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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68624: Predominantly White Community with Emerging Hispanic Population
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68624 in Bellwood, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,117 and a median income of $76,960.
Bellwood has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population has remained above 87% throughout this period, decreasing slightly from 98% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. This gradual shift may indicate the early stages of a transition to increased diversity.
The Hispanic population has shown the most significant change, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. Despite this growth, the community remains in the "Low Diversity" category. Small percentages have emerged in other racial categories, including Native American and Two or More Races, indicating a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Bellwood has increased from $54,695 in 2013 to $76,960 in 2022, representing a growth of about 41% over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside the gradual increase in racial diversity.
The population has fluctuated, starting at 1,144 in 2013, dropping to 928 in 2017, and then increasing to 1,117 in 2022. This recent population growth coincides with the increase in median income and slight increase in diversity.
Bellwood's slow diversification trend aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in rural areas, albeit at a slower pace than urban centers. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects a broader trend seen in many Midwestern states where Hispanic communities are growing in rural areas.
Bellwood remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but shows early signs of a transition towards increased diversity. This demographic shift has occurred alongside significant economic growth. The coming years will determine whether these trends accelerate, potentially moving the community towards "Moderate Diversity" or maintaining its current demographic composition.
