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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 69171: A Study of Racial Homogeneity in Willow Island, Nebraska
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Willow Island, Nebraska (zip code 69171) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the area has a population of 15 people, with 100% of residents identifying as white. This small, homogeneous community has maintained its racial composition over the past decade, showing little change in diversity.
Throughout the entire period from 2013 to 2022, Willow Island has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has remained dominant, comprising between 93% to 100% of the total population. There have been no significant shifts or transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial demographic over time.
The median income in Willow Island has fluctuated over the years, but generally remained within a similar range. In 2013, the median income was $67,090, peaking at $72,334 in 2017, and then declining to $62,629 in 2022. This represents a slight overall decrease of about 6.6% from 2013 to 2022.
The population has also seen a slight decline, from 18 people in 2013 to 15 people in 2022. This small decrease in population, coupled with the minor fluctuations in median income, suggests a relatively stable economic situation for the community, albeit with a slight downward trend.
Willow Island appears to be resistant to changes in diversity. This could be attributed to its extremely small population and rural location, which may not attract diverse newcomers or experience significant demographic shifts.
The median household income in Willow Island ($62,629 in 2022) is slightly lower than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. Given the very small sample size of this community, income figures may be more volatile and less representative than in larger populations.
In such a small community, even minor changes in population or individual incomes can have a significant impact on overall statistics. The stability in racial composition and relatively modest changes in income over the decade suggest a community that has experienced little external influence or internal change.
Willow Island presents a picture of a small, racially homogeneous rural community that has maintained its demographic character over the past decade, with only minor economic fluctuations. This stands in contrast to national trends of increasing diversity and urbanization, highlighting the unique characteristics of small, rural American communities.
