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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64079: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 64079 in Platte City, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 89% of the population identifying as such. The median income in 2022 was $86,791, indicating a relatively affluent community, though this figure has fluctuated over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." Minor changes in racial composition have occurred. The white population decreased slightly from 91% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased modestly from 3% to 4%. The Black population remained relatively stable at 2-3%. The Asian population increased from 0% to 1%. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 0% to 3-4%.
These changes, while minor, suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the overall categorization of the area. The median income in the area has fluctuated over the decade, peaking in 2014 at $91,799, declining to $86,406 in 2017, recovering to $93,878 in 2021, and slightly decreasing again to $86,791 in 2022. These fluctuations do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic shifts, suggesting other economic factors may be more influential in income changes.
The population has grown from 12,291 in 2013 to 13,417 in 2022, indicating a modest but steady increase in residents. This growth could be attributed to the area's relatively high median income and potential job opportunities.
The area's racial composition is less diverse than many urban areas in the United States, which have been trending towards increased diversity over the past decade. The median income is significantly higher than the national median, which was around $70,784 in 2021, suggesting that this is an affluent suburb or small city. The slow increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial categories, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, albeit at a much slower pace in this zip code.
In conclusion, while zip code 64079 in Platte City, Missouri, has experienced minor demographic shifts over the past decade, it remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The community has maintained a high median income throughout this period, with some fluctuations. The slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, particularly in Hispanic and multiracial populations, may indicate the beginning of a long-term shift, potentially categorizing it as a "Transitional Community" in the future if these trends continue or accelerate. However, any such transition would likely occur over a much longer period than the decade analyzed here.
