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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 65712: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Changes
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 65712 in Mount Vernon, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as such. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, indicating a stable racial composition. The current median income is $52,050, showing a modest increase from previous years.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Mount Vernon has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% for the entire decade, with only minor fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races grew from less than 1% to 3% by 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0-2%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income has shown a general upward trend, rising from $44,283 in 2013 to $52,050 in 2022, an increase of about 17.5% over the decade. This growth has been inconsistent. From 2013 to 2015, there was rapid growth from $44,283 to $50,122. From 2015 to 2017, there was a decline to $46,042. From 2017 to 2022, there was a steady increase to $52,050. The population has also grown over this period, from 8,577 in 2013 to 9,331 in 2022, an increase of about 8.8%. This population growth, combined with the income increase, suggests a gradually improving economic situation in the area.
The subtle increases in diversity coincide with the overall economic growth. The modest rise in Hispanic and multi-racial populations may be linked to economic opportunities attracting a slightly more diverse workforce. However, the changes are too small to draw definitive conclusions about their impact on the local economy.
The stability of the racial composition in Mount Vernon contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The income growth, while positive, may be in line with or slightly below national averages, considering inflation and overall economic growth in the U.S. over the past decade. The population growth of 8.8% over the decade is significant and may indicate that Mount Vernon is an attractive place to live, possibly due to economic opportunities or quality of life factors.
Mount Vernon remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. The area appears to be experiencing gradual positive changes in both demographics and economics, though at a pace slower than many other parts of the country. These trends suggest a stable community that is slowly evolving, balancing traditional demographics with modest economic progress and subtle increases in diversity.
