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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 72354: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 72354 in Lepanto, Arkansas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 76% white, with a median income of $34,410. The city's population in 2022 was 2,079. Demographic changes and economic fluctuations have occurred over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Lepanto maintained its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status. The white population decreased slightly from 79% to 76%. The black population declined from 16% to 7%. The Hispanic population increased from 3% to 7%. The category of two or more races grew from 2% to 10%.
Median income in Lepanto showed an overall increase. In 2013, it was $26,204. It peaked at $38,089 in 2021 and stood at $34,410 in 2022. This indicates an improving economic situation for residents, although the median income remains below the national average.
Population trends were relatively stable. The population was 2,028 in 2013, peaked at 2,398 in 2018, and was 2,079 in 2022, showing a slight overall increase over the decade.
The subtle shifts towards increased Hispanic and multiracial populations in Lepanto align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. However, the decrease in the African American population contrasts with many areas that are seeing increased racial diversity across all groups.
The rising median income is a positive sign for the community, although income levels still lag behind national averages, which is common in many rural areas and small towns across the United States.
Lepanto has maintained its community size in an era when many small towns are facing population decline. This stability, combined with the gradual increase in income and subtle shifts towards more diversity, indicates that Lepanto is slowly evolving while maintaining its core demographic character.
