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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 80024: Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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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 80024 in Derby, Colorado, is classified as a "Hispanic Majority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The Hispanic population comprises 63% of the total, while the White population accounts for 32%. The area has undergone demographic changes and economic fluctuations in the past decade, reflecting broader socio-economic trends.
From 2013 to 2022, Derby transitioned from a "Majority-Minority" community to a "Hispanic Majority" area. In 2013, the Hispanic population was 61%, with significant White (22%) and Native American (10%) populations. By 2022, the Hispanic majority increased to 63%, the White population grew to 32%, and the Native American presence decreased.
The median income in Derby has shown significant volatility over the past decade. It started at $53,311 in 2013, peaked at $86,290 in 2019, and then declined to $66,354 in 2022. The initial rise in median income (2013-2019) coincided with a growing Hispanic majority, while the subsequent decline (2019-2022) occurred as the White population percentage increased.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 484 and 592 residents over the decade, with a decrease to 431 in 2022. This recent population drop, coupled with the income decline, may indicate broader economic challenges affecting all demographic groups.
The demographic trends in Derby align with broader national patterns of increasing Hispanic populations in many areas. The transition to a more pronounced Hispanic majority, coupled with the recent increase in White population percentage, suggests a dynamic community undergoing significant demographic changes.
Derby presents a case study of a small, evolving community with a clear Hispanic majority and moderate diversity. The economic and demographic changes over the past decade highlight the interconnected nature of racial composition and economic conditions in small American communities.
