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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64061: Persistent Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 64061 in Kingsville, Missouri, as of 2022, is classified as having "Low Diversity" based on demographic analysis. The community is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as such. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, indicating a stable racial composition. The current median income of $59,415 (2022) suggests a middle-class suburban or rural community.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Kingsville has consistently maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has remained the overwhelming majority, never dropping below 90%. There are subtle shifts worth noting: a slight decrease in white population from 96% in 2013 to 93% in 2022, a marginal increase in minority representation with the Black population increasing from 0% to 2%, and those identifying as two or more races increasing from 2% to 3%. Hispanic representation remained steady at around 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in Kingsville has fluctuated over the past decade, peaking in 2015 at $75,436 and gradually declining to $59,415 in 2022. This represents a 21% decrease in median income over seven years. This economic downturn does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the community, suggesting strong community ties or limited mobility among residents.
Population trends show a slight overall increase from 3,275 in 2013 to 3,228 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The lowest point was in 2019 with 2,615 residents. The recent uptick in population despite declining incomes could indicate an influx of lower-income residents or young families starting out.
Kingsville appears to be maintaining its homogeneous racial composition, despite national trends showing increasing diversity in many communities. This stability in racial demographics, coupled with declining incomes, could suggest limited economic opportunities attracting new, diverse residents, possible out-migration of higher-earning residents, or an aging population with more residents on fixed incomes.
The persistent "Low Diversity" classification in an era of increasing national diversity might indicate that Kingsville is somewhat isolated from broader demographic shifts, possibly due to its rural or small-town nature. The community faces challenges of declining incomes and subtle population fluctuations, yet maintains its predominantly white demographic. Future monitoring will be important to determine if the slight increases in minority populations continue, potentially leading to a more diverse community, and how economic trends might influence this potential transition.
