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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 80648: A Study of 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
The zip code 80648 in Nunn, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population of 1,563 is predominantly white (82%), with a median income of $78,408. This small town has undergone notable demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Nunn has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". The white population percentage increased slightly from 81% in 2013 to 82% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 15% in 2013, dropping to 3% in 2017, and rising to 14% in 2022. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races grew from 3% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Nunn has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $72,416 in 2013 to $78,408 in 2022, an increase of about 8.3%. There was a significant dip in median income between 2013 and 2015, falling to $65,133. The income recovered and peaked at $75,788 in 2019 before another slight decline in 2020, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, there has been a steady increase in median income.
The population has grown significantly, from 1,058 in 2013 to 1,563 in 2022, an increase of about 47.7%. This population growth coincides with the overall increase in median income, suggesting economic opportunities may be attracting new residents.
The median household income in Nunn ($78,408 in 2022) is higher than the national median income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The town's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. As of 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally, compared to Nunn's 82%. The population growth in Nunn (47.7% over a decade) is significantly higher than the national average, which was about 7.4% from 2010 to 2020.
Nunn remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority". It has experienced subtle shifts towards slightly increased diversity. These demographic changes have occurred alongside substantial population growth and overall economic improvement, suggesting a slowly evolving community that is attracting new residents while maintaining its core demographic character.
