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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 63825: A Predominantly White Community
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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 63825 in Bloomfield, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition shows 95% of the population identifying as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $43,603, which is lower than the national median income. This zip code covers an area of 116.92 square miles, with a population of 4,090 in 2022, indicating a relatively low population density.
Over the past decade, this zip code has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". From 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained above 95%, showing only minor fluctuations. There hasn't been a significant transition between diversity categories during this period.
There are subtle signs of a very slow diversification trend. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Black population has remained stable at around 1% throughout the decade. These changes could potentially indicate the early stages of a "Transitional Community", albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in this zip code has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a gradual increase from $40,256 to $42,521. A significant jump occurred in 2020 and 2021, reaching $51,788 and $56,098 respectively. However, 2022 saw a sharp decline back to $43,603. This economic volatility doesn't seem to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population trends show a general decline from 4,453 in 2010 to 4,090 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This gradual population decrease could potentially impact the local economy and services.
While national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas, this zip code appears to be changing at a much slower rate. The persistent "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status of this area contrasts with many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. that have experienced more rapid diversification.
The median income, while showing some growth over the decade, remains below the national median. This, combined with the gradual population decline, might indicate economic challenges in the area, possibly related to rural economic trends seen in similar communities across the Midwest.
The stability in racial composition could be indicative of limited in-migration or out-migration, which is sometimes characteristic of rural or small-town communities. However, the subtle increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations, though small, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
In conclusion, while this zip code shows stability in its racial composition over the past decade, maintaining its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status, there are hints of very gradual change. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income in recent years, present a contrast to the demographic stability and warrant further investigation into local economic factors.
