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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66073: Predominantly White Community with Emerging Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66073 in Perry, Kansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,713 and a median income of $68,924, indicating a middle-class suburban or rural community.
Over the past decade, Perry has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." There are signs of a gradual shift towards becoming a "Transitional Community." The percentage of white residents has decreased from 95% in 2013 to 88% in 2022, while Hispanic and multiracial populations have shown small but steady increases.
The median income in Perry has increased from $64,724 in 2013 to $68,924 in 2022, representing a 6.5% increase over nine years. This growth suggests a relatively stable economic environment. There was a spike in median income to $75,904 in 2021, followed by a return to previous levels in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,400 and 3,100 residents over the decade. The slight increase in population from 2,608 in 2013 to 2,713 in 2022 aligns with the gradual diversification.
The demographic shifts observed in Perry reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in previously homogeneous communities. The pace of change in Perry appears slower than national averages. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the non-Hispanic white population in the United States decreased from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020, a more significant change than observed in Perry.
The gradual increase in median income aligns with national trends of slow but steady economic growth in the years following the 2008 recession, though the area's income growth appears to be slightly below the national average.
Perry remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, with early indications of a transition towards greater diversity. This gradual shift, coupled with modest economic growth, suggests a community in the early stages of demographic change. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends accelerate, potentially moving Perry towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification, or whether they stabilize, maintaining the current "Low Diversity" status.
