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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 68938: A Predominantly White Rural Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 68938 in Fairfield, Nebraska, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 94% white, with a total of 329 residents and an estimated 126 housing units. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, with the white population maintaining a majority of at least 93% from 2013 to 2022.
Subtle signs of increasing diversity are evident, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, peaking at 5% in 2020. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, with a peak of 3% in 2021. These changes, while minimal, may indicate the beginning of a transition towards greater diversity, albeit at a slow pace.
The median income in Fairfield has shown significant growth over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $40,837, increasing to $70,564 by 2022, representing a growth of about 73% over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $79,191. This substantial increase in median income could potentially attract a more diverse population to the area, although the impact on racial demographics has been minimal thus far.
Population trends indicate a decline from 411 in 2010 to 329 in 2022, a decrease of about 20%. This population decline, coupled with rising incomes, might suggest a shift in the community's economic base or changing local industries.
The trend of increasing median income in Fairfield is significant and may outpace national averages for rural communities. The slow pace of diversification is common in many rural Midwestern communities, which often remain predominantly white despite national trends towards increased diversity. The population decline observed in Fairfield is consistent with broader trends of rural depopulation seen in many parts of the Midwest.
Fairfield remains a "Low Diversity" community, with subtle signs of demographic change. The significant increase in median income over the past decade is a notable economic trend that may influence future demographic shifts. The community's rural nature and small population size suggest that changes in racial composition are likely to occur gradually. The combination of rising incomes and declining population presents a dynamic that could shape the community's future development and potentially its demographic makeup in the long term.
