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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68048: Predominantly White Community with Gradual Diversification
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68048 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 11,869 and a median household income of $71,654. The community is predominantly white, comprising 89% of the population in 2022. Over the past decade, there have been slight shifts towards increased diversity, although these changes have been gradual.
From 2013 to 2022, the community has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has also seen growth, rising from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, potentially categorizing Plattsmouth as a "Transitional Community," albeit at a very gradual pace.
The median household income in the area has shown fluctuations but an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $70,198. It dipped to a low of $65,839 in 2016. By 2022, it had risen to $71,654, with a peak of $77,118 in 2021. This overall increase in median income correlates with the slight increase in diversity. Population growth has been steady but modest, increasing from 11,270 in 2013 to 11,869 in 2022, representing a 5.3% growth over a decade.
The trend of increasing diversity in Plattsmouth aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States. The median household income of $71,654 in 2022 is above the national median income, indicating that Plattsmouth is relatively affluent compared to the national average. The predominance of the white population (89% in 2022) is significantly higher than the national average, indicating that this area is less diverse than the nation as a whole.
Plattsmouth remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." There are indications of a slow transition towards increased diversity. This gradual change, coupled with overall positive economic trends, suggests a stable community that is slowly evolving in line with broader national demographic shifts, albeit at a much slower pace than many urban areas. The community's economic stability and slight growth may continue to attract a more diverse population in the coming years, potentially accelerating the transition towards increased diversity.
