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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64098: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Trends
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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 64098, encompassing Weston in Missouri, presents a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is characterized by a White Majority, with 93% of the population identified as white. The area has maintained a relatively stable population over the past decade, with 2,773 residents in 2022, and has seen a gradual increase in median income, reaching $73,525 in the same year.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Weston has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population comprising over 75% of the total. There have been subtle shifts within this category. The white population has seen a slight decrease from 96% in 2013 to 93% in 2022, indicating a very slow trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has shown a minor increase from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, suggesting a small but growing Hispanic community.
The category of two or more races has shown the most notable growth, from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2021, before settling at 3% in 2022. This trend could indicate an increasing acceptance of multiracial identities or growing interracial families in the community. Other racial groups, including Black, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations have remained consistently low, each generally at or below 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in Weston has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $69,218 in 2013 to $73,525 in 2022, representing a growth of about 6.2% over the decade. This trend suggests a gradual improvement in the economic conditions of the area. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,550 and 2,850 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with the increasing median income, might indicate a community that is becoming more affluent while maintaining its overall character and composition.
The demographic composition of Weston, with its high percentage of white residents, is less diverse than many urban areas in the United States but may be more typical of rural or small-town Midwest communities. The gradual increase in median income aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The slow pace of diversification in Weston contrasts with rapid demographic changes seen in many urban and suburban areas across the U.S., where diversity has increased more quickly over the past decade.
While Weston remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, subtle shifts in its demographic makeup and steady economic growth suggest a community that is slowly evolving. These changes, though minor, may have implications for local policies, community services, and social dynamics in the coming years.
