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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68841: Predominantly White Population in Giltner, Nebraska
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68841 in Giltner, Nebraska, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is 93% white, categorizing it as a "White Majority" community. The median income in 2022 was $67,463, and the population was 493, indicating a small, predominantly white rural community.
Over the past decade, Giltner has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 98% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to a peak of 5% in 2019, before declining to 2% in 2022. A small Asian community emerged, growing to 3% by 2022. Black, Pacific Islander, and multiracial populations have remained consistently low, never exceeding 1% each. Despite these minor changes, the community has not transitioned to a different diversity category over the decade.
The median income in Giltner has shown overall growth, rising from $58,200 in 2013 to $67,463 in 2022, an increase of about 16%. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $70,794. There was a notable dip in 2021 to $62,366 before recovering in 2022. Population trends have been variable, with an overall decline from 539 in 2013 to 493 in 2022, representing an 8.5% decrease. The population peaked at 585 in 2011 and reached its lowest point of 446 in 2019.
The slight increase in diversity coincides with periods of higher median income, suggesting that economic opportunities may have attracted a small number of non-white residents. However, the overall low diversity and recent income fluctuations might indicate challenges in sustaining this trend.
Giltner's demographic composition is characteristic of many small, rural Midwestern communities. The persistent White Majority and Low Diversity status, despite minor changes, align with broader trends in similar rural areas that often experience slower demographic shifts compared to urban centers.
The income growth, despite recent fluctuations, generally aligns with national trends of increasing median incomes over the past decade. However, the population decline may reflect challenges faced by many small rural communities, such as outmigration of younger residents to urban areas for economic opportunities.
Giltner has experienced some minor demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade. It remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community with a relatively stable economic profile. The subtle changes observed may indicate the beginning of a very slow diversification process, but the community has not yet reached a point of significant demographic transition.
