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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64490: Predominantly White Community with Gradual Diversification
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 64490 in Stewartsville, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 92% white. The current median income is $61,904, which has decreased slightly from the previous year but increased overall in the past decade.
Over the past decade, Stewartsville has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population decreased from 98% in 2013 to 92% in 2022, indicating a gradual increase in diversity. The community shows early signs of potentially becoming a "Transitional Community." The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, and the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races grew from 0% to 2% in the same period.
The median income in Stewartsville has shown an overall positive trend, increasing from $54,873 in 2013 to $61,904 in 2022, representing a growth of about 12.8% over the decade. This growth correlates with the subtle increases in diversity. The median income peaked in 2021 at $68,620 before declining in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,950 and 2,220 residents. This stability, combined with the gradual increase in diversity and overall positive trend in median income, suggests a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its core characteristics.
Stewartsville's pace of diversification is slower compared to national trends. Many areas across the United States have experienced more rapid diversification over the past decade. However, the community's economic growth aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession.
The stability of the population in Stewartsville contrasts with the trend of population decline seen in many small Midwestern towns, suggesting that the community has maintained its appeal to residents despite broader regional challenges.
Stewartsville remains a "Low Diversity" community but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This gradual change, coupled with overall positive economic trends, suggests a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining economic stability. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends accelerate, potentially shifting the community towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification, or whether they stabilize, maintaining the current demographic composition.
