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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 75473: A Study of Racial Composition in Powderly, Texas
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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 75473 in Powderly, Texas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 85% white, with a median income of $63,536. Powderly is a rural community covering 68.01 square miles, with a population of 2,865 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Powderly has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area, with the white population consistently above 78%. The area briefly approached "Moderate Diversity" around 2017-2019, with the Hispanic population reaching 14% and the two or more races category increasing to 5%. By 2022, the community returned to a stronger "Low Diversity" status, with the white population increasing to 85% and other racial groups showing slight declines.
The community has exhibited characteristics of a "Transitional Community" in terms of multiracial representation. The "two or more races" category increased from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2020, before settling at 4% in 2022.
The median income in Powderly has fluctuated over the past decade. There was a decline from $66,621 in 2013 to $58,198 in 2016, coinciding with a period of slightly increasing diversity. The median income increased significantly to $72,401 in 2021, the highest in the recorded period, before decreasing to $63,536 in 2022. The years with the highest diversity (2017-2019) saw relatively stable median incomes around $60,000-$63,000.
Population trends indicate a general decline from 3,213 in 2010 to 2,865 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This could suggest outmigration, potentially influencing the area's demographic composition.
Powderly's demographic composition is less diverse than many urban areas in Texas, which have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. The median income of $63,536 in 2022 is lower than the Texas state median household income, which was approximately $67,321 in 2021. The area's resistance to significant demographic change, despite some fluctuations, suggests it may be more isolated from broader urbanization and diversification trends observed in many parts of Texas.
In conclusion, Powderly has experienced minor demographic fluctuations over the past decade but has largely maintained its status as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The economic trends show some volatility, with recent improvements in median income. These patterns indicate a relatively stable community that has been somewhat insulated from major demographic shifts seen in more urban areas of Texas, although the brief periods of increasing diversity and fluctuating incomes suggest the potential for future changes.
