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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64096: Predominantly White with Emerging Hispanic Presence
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 64096 in Waverly, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 83% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has a population of 1,082 as of 2022, with a median income of $47,881.
Waverly has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population percentage has fluctuated between 82% and 90%. The Hispanic population has gradually increased from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population has shown volatility, peaking at 8% in 2014 but declining to 2% by 2022. The "Other" race category emerged in recent years, reaching 8% in 2021 before dropping to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Waverly has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $36,866 to $50,647. A notable spike occurred in 2021, with median income reaching $59,827. However, 2022 saw a substantial decrease to $47,881, closer to the 2018 levels.
The period of increasing income (2013-2019) coincided with relatively stable racial composition. The income spike in 2021 occurred alongside a slight increase in the "Other" race category. The 2022 income decrease coincided with an increase in the Hispanic population and a decrease in the "Other" category.
Waverly's persistent "Low Diversity" status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The income fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in 2021-2022, may reflect broader economic volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population, while still small, aligns with broader trends of growing Hispanic populations in many parts of the United States.
Waverly remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with subtle signs of demographic changes. The economic situation appears volatile, with recent significant fluctuations in median income. These trends suggest a community that is experiencing slow demographic evolution and economic challenges, potentially reflecting broader regional or national patterns of change in small, rural communities.
