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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66006: Race and Income Trends
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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 66006 in Baldwin City, Kansas, is categorized as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is 89% white, classifying it as a "White Majority" area. The median income in 2022 was $79,732, indicating a relatively affluent community. This income figure has shown fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Baldwin City has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 93% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Asian population has grown from 0% to 2% between 2013 and 2022. These changes indicate a slow transition towards increased diversity, though the area remains in the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Baldwin City has fluctuated significantly. It increased from $68,175 in 2013 to $83,234 in 2015, reached $85,525 in 2021, and then decreased to $79,732 in 2022. These income changes do not appear to directly correlate with the demographic shifts. The population has grown from 6,939 in 2013 to 7,359 in 2022, potentially contributing to the gradual increase in diversity.
Baldwin City remains less diverse than many urban areas in Kansas and across the United States. The gradual increase in minority populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The median income in Baldwin City ($79,732 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating a relatively affluent community.
Baldwin City remains a predominantly white, affluent community with Low Diversity. There are subtle indicators of a slow transition towards greater diversity. This gradual change, combined with the area's economic prosperity, suggests that Baldwin City may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, albeit at a slower pace than many urban areas. Ongoing monitoring of these trends will be important for understanding the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of this zip code.
