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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66857: A Study of Racial Composition in LeRoy, Kansas
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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 66857 in LeRoy, Kansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 96% white, with a total of 633 residents. The median income in the area is $64,418. This data indicates a small, homogeneous rural community.
Over the past decade, LeRoy has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. From 2013 to 2017, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 95% to 92%. Small increases in Hispanic and Native American populations were observed during this period. However, from 2018 onwards, the community reverted to a more homogeneous state, with the white population consistently above 96%.
The median income in LeRoy has shown an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2022, it increased from $58,363 to $64,418, representing a growth of about 10.4% over nine years. A notable spike in median income occurred in 2021, reaching $74,012, before decreasing in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 626 and 689 residents over the decade.
The persistent low diversity and gradual increase in median income suggest that the community has maintained a stable economic base without attracting significant demographic change. The slight increase in diversity from 2013 to 2017 coincided with rising median incomes, potentially indicating that economic opportunities may have briefly attracted a more diverse population. However, the reversion to extreme low diversity in recent years, despite continued income growth, suggests that other factors may be influencing the demographic makeup more than economic opportunities alone.
LeRoy appears to be following a different trajectory compared to national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in urban and suburban settings. Its persistence as a low-diversity community, despite some economic growth, may be typical of many small, rural Midwestern towns. The stable population and gradually increasing median income suggest a community that is maintaining its economic footing without significant changes to its demographic composition.
LeRoy presents a case of a small, rural community that has maintained its demographic character as a low-diversity area over the past decade, while experiencing modest economic growth. This stability in both population and racial composition, coupled with gradual income improvements, indicates a community that has found a sustainable equilibrium, albeit one that diverges from broader national trends towards increasing diversity.
