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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63664: A Study of Racial Composition in Potosi, Missouri
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 63664 in Potosi, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 91% of the total, establishing it as a White Majority community. The area has a population of 7,869 and a median income of $43,077.
Potosi has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, with minor fluctuations. There are subtle indicators of a slow transition towards increased diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable at around 3-4% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase from 0% to 1% over the years.
Despite these minor changes, the community has not transitioned to a different category in the diversity classification system. It remains in the Low Diversity, White Majority category.
The median income in Potosi has shown overall growth over the past decade, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $34,436 to $43,077, representing a growth of about 25%. There was a notable increase in median income from 2020 ($40,770) to 2021 ($47,395), followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight overall increase from 7,514 in 2013 to 7,869 in 2022.
The economic growth has not significantly altered the racial composition of the area. This suggests that the economic improvements have been relatively evenly distributed across the existing population, rather than attracting a more diverse influx of new residents.
The persistence of a White Majority in Potosi contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The modest income growth in Potosi may be in line with similar small cities in rural America. The slight increase in multiracial identification aligns with national trends, as more Americans are identifying as belonging to two or more races.
Potosi has experienced some economic growth and very subtle shifts towards increased diversity over the past decade. It remains characterized as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The area has not undergone dramatic demographic changes, suggesting a relatively stable community structure. Future years may reveal whether the slight increases in diversity continue or accelerate, potentially leading to a more significant demographic shift in the long term.
