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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63557: A Study of Racial Composition in Winigan, Missouri
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 63557, which includes Winigan in Missouri, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 98% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income in the area increased from $41,472 in 2013 to $61,546 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Winigan has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The racial composition has remained stable, with the white population consistently comprising 97-99% of the total. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating an established demographic structure.
Minor changes in the demographic composition include the introduction of a small Hispanic population (1%) from 2015 onwards, the emergence of a small two-or-more races population (1%) from 2020, and a brief appearance of a small Black population (1%) in 2019, which did not persist in subsequent years. These shifts suggest the beginnings of a slow diversification process, though the community remains predominantly white.
The economic landscape of Winigan has shown improvement over the past decade. Median income increased from $41,472 in 2013 to $61,546 in 2022, representing a 48% growth. A significant increase in median income occurred between 2019 ($49,793) and 2020 ($61,648), coinciding with the emergence of the two-or-more races category. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 346 and 374 residents over the decade.
The persistence of a White Majority in Winigan contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The income growth in Winigan outpaces the national average. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a 36% increase. Winigan's 48% growth over a similar period is more robust. The stability of the population suggests that Winigan is not experiencing the rural-to-urban migration seen in many small communities across the United States.
Winigan presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic improvement over the past decade. While there are early signs of increasing diversity, these changes are minimal and have not yet significantly altered the demographic makeup of the area. The economic growth, outpacing national averages, suggests a community that is finding ways to prosper despite its small size and relative lack of diversity. The long-term sustainability of this model in an increasingly diverse national landscape remains to be seen.
