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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66842 (Cassoday, Kansas): A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 66842, representing Cassoday, Kansas, is categorized as an area with Low Diversity and a White Majority as of 2022. The community has a population of 463 and a median income of $71,104. This rural area, covering 101.22 square miles, has maintained a relatively stable racial composition over the past decade, with minor shifts in its demographic makeup.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Cassoday has consistently maintained a White Majority status, with the white population comprising over 85% of the total population each year. This places the community in the Low Diversity category. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, peaking at 6% in 2020. From 2013 to 2017, there was a small but consistent Native American population (1-3%). However, this group is not represented in the data from 2018 onwards. The population identifying as two or more races has remained consistently at 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in Cassoday has fluctuated over the years but shows an overall upward trend. From $63,927 in 2013 to $71,104 in 2022, representing an 11.2% increase over the decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2018 at $71,678. There have been significant year-to-year fluctuations in recent years, with a notable drop to $63,318 in 2021 before rebounding in 2022.
Population trends show an initial increase followed by a decline. Population grew from 433 in 2010 to a peak of 583 in 2017. Since 2017, there has been a steady decline to 463 in 2022. The economic trends do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts. The community has maintained its economic stability despite the recent population decline, suggesting that the departing population may not have significantly impacted the overall economic structure of the area.
The pattern of initial population growth followed by decline is common in many rural American communities, often due to urbanization trends. The overall income growth in Cassoday (11.2% over a decade) is modest but positive. The high percentage of white population (94% in 2022) is not uncommon in rural Midwestern communities but is significantly higher than national averages.
In conclusion, while Cassoday has experienced some minor demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community with a relatively stable economic base. The subtle increases in Hispanic population and income levels suggest a very gradual trend towards diversification and economic growth, but not at a rate that would dramatically alter the community's overall character in the near future.
