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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 65560: Predominant White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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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 65560 in Salem, Missouri, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is 93% white, meeting the criteria for a racial group dominating with over 75% representation. The median income of $45,051 is below the national median, indicating a lower-middle-income area.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its Low Diversity status. The white population has remained the Racial Majority, ranging from 95% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. However, subtle signs of a slowly emerging Transitional Community are evident. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population doubled from 1% to 2% over the same period. Asian representation, while small, appeared in the data from 2021 onward at 1%.
The median income in the area has shown steady growth, rising from $35,731 in 2013 to $45,051 in 2022, an increase of about 26% over nine years. This growth correlates with the subtle shifts in demographic diversity. As the community began to see slight increases in racial diversity from 2016 onwards, there was a noticeable jump in median income from $36,105 in 2015 to $39,119 in 2016. The years with the highest median incomes (2020-2022) coincide with the period of greatest racial diversity in the dataset.
The population has decreased from 14,510 in 2013 to 13,086 in 2022, a decline of about 10%. This population decrease, coupled with income growth, might suggest outmigration of lower-income residents or an aging population, potentially influencing the subtle demographic shifts.
The trend of slow diversification, even in predominantly white areas, aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial diversity across the United States. The income growth, while positive, may not be keeping pace with national averages, potentially reflecting challenges faced by rural or small-city economies in Missouri. The population decline contrasts with the overall U.S. trend of population growth, suggesting local economic or social factors may be driving outmigration.
Salem remains a Low Diversity area with a strong white majority, but subtle signs of demographic change are evident. These shifts, coupled with steady income growth but population decline, indicate a community in slow transition. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends accelerate, potentially moving the area towards Moderate Diversity, or if they remain subtle variations within a largely homogeneous community.
