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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68456: A Predominantly White Community in Utica, Nebraska
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68456 in Utica, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 98% white, with a total of 787 residents and an estimated 302 housing units. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, from 2013 to 2022, with the white population consistently above 97%. Other racial categories have shown minimal fluctuations, with Hispanic representation occasionally reaching 2% but generally remaining around 1%.
The community has maintained a stable racial demographic without transitioning between diversity categories. This stability suggests a lack of significant immigration or demographic changes that might increase diversity. The median income in Utica has shown an overall upward trend despite some volatility. In 2013, it was $61,618, increasing to $68,021 in 2017 (a 10.4% increase), and further rising to $76,764 in 2021 (a 12.9% increase from 2017). However, in 2022, there was an 11.7% decrease to $67,789.
The overall economic growth trend could be attributed to improved local economic conditions, changes in employment opportunities, or shifts in job types available in the area. Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 668 (2017) and 787 (2022). The recent population increase from 756 in 2021 to 787 in 2022, coinciding with a decrease in median income, could suggest an influx of new residents with lower incomes or changes in the local job market.
The demographic stability of Utica contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. While many urban and suburban areas have seen growing minority populations and increased racial diversity over the past decade, this small Nebraska community has maintained its homogeneous racial composition. The median income in Utica ($67,789 in 2022) is above the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021, suggesting that despite its rural setting and lack of diversity, the community has maintained a relatively strong economic position.
The stability in both racial composition and population size indicates that Utica has not experienced the same level of demographic change seen in many other parts of the country. This could be due to factors such as its rural location, limited economic diversification, or strong community ties that encourage long-term residency and discourage outmigration. Utica represents a stable, economically sound, but racially homogeneous community that has largely resisted the demographic shifts seen in many other parts of the United States over the past decade. While it has experienced some economic growth, its racial composition has remained virtually unchanged, classifying it consistently as a "Low Diversity" community throughout the period analyzed.
