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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 80481: White Majority and Racial Composition 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 80481 in Bark Ranch, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 88% white, with a median income of $89,558. The area has 976 residents spread over 94.76 square miles, indicating a sparsely populated rural region.
Over the past decade, Bark Ranch has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority". The white population decreased slightly from 94% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Native American population increased from 1% to 5% during this period. The Hispanic population remained between 1-3%, while the Asian population increased from 0% to 1%. The category of two or more races grew from 0% to 3%.
The median income in Bark Ranch fluctuated significantly over the decade. It increased from $71,377 in 2013 to $104,669 in 2021, then decreased to $89,558 in 2022. These income changes do not strongly correlate with the demographic shifts. The area maintained a relatively high median income throughout the period.
Population trends in Bark Ranch varied. The population decreased from 1,002 in 2013 to 740 in 2019, then increased to 1,008 in 2021, before slightly decreasing to 976 in 2022. These population changes do not show a clear correlation with income fluctuations or demographic shifts.
The predominance of a white majority in this rural Colorado area is common for similar rural regions in the state and across much of the western United States. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends. The median income in Bark Ranch is higher than the national median household income, suggesting a relatively affluent area. The recent population growth could be part of a broader trend of people moving to less densely populated areas, a movement that gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bark Ranch remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority", but shows subtle signs of increasing diversity. The area maintains a high median income despite fluctuations, indicating economic stability alongside gradual demographic changes. These trends suggest a slowly evolving community that maintains its rural character while experiencing minor shifts in its racial and ethnic composition.
