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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66539: Persistent Low Diversity and Predominantly White Population
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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 66539 in Silver Lake, Kansas, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 95% white. The current median income is $68,802, which has decreased slightly from the previous year but remains relatively high compared to the national average.
Over the past decade, Silver Lake has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the majority, fluctuating between 91% and 96% from 2013 to 2022. There have been no significant transitions from one diversity category to another during this period.
Minor changes in the demographic composition include a slight fluctuation in the Hispanic population, ranging from 1% to 5% over the decade. The Native American population, which maintained a small presence of 1-3% throughout most of the decade, dropped to 0% by 2022. The category of Two or More Races showed a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Silver Lake has fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $68,973 in 2013 to $80,985 in 2020, representing a rise of about 17.4%. However, it subsequently decreased to $70,192 in 2021 and further to $68,802 in 2022, returning to levels similar to a decade ago. These economic shifts do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends show a slight overall decline from 2,662 in 2013 to 2,579 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The peak population of 2,832 was recorded in 2015, coinciding with a period of lower median income ($66,794).
Silver Lake's demographic composition differs significantly from national trends. The United States has been moving towards greater diversity, with the white population decreasing to about 60% as of the 2020 census. In contrast, Silver Lake has maintained a much higher proportion of white residents.
The median household income in Silver Lake ($68,802 in 2022) remains above the national median (approximately $70,784 in 2021), despite recent decreases. This suggests that while the community has experienced some economic challenges in recent years, it still maintains a relatively strong economic position compared to national averages.
Silver Lake presents a picture of demographic stability amid economic fluctuations. Its persistent "Low Diversity" categorization and high proportion of white residents contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While the community has experienced economic changes, it has maintained a relatively high median income.
