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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68658: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68658 in Rising City, Nebraska, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 94% of the population identifying as such. The population of this small rural community is 561 as of 2022, with an estimated 215 housing units based on the national average household size.
Over the past decade, Rising City has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. However, there are subtle indications of a very slow transition towards slightly increased diversity. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 99% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population, from no data available in earlier years to 1% in recent years (2020-2022). The "two or more races" category has grown from 0% in earlier years to 5% in 2022, indicating a gradual increase in multiracial residents.
The median income in Rising City has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $54,298. By 2022, it had increased to $70,222, with a peak of $79,201 in 2021. This represents a significant increase of about 29% over nine years, outpacing inflation for the same period. The economic improvement appears to correlate with the subtle demographic shifts, potentially indicating that the area is becoming more attractive to a slightly more diverse population.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade. The population decreased from 576 in 2010 to a low of 452 in 2014. Since then, there has been a general upward trend, reaching 561 in 2022. This population recovery coincides with the period of income growth and subtle diversification, suggesting a possible relationship between economic improvement and population growth.
Rising City remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, but the subtle shifts towards increased diversity align with broader national trends of rural areas slowly becoming more diverse. However, the pace of change in Rising City is much slower than in many other parts of the country. The economic growth in Rising City is notable, especially given the challenges many rural communities face. The significant increase in median income could be attracting new residents, including a small number from diverse backgrounds, which might explain the slight increase in diversity.
While Rising City remains a "Low Diversity" community, there are early indications of very gradual demographic shifts. These changes, coupled with significant economic improvement, suggest that the community may be at the very beginning of a long-term transition. However, any substantial change in the racial composition of the area would likely take many years or even decades at the current rate of change.
