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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 67521: White Majority and Hispanic 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 67521 in Brownell, Kansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population comprises 65% white individuals and 28% Hispanic individuals. The median income for 2022 is $58,547, with a total population of 166 in this rural area covering 118.81 square miles.
Brownell has undergone a gradual transition from extremely low diversity to slightly increased diversity over the past decade. In 2013, the area was firmly in the "Low Diversity" category with a 74% white majority. By 2022, while still maintaining a white majority, the community showed increased diversity, with the white population decreasing to 65% and the Hispanic population increasing from 25% to 28%.
The community briefly reached the threshold of "Moderate Diversity" in 2017-2019 when the white population peaked at 85-87%, and the Hispanic population reached its lowest at 12-15%. However, this trend reversed in recent years, indicating a "Transitional Community" as the Hispanic population steadily increased and a new category of "Two or More Races" appeared in the 2022 data at 6%.
Demographic shifts appear to correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2020, the median income fluctuated between $42,948 and $58,547, without a clear upward trend. In 2021, there was a significant increase to $73,268, coinciding with an increase in both population and diversity. This spike may indicate an influx of new residents with higher incomes, potentially contributing to increased diversity.
The population generally declined from 170 in 2010 to 138 in 2020, but showed a recent increase to 166 in 2022. This recent population growth aligns with increased diversity and higher median income, suggesting a possible relationship between economic opportunities and demographic changes.
The trends observed in Brownell reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in rural areas. Many small towns across the United States have experienced growth in Hispanic populations over the past decade, often due to employment opportunities in agriculture or manufacturing sectors.
The median income increase to $73,268 in 2021 was higher than the national median household income of approximately $67,521 for the same year, suggesting that Brownell may have experienced economic growth that outpaced the national average. However, the subsequent decrease to $58,547 in 2022 indicates some volatility in the local economy.
In conclusion, while Brownell remains a predominantly white community with low diversity, it shows signs of transitioning towards greater racial diversity. This shift, combined with recent economic improvements and population growth, suggests that the community may be entering a period of change. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of this small Kansas city.
