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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 64779: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 64779 in Rich Hill, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 94% white, surpassing the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The median income for this area in 2022 was $45,267, with a population of 2,249.
Rich Hill has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" from 2013 to 2022. The white population has remained above 90% during this period, with minimal fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
Minor demographic shifts have occurred. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations have remained consistently low, at approximately 1% each. The Asian population has fluctuated between 0% and 1% over the years. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, but not enough to alter the community's "Low Diversity" categorization.
The median income in Rich Hill has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $35,467. By 2022, it had increased to $45,267, representing a 27.6% increase over nine years. This economic growth occurred without significant changes in the racial composition of the community. The population decreased slightly from 2,259 in 2013 to 2,249 in 2022.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Rich Hill contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The income growth in Rich Hill may not have kept pace with national averages, potentially reflecting challenges faced by small, rural communities in attracting diverse economic opportunities. The stability of the racial composition might indicate limited in-migration or out-migration, which is common in small, rural communities but differs from more dynamic urban areas experiencing rapid demographic changes.
Rich Hill represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced modest economic growth over the past decade without significant changes in its racial composition. This stability in demographics, coupled with slow but steady income growth, suggests a community that has maintained its traditional character while making some economic progress. The lack of increased diversity may pose challenges for future growth and adaptability in an increasingly multicultural national landscape.
