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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66071: Predominantly White Population with Slight Diversity Increase
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66071 in Paola, Kansas, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 91% white, with a median income of $74,477 and a total population of 13,073.
Over the past decade, Paola has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has slightly decreased from 93% in 2016 to 91% in 2022. This minor shift indicates a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% in 2015 to 3% in 2022. The Black population and those identifying as two or more races have each increased to 2% of the population.
The median income in Paola has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there has been an overall increase from $61,409 to $74,477, representing a growth of about 21%. The community experienced a significant spike in median income in 2021, reaching $82,106, before declining in 2022.
Periods of increased income diversity appear to loosely correlate with periods of slight increases in racial diversity. The years 2018-2021 saw both higher median incomes and small increases in minority populations. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, growing from 12,640 in 2013 to 13,073 in 2022, a modest increase of about 3.4%.
Paola's demographic makeup differs significantly from national averages. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population in the United States was about 59.3%, significantly lower than Paola's 91%. The median household income in the United States in 2022 was estimated at $74,580, which is close to Paola's $74,477.
In conclusion, Paola remains a "Low Diversity" community with subtle signs of increasing diversity over the past decade. The economic status of the community has improved overall, keeping pace with national averages. These trends suggest a slowly evolving community that is experiencing gradual changes in both its demographic makeup and economic landscape.
