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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 65321: A Predominantly White Community
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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 65321 in Blackburn, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 94% of the total population of 445 residents. The median income in this area is $57,409, which has increased from previous years.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has ranged from 94% to 99% throughout this period. Recent years have shown minor increases in diversity. The white population decreased slightly from 99% to 94% since 2019. Asian representation increased from 0% in 2018 to 3% in 2022. The Black population has remained between 1-3% over the years. Hispanic representation appeared in the 2022 data at 1%.
The median income in this zip code has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend, with median income dropping from $51,806 to $46,944. From 2020 to 2022, there was an increase, with median income rising to $57,409 in 2022. The population has also varied, reaching a low of 366 in 2019 before increasing to 445 in 2022.
The recent increase in median income coincides with the slight increase in racial diversity. This may suggest that the community is attracting a more diverse, potentially higher-income population, though the overall impact on racial composition remains minimal.
This zip code has maintained its predominantly white composition, despite national trends showing increasing diversity in many areas. The recent subtle shifts towards increased diversity, though small, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America.
The economic recovery seen in recent years, with rising median incomes, is consistent with national trends of economic growth post-2020. The significant fluctuations in median income over the years suggest a potentially volatile local economy, which may be more susceptible to economic shifts than more diverse, urban areas.
In conclusion, zip code 65321 remains a "Low Diversity" community. Recent years have shown subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. These changes, though minor, could potentially indicate the early stages of a transition towards a more diverse and economically robust community. However, given the historical stability of the racial composition, any significant shifts would likely occur over a much longer timeframe.
