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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68344: Predominantly White Population with Emerging Hispanic Presence
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68344 in Douglas, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 86% of the total, with a Hispanic presence of 8% and minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $72,019, and the population was 270 people.
Douglas has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 86% of the total population. However, there are indications of increasing diversity. Data on the Hispanic population became available from 2021, showing an 11% presence in 2021, decreasing to 8% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has generally increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. A small Black population (1-2%) appeared in the data from 2020 onwards.
The median income in Douglas has fluctuated significantly over the years. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall increase from $61,951 to $72,019, representing a 16.2% increase. A notable spike to $89,829 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease to $72,019 in 2022. The median income has not shown a steady increase but rather oscillated between periods of growth and decline.
Population trends have been relatively stable, fluctuating between 245 and 311 residents over the past decade, with no clear upward or downward trend.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Douglas contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The median income in Douglas ($72,019 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The stable population suggests that Douglas hasn't experienced significant urban growth or decline, which is common in many small rural communities across the Midwest.
Douglas shows signs of gradual diversification, but remains a predominantly white, economically stable community. The subtle demographic shifts have not significantly altered the community's overall character or economic status over the past decade. The area's ability to maintain above-average income levels suggests a degree of economic resilience, despite its small size and limited diversity.
