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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64742: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Changes
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 64742 in Drexel, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 92% white, maintaining this classification over the past decade with minor shifts in racial composition and economic factors.
From 2013 to 2022, Drexel has remained a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The white population has consistently been over 90%. The Hispanic population increased from 1% to 4%, and individuals identifying as two or more races rose from 1% to 3%. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not significantly altering the community's overall classification.
The median income in Drexel has grown from $52,473 in 2013 to $65,746 in 2022, a 25.3% increase. It reached a peak of $72,680 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022. This upward trend in median income correlates with subtle increases in diversity, possibly suggesting that economic growth may be attracting a slightly more diverse population.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,994 and 2,154 residents over the decade. This stability suggests that minor demographic shifts are occurring within a consistent overall population size.
The low population density of approximately 28 people per square mile and high percentage of white residents is typical of many rural Midwestern communities. The significant increase in median income over the decade may reflect broader economic trends seen in many parts of the United States during this period. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, while small, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace than seen in many urban and suburban areas.
Drexel remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade suggest a community experiencing slow but noticeable changes. These changes, while not dramatic enough to alter the overall demographic categorization, indicate a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity and economic prosperity.
