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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68883: Racial Composition and Economic Trends (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68883 in Wood River, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition consists of 84% white population and 14% Hispanic population. The median income for 2022 was $61,809, showing a slight decrease from the previous year but an overall moderate increase from the beginning of the decade.
Wood River has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 90% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 8% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. Other racial groups have minimal representation, with the "Two or More Races" category increasing from 0% to 2% over the decade.
The median income in Wood River has fluctuated over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a significant increase from $63,203 to $66,510. Between 2015 and 2018, the median income decreased to $59,637. From 2019 to 2022, the median income has shown some recovery, reaching $61,809 in 2022, with a notable spike to $72,473 in 2021.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,000 and 2,400 residents throughout the decade. The population increased from 2,085 in 2013 to 2,281 in 2022, aligning with the gradual increase in diversity.
The gradual increase in Hispanic population in Wood River aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. However, the pace of change in Wood River appears to be slower than national averages. The economic fluctuations in Wood River may reflect broader economic trends experienced in rural Midwestern communities.
Wood River remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but there are signs of a slow transition towards greater diversity, primarily driven by growth in the Hispanic population. This demographic shift, coupled with the fluctuating but generally increasing median income, indicates a community in gradual transition, balancing traditional demographics with emerging diversity and economic changes.
