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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63822: Predominantly White Population in Bernie, Missouri
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 63822 in Bernie, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 90% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 2,806 and a median income of $39,406.
Bernie has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has remained the majority, ranging between 89% and 95% from 2013 to 2022. Minor demographic changes include fluctuations in the Black population between 1% and 6%, an increase in the two or more races category from 2% in 2015 to 6% in 2022, and the emergence of a small Hispanic population, rising from 0% in 2016 to 1% in 2022.
The median income in Bernie has shown volatility over the past decade. It increased slightly from $38,290 in 2013 to $39,220 in 2014, then sharply declined to $31,912 in 2015-2016. From 2017 to 2022, there was a gradual recovery, reaching $42,149 in 2021 before decreasing to $39,406 in 2022. The population has experienced a downward trend, decreasing by about 10.7% from 3,141 in 2013 to 2,806 in 2022.
The stability in racial composition contrasts with the economic volatility in the area. The period of lowest median income (2015-2016) coincided with a slight increase in the Black population (5-6%), but this correlation is not consistent throughout the decade. The gradual income recovery from 2017 onwards occurred alongside minor increases in racial diversity, but these changes are too small for definitive conclusions.
Bernie's racial composition has remained relatively unchanged, which is more typical of rural areas in the Midwest. This contrasts with urban areas that have generally seen more significant demographic shifts. The median income in Bernie ($39,406 in 2022) is below the national median household income ($70,784 in 2021), indicating economic challenges compared to national averages. The population decline contrasts with the general trend of population growth in many U.S. areas, suggesting issues related to outmigration, possibly due to limited economic opportunities.
Bernie represents a stable, low-diversity community that has faced economic challenges over the past decade. While there are subtle signs of increasing diversity, these changes have been minimal. The community's economic struggles and population decline may be interrelated, potentially reflecting broader challenges faced by small, rural communities in maintaining economic vitality and attracting or retaining a diverse population.
