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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66516: White Majority and Racial Composition
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66516 in Netawaka, Kansas, is classified as a "White Majority" community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population comprises 73% of the total. The median income for 2022 was $66,712, an increase from a decade prior, with some fluctuation in recent years.
Over the past decade, Netawaka has maintained its "White Majority" status. There have been subtle shifts towards increased diversity, remaining within the "Low Diversity" category. The Native American population decreased from 25% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% to 4%, and those identifying as two or more races grew from 2% to 8% over the decade.
The community has not transitioned between major diversity categories, but shows signs of slow progression towards a more diverse population mix. This trend aligns with the definition of a "Transitional Community," particularly evident in the growth of the multi-racial population.
The median income in Netawaka has shown an upward trend, rising from $45,930 in 2013 to $66,712 in 2022, an increase of about 45%. This economic growth coincides with the subtle shifts in racial demographics. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 288 and 330 residents over the decade.
The trends observed in Netawaka reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. The growth in the multi-racial population aligns with national trends of increasing racial complexity and self-identification with multiple racial backgrounds.
The increase in median income over the decade outpaces national averages, suggesting that Netawaka may have experienced more robust economic growth than many similar small communities across the country.
Netawaka remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with signs of gradual demographic shifts and significant economic improvement. These changes may be indicative of broader societal trends towards increased diversity and economic development in small-town America. The community appears to be in a slow transition phase, balancing its traditional demographic makeup with emerging diversity and economic growth.
