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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66066: Predominantly White Community with Subtle Racial Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66066 in Oskaloosa, Kansas, 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 of $64,032 suggests a middle-class economic status for the area.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Oskaloosa has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community, with the white population consistently comprising over 90% of the total. The white population percentage has fluctuated slightly, reaching its peak at 96% in 2020 and its lowest at 92% in 2017 and 2018. There has been a gradual increase in the "Two or More Races" category, rising from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, suggesting a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, hovering between 1-3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Oskaloosa has shown an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2022, median income increased from $54,620 to $64,032, representing a 17.2% growth over the decade. There was a notable jump in median income from 2016 to 2017, increasing from $59,131 to $64,853. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $71,604, followed by a decrease in 2022.
These economic trends do not appear to be strongly correlated with the minor demographic shifts observed. The overall increase in median income suggests improving economic conditions for the community as a whole.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade. The population peaked in 2017 at 2,863 and reached its lowest point in 2021 at 2,402. Despite these fluctuations, the overall population in 2022 (2,595) is relatively close to the 2013 figure (2,452), indicating stability in the long term.
The persistent "Low Diversity" classification of Oskaloosa contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The gradual increase in the "Two or More Races" category aligns with broader national trends of growing multiracial populations. The overall increase in median income over the decade is consistent with general economic growth trends observed in many parts of the country, although the specific rate of growth may differ.
While Oskaloosa has remained a predominantly white, "Low Diversity" community over the past decade, there are subtle signs of very gradual diversification. The area has experienced steady economic growth as reflected in rising median incomes, which appears to benefit the community broadly rather than being tied to specific demographic changes. These trends suggest a stable community with slow-paced demographic evolution and consistent economic improvement.
