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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64623: Predominantly White Rural Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 64623 in Bosworth, Missouri, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 96% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $54,006, and the population is 538, indicating a small, rural community.
Over the past decade, Bosworth has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area. The white population has remained above 95% throughout the period from 2013 to 2022. There have been subtle shifts within this classification. From 2013 to 2016, there was a slight increase in Hispanic representation and the emergence of a two-or-more races category. From 2016 to 2022, the racial composition stabilized, with minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population decreased to 0% by 2022, while the Black population emerged and stabilized at 2% in recent years.
The median income in Bosworth has shown a generally positive trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in median income from $47,244 to $56,303, representing a 19% growth over six years. From 2019 to 2022, there has been some volatility, with a decrease to $53,946 in 2020, followed by slight variations, ending at $54,006 in 2022. Despite recent fluctuations, the overall trend shows a 14% increase in median income from 2013 to 2022.
The population has shown a general decline over the decade. From 2010 to 2022, the population decreased from 654 to 538, representing a 17.7% decline. There were some years of slight population increase, but the overall trend has been downward.
While the community has remained predominantly white, the slight increases in diversity coincided with periods of economic growth. However, the relationship is not strong enough to suggest causation, given the minimal demographic changes.
The population decline in Bosworth aligns with broader trends of population loss in many rural American communities. The overall increase in median income, despite population decline, suggests that those remaining in the community may be experiencing improved economic conditions. While Bosworth remains predominantly white, the slight increases in diversity reflect a broader national trend towards increased racial diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
Bosworth, Missouri (zip code 64623) presents a picture of a small, rural community with low racial diversity that has experienced modest economic growth despite population decline over the past decade. While there have been subtle shifts towards increased diversity, these changes have been minimal, and the community remains firmly in the "Low Diversity" category. The economic improvements, coupled with population decline, suggest a complex interplay of factors affecting this rural American community.
