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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 65611: Predominant White Population with Minimal Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 65611 in Blue Eye, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 96% of residents identifying as such. The current median income is $51,821, and the population stands at 2,127.
Over the past decade, Blue Eye has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 90% throughout this period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. However, subtle signs of increasing diversity are present, albeit at a very slow pace.
From 2013 to 2022, a slight decrease in the white population percentage was observed, from 95% to 94%. Concurrently, there has been a gradual increase in other racial categories. By 2022, the community recorded small but noticeable percentages of Asian (1%), Black (1%), Hispanic (1%), Native American (1%), and multiracial (1%) residents.
This trend indicates that while Blue Eye remains predominantly white, it shows early signs of potentially transitioning towards slightly more diversity in the future. However, the pace of change is very slow, and significant shifts would be required to move the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Blue Eye has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a notable decline in median income from $48,051 to $36,707. Since 2016, there has been a general upward trend, with the median income reaching $58,629 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $51,821 in 2022.
The period of increasing diversity (2016-2022) coincides with the period of overall income growth. This could suggest that the modest increase in diversity might be linked to improved economic opportunities in the area, potentially attracting a slightly more diverse population.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, with no clear long-term trend. The population was 2,265 in 2013, reached a low of 1,989 in 2018, peaked at 2,518 in 2020, and then settled at 2,127 in 2022. These fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with the gradual increase in diversity or the changes in median income.
Blue Eye's demographic composition is less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white population in the United States was about 75.8%, significantly lower than Blue Eye's 96%.
The town's median income of $51,821 in 2022 is lower than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021 (the most recent data available at the time of this analysis).
In conclusion, while Blue Eye remains a "Low Diversity" community, there are early signs of a very gradual shift towards increased diversity. This shift coincides with a period of overall economic growth in the area, as reflected in rising median incomes. However, the pace of demographic change is slow, and it would require sustained trends over many years to significantly alter the community's demographic profile. The town's economic indicators, while showing improvement, still lag behind national averages, which may influence its ability to attract and retain a more diverse population in the future.
