, before settling at 70% in 2022. The White population has shown variability, ranging from 12% to 28% over the years. There has been a gradual increase in Hispanic representation, from 0% in some earlier years to 8% in 2022. The community has seen the emergence of small but measurable Pacific Islander and Two or More Races populations in recent years. These shifts suggest a trend towards slightly increased diversity within the "Black Majority" framework.
The median income in this zip code has shown significant volatility over the past decade. There was a sharp decline from $38,540 in 2013 to $22,142 in 2016. Since 2016, there has been a general upward trend, with the median income reaching $36,860 in 2022. The population has fluctuated considerably, from a high of 417 in 2017 to a low of 196 in 2014, settling at 221 in 2022. The economic trends seem to loosely correlate with demographic shifts. The period of lowest income (2014-2016) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents. As the community became slightly more diverse in recent years, there has been a general upward trend in median income.
The median income of $36,860 in 2022 is significantly below the national median income, which was around $70,000 in the same year. The population decline in this zip code (from 352 in 2010 to 221 in 2022) goes against the trend of overall population growth in many urban areas across the US. The persistent "Black Majority" status of this community is notable in a national context where many urban areas are becoming increasingly diverse.
Zip code 63145 in Berkeley, Missouri, has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community over the past decade. It has shown signs of increasing diversity and economic recovery after a period of decline. These changes, though gradual, may signal a slow transition towards a more diverse and economically stable community in the future. However, challenges remain, particularly in terms of overall population decline and below-average median income levels compared to national standards.