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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63472: Persistent White Majority in St. Francisville, Missouri
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 63472 in St. Francisville, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The community has a population of 716 and a median income of $37,753. This rural area, covering 60.26 square miles, has maintained a predominantly white demographic over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, St. Francisville has consistently been categorized as "Low Diversity" and "White Majority". The white population has remained above 94% throughout this period, with only slight fluctuations. Minor increases in racial diversity occurred from 2018 to 2020, with small rises in Asian and Black populations. However, these changes were not significant enough to alter the area's "Low Diversity" classification.
The community showed brief signs of potentially becoming a "Transitional Community" between 2018 and 2020, with increases in Asian, Black, and two or more races categories. This trend did not persist into 2021 and 2022, reverting to its previous low diversity state.
The median income in St. Francisville has fluctuated over the past decade, showing no clear trend. The highest median income was $48,078 in 2018, while the lowest was $36,432 in 2020. The period of increased diversity (2018-2020) coincided with a significant drop in median income. The population has remained relatively stable between 800-900 residents for most of the decade, with a decrease to 716 in 2022. This population decline coincided with a slight increase in the white population percentage.
The demographic composition of St. Francisville contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas in the United States have seen growing minority populations and shifts towards "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" classifications, this rural Missouri community has maintained its homogeneous racial composition. The economic fluctuations in St. Francisville, particularly the significant drop in median income from 2018 to 2020, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by rural communities in the United States.
St. Francisville has experienced minor demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade, but has largely maintained its status as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The brief period of increased diversity did not lead to a sustained change in the community's demographic makeup, and economic indicators have shown volatility without a clear long-term trend. These patterns suggest that the community has been relatively resistant to the demographic changes seen in many other parts of the country, potentially due to its rural nature and established community dynamics.
