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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68002: Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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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 68002 in Arlington, Nebraska, exhibits low diversity with a white majority as of 2022. The racial composition indicates 87% white population, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The median income for 2022 was $71,594, and the population was 2,557.
Arlington has maintained its status as a white majority community with low diversity over the past decade. However, there are indications of a gradual shift towards becoming a transitional community. The white population percentage decreased from 96% in 2013 to 87% in 2022, suggesting slow diversification. The Hispanic population showed significant growth, increasing from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Arlington has shown overall growth with fluctuations. From 2013 to 2018, there was a steady increase in median income from $67,617 to $82,892. After 2018, the median income became more volatile, with a significant drop in 2020 and subsequent recovery. The 2022 median income of $71,594 represents a slight increase from the 2013 figure but a decrease from the peak in 2018.
The period of steady income growth (2013-2018) coincided with the beginning of the demographic shift. The more volatile economic period post-2018 aligns with accelerated diversification, particularly in the Hispanic population. Population trends show overall growth from 2,315 in 2013 to 2,557 in 2022, with some year-to-year variations.
The trends observed in Arlington reflect broader patterns seen in many rural and suburban areas across the United States. These include gradual diversification of traditionally homogeneous communities, growth in Hispanic populations in areas that previously had little ethnic diversity, and economic volatility in recent years. The pace of change in Arlington appears to be slower than national averages, which typically show more rapid diversification in urban and suburban areas.
Arlington remains a predominantly white community with low diversity, but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater racial and ethnic diversity. This shift, coupled with economic fluctuations, may bring both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to changing demographics in the coming years.
