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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66536: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66536 in St. Marys, Kansas, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 84% white. The median income is $68,786, which has increased significantly over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, St. Marys has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has consistently comprised over 80% of the total population. The white population decreased slightly from 87% in 2018-2019 to 84% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 5-9% over the decade. The Asian population increased from 0-1% in earlier years to 2-3% in recent years. The population identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable around 3-5%.
The median income in St. Marys has shown an upward trend. In 2013, it was $48,802. By 2017, it had increased to $64,748. In 2022, it reached $68,786. This represents a 41% increase in median income over a decade. The population has remained relatively stable, changing from 3,997 in 2013 to 3,921 in 2022.
The economic growth appears to have occurred across the existing population. This growth in income has not been accompanied by major shifts in racial demographics.
The persistent "Low Diversity" classification in St. Marys contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The increase in median income (41% over a decade) outpaces the national average. The U.S. median household income increased by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 when adjusted for inflation. The stable population suggests that St. Marys hasn't experienced the rapid growth or decline seen in many small cities across the U.S.
St. Marys presents a case of economic growth within a relatively stable, homogeneous demographic context. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The income growth without major population changes suggests internal economic development rather than demographic shifts driving economic change. This pattern differs from many U.S. cities where increasing diversity and economic growth often occur simultaneously.
