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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66520: A Predominantly White Community in Olsburg, Kansas
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66520 in Olsburg, Kansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 97% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 548 with a median income of $69,967 as of 2022.
Olsburg has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, with minor fluctuations. No significant transitions between diversity categories occurred during this period. Minor changes include a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2015, returning to 1% by 2022. The population identifying as two or more races decreased from 2% in 2013-2014 to 0% in 2016-2020, then rose to 1% in 2021-2022.
The median income in Olsburg has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $57,940 in 2013 to $69,967 in 2022, a growth of approximately 20.8%. This growth was not linear, with fluctuations including a peak of $78,859 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $69,967 in 2022. Notable increases occurred from 2013 to 2014 and from 2020 to 2021.
The population has shown variability, peaking at 661 in 2020 before declining to 548 in 2022. This recent population decrease coincides with the drop in median income from 2021 to 2022, suggesting a possible correlation between population changes and economic conditions.
The persistent "Low Diversity" classification of Olsburg contrasts with increasing diversity trends seen in many parts of the United States over the past decade. The overall increase in median income aligns with broader economic growth trends seen nationally, although the recent decrease from 2021 to 2022 may reflect local economic challenges or broader economic uncertainties. The small population size of Olsburg makes it more susceptible to significant percentage changes from relatively small absolute changes in population or demographics.
Olsburg has maintained its status as a predominantly white, low-diversity community over the past decade while experiencing notable economic growth. The community's demographic stability coupled with economic improvements suggests a relatively steady local environment, though recent population declines and income fluctuations may indicate emerging challenges or changes in the local economic landscape.
