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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63350: Predominant White Population and Emerging 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
The zip code 63350 in High Hill, Missouri, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $66,446, showing an increase from the previous decade.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area. The white population has remained above 75% throughout the period, ranging from 88% to 97%. From 2013 to 2022, the white population percentage decreased slightly from 90% to 93%. By 2022, small percentages of Black (2%), Hispanic (2%), and Two or More Races (3%) populations were recorded. The Hispanic population showed variability, peaking at 6% in 2016 before declining to 2% by 2022.
The economic landscape of the zip code has shown significant changes over the decade. Median income increased from $44,718 in 2013 to $66,446 in 2022, a growth of about 48.6%. The population decreased from 1,289 in 2010 to a low of 999 in 2017 and 2019, before recovering to 1,075 in 2022. The period of lowest population coincided with the highest percentage of white population (94-97%). As the population began to recover, slight increases in diversity were observed.
A significant jump in median income occurred between 2019 ($43,826) and 2020 ($67,395), which aligns with the beginning of population recovery and slight increase in diversity.
The area's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages, which typically show greater diversity. The income growth in this zip code outpaces national averages, which have seen more modest increases over the same period. The population decline and subsequent recovery might reflect broader trends of rural-to-urban migration followed by a potential "reverse migration" or suburban growth pattern.
In conclusion, while the zip code 63350 remains categorized as "Low Diversity," subtle shifts towards increased racial diversity are evident. These demographic changes coincide with significant economic improvements, particularly in median income. The area appears to be in a state of slow transition, balancing its historically homogeneous population with gradual diversification and economic growth. Further monitoring would be needed to determine if these trends will continue and potentially lead to a recategorization of the area's diversity status in the future.
