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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63434: Predominantly White Population in Bethel, Missouri
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 63434 in Bethel, Missouri, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area as of 2022. The population is 95% white. The community had 337 residents in 2022, with an estimated 129 housing units based on the national average household size.
Bethel has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the white population remained above 90%. The white population decreased from 97% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population has been stable at around 1% since 2019. The "Two or More Races" category fluctuated between 0% and 3% over the years, settling at 1% in 2022.
The median income in Bethel has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2020, median income increased from $40,888 to $61,132, a growth of nearly 50%. In 2021, it declined to $51,785, then recovered to $61,132 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to directly correlate with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends show a distinct pattern. The population grew from 365 in 2010 to a peak of 445 in 2014. Since then, there has been a general decline, reaching 337 in 2022. This population decline coincides with the period of increasing median income, suggesting possible out-migration of lower-income residents or an aging population with rising incomes.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Bethel contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant increase in median income from 2013 to 2020, followed by a sharp decline in 2021, might reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The population decline in recent years, despite rising incomes, could be part of a broader trend of rural population loss seen in many parts of the United States.
In conclusion, Bethel has remained a "Low Diversity" area over the past decade, with subtle signs of demographic change. The economic trajectory has been generally positive, with significant income growth, although recent fluctuations suggest some instability. The combination of rising incomes and declining population presents a dynamic that may warrant further investigation into local economic and social factors.
