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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 67560: Predominantly White with Growing Hispanic Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 67560 in Ness City, Kansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white (83%), with a Hispanic minority (13%) and minimal representation from other racial groups. The current median income is $61,128, and the area has experienced a population decline over the past decade.
Over the past ten years, Ness City has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has slightly decreased from 92% in 2013 to 83% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has grown from 6% to 13% during the same period. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% to 3%.
The median income in Ness City has shown an upward trend, rising from $48,415 in 2013 to $61,128 in 2022, representing a 26% increase. There was a notable increase to $70,901 in 2021 before returning to a level more consistent with the overall trend in 2022.
The population has decreased from 2,184 in 2013 to 1,901 in 2022, a decline of approximately 13%. This combination of rising incomes and declining population suggests that while some residents may be experiencing economic improvement, others might be leaving the area.
The demographic composition of Ness City, with its predominant white population and small but growing Hispanic community, is consistent with patterns observed in many rural Midwestern areas. The population decline aligns with the broader trend of "rural flight" seen in many rural American communities, particularly in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.
The increase in median income, despite the population decline, indicates economic improvement for the remaining residents of Ness City. This economic growth could potentially help stabilize the community and attract new residents in the future.
Ness City remains a "Low Diversity" community, but subtle shifts in its demographic makeup and more substantial changes in its economic landscape suggest a community in slow transition. The future challenge for Ness City will be to utilize its improving economic conditions to attract a more diverse population and reverse the trend of population decline.
