Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63384: Predominantly White Community with Minimal Racial Diversity
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Racial Distributions
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The zip code 63384 in Wellsville, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,852 and a median income of $49,256. This predominantly white community has experienced minor demographic changes and more substantial economic shifts over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Wellsville maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population remained above 90% throughout this period, with minimal fluctuations. The white population decreased slightly from 96% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. The multiracial category increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 1-3% over the decade.
The economic landscape of Wellsville has undergone more significant changes compared to its demographics. The median income increased from $31,320 in 2013 to $49,256 in 2022, representing a 57% increase over the decade. The population grew slightly from 1,674 in 2013 to 1,852 in 2022.
The significant increase in median income without a large influx of new residents suggests an improvement in economic conditions for existing residents. This could be due to factors such as improvement in local job markets, attraction of higher-paying industries to the area, or increased skills or education levels among residents.
The income growth in Wellsville (57% over a decade) exceeds typical national wage growth. The stability of the racial composition, with only minor shifts towards increased diversity, differs from national trends of increasing diversity in many areas. The continued dominance of a white majority (94% in 2022) is significantly higher than the national average, where non-Hispanic whites comprise about 60% of the population.
Wellsville represents a small, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade while maintaining its demographic composition with only minor shifts. The community has seen substantial improvements in median income without major population changes, suggesting internal economic development rather than demographic turnover. While the area remains categorized as "Low Diversity," there are slight indications of a very gradual increase in diversity, primarily through growth in multiracial representations.
