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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 68667, which includes Surprise in Nebraska, is classified as Low Diversity. As of 2022, the population is 97% White and 2% two or more races. The village had a population of 90 and a median income of $78,697 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Surprise maintained Low Diversity status, with the White population consistently above 95%. Minor changes in racial composition occurred, including a 1% Asian population in 2016 and 2019, and the emergence of a 2% two or more races category from 2020 onwards. The community's diversity classification remained unchanged throughout the decade.
Median income in Surprise fluctuated significantly. It decreased from $56,929 in 2013 to $50,905 in 2015, then gradually increased to $61,553 by 2019. A sharp rise occurred in 2020 and 2021, peaking at $89,361, before slightly decreasing to $78,697 in 2022. These economic changes did not correlate strongly with the minimal demographic shifts observed.
Population trends were relatively stable, ranging from 76 in 2017 to 96 in 2021. The recent population increase coincided with higher median incomes, potentially indicating improved economic conditions attracting or retaining residents.
The persistent Low Diversity in Surprise contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant income growth observed in 2020-2022 may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The small population size of Surprise makes it more susceptible to large percentage changes in demographics or income based on small absolute changes.
Surprise presents a case of a small, predominantly White community that has maintained its demographic composition despite considerable economic fluctuations over the past decade. The stability in racial makeup, coupled with recent income growth, suggests a community that has experienced economic changes without significant demographic shifts, potentially indicating strong community ties or limited external migration influences.