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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64068: Predominantly White Community with Emerging Diversity
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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 64068 in Liberty, Missouri, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 38,270 and a median income of $82,242. This suburban community has maintained a predominantly white population over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Liberty has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population representing over 85% of the total. However, there are subtle signs of a slow transition towards slightly increased diversity. The white population has decreased marginally from 89% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. There has been a small but steady increase in the Black population from 3% to 4% over the decade. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2020, before stabilizing at 5% in 2021-2022.
The Asian population, while still small, has emerged from 0% to 1-2% in recent years. The "Two or More Races" category has also seen a slight increase from 2% to 3%. While these changes are minimal, they suggest the beginnings of a "Transitional Community," albeit at a very slow pace. The community is gradually becoming more diverse, but the changes are not dramatic enough to shift it out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Liberty has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $78,467 in 2013 to $82,242 in 2022, with some fluctuations. There was a peak of $91,160 in 2021, followed by a significant drop in 2022. The general trend of increasing median income correlates with the subtle increases in diversity, suggesting that the area may be attracting a more diverse, affluent population. The population has grown modestly from 37,322 in 2013 to 38,270 in 2022, indicating a stable and slightly growing community.
The economic stability and growth may be factors in attracting a more diverse population, albeit slowly. The high median income suggests that the area remains attractive to upper-middle-class residents across racial groups.
The slow diversification trend in Liberty aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, though at a much slower pace than many other suburbs. The median income in Liberty ($82,242 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (which was about $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is a relatively affluent community. The stability of the white majority in Liberty contrasts with more rapid demographic changes seen in many other suburban areas across the United States, particularly those near major metropolitan areas.
In conclusion, while Liberty remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," there are subtle indications of a very slow transition towards greater diversity. This gradual change, coupled with rising median incomes, suggests that the community is experiencing mild demographic shifts while maintaining its economic attractiveness. However, the pace of change is much slower than in many other suburban areas across the country, indicating that Liberty may be more resistant to rapid demographic shifts than other comparable communities.
