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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68413: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 68413 in Nehawka, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 95% white, a characteristic that has remained stable over the past decade. This indicates a consistent racial composition in the community.
Over the past ten years, Nehawka has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently comprised over 90% of the total population, with minor fluctuations. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories during this period.
Some subtle changes have occurred in the community's demographics. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 2% and 5%. The Native American population briefly increased from 0% to 5% in 2019, then declined to 1% by 2022. The Asian population, when reported, has consistently been around 1%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has remained low but stable, typically around 1-3%.
The median income in Nehawka has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $62,772 to $69,092, representing a growth of about 10%. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $75,647. There have been some year-to-year fluctuations, with notable increases followed by slight decreases.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations. The population decreased from 687 in 2010 to 586 in 2018, then increased to 705 by 2022. This represents an overall growth of about 2.6% over the decade, despite the mid-decade dip. The economic trends do not seem to have significantly influenced the demographic composition of the area.
The stability of the racial composition in Nehawka contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many areas of the United States over the past decade. The growth in median income aligns with broader economic trends of recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis, although the fluctuations suggest that the local economy may be sensitive to broader economic shifts. The relatively stable population, with only minor growth, may indicate that Nehawka is not experiencing rapid urbanization or suburbanization.
Nehawka presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community with gradual economic improvement over the past decade. While it has not experienced significant demographic shifts, the subtle changes in minority populations and the fluctuations in median income suggest that the community is not entirely isolated from broader societal and economic trends. The challenge for Nehawka may be in maintaining its economic growth while potentially adapting to slowly increasing diversity in the future.
