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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 65322: A Predominantly White Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 65322 in Blackwater, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The population is 97% white. The median income in 2022 was $68,263, showing an increase from previous years. The population in 2022 was 813, with fluctuations in demographics and economic indicators over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Blackwater maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The percentage of white residents remained above 90% throughout this period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The most significant change occurred between 2013 and 2016, when the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races decreased from 7% to 1%, coinciding with an increase in the white population from 92% to 97%.
The median income in Blackwater showed an overall upward trend from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the median income was $61,434, increasing to $68,263 by 2022, representing an 11% growth over nine years. This growth was not consistent, with some years showing decreases before increasing again. The years 2020-2022, which had the highest median income, also saw a slight increase in population, reversing a previous downward trend.
Blackwater's demographic composition is less diverse than the national average. While many areas in the United States have been trending towards greater diversity, Blackwater has maintained its "Low Diversity" status throughout the observed period.
The economic growth in Blackwater has been positive but modest compared to national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from approximately $52,250 in 2013 to around $70,784 in 2021, a more significant increase of about 35% over a similar period.
Blackwater demonstrates demographic stability within a "Low Diversity" framework, along with modest economic growth. The community has not experienced significant racial demographic shifts but has seen some economic improvements that may be influencing population trends. This stability in a small, predominantly white community contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity and more rapid economic growth in many urban and suburban areas.
