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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 67340: Persistent Low Diversity in Dearing, 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
Zip code 67340, representing Dearing in Kansas, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 83% of the total. The area covers 0.27 square miles, with a population of 12 people in 2022.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Dearing has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the majority, fluctuating between 77% and 93% of the total population. There is a slight trend towards increased diversity, with the white percentage decreasing from 93% in 2018 to 83% in 2022. This change is not substantial enough to shift the community into a different diversity category.
The median income in Dearing has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there has been an overall increase from $49,997 to $53,489, representing a 7% growth. This period was marked by volatility, with a peak median income of $76,681 recorded in 2020, followed by a decline to $60,044 in 2021 and a further drop to $53,489 in 2022.
These economic fluctuations do not correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed. The community's racial composition remained relatively stable despite these income changes, suggesting that economic factors may not be the primary driver of demographic change in this community.
Population trends show a decline from 15 residents in 2013 to 12 in 2022, a 20% decrease. This population decline represents a change of three individuals.
While national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas, Dearing appears to be maintaining its homogeneous demographic composition. This contrasts with broader patterns of increasing diversity seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States.
The income volatility observed, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2019 and 2022, may reflect broader economic uncertainties experienced nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extreme fluctuations in such a small population should be interpreted cautiously, as changes in just one or two households could significantly impact the overall median income.
In conclusion, while Dearing has experienced some economic volatility and a slight trend towards increased diversity, it remains categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a predominantly white population. The small scale of the community makes it challenging to draw broader conclusions, but it provides a case study of demographic stability in a micro-urban environment amidst economic fluctuations.
