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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 80816: Predominantly White Population with Slow Diversification
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 80816 in Florissant, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition shows 86% of the population identifying as white, with a median income of $61,530. This rural zip code covers 322.74 square miles and has a population of 6,756 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Florissant has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." There are subtle signs of increasing diversity, occurring at a slow pace. The white population has decreased from 91% in 2013 to 86% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% to 4% during this period.
These changes are not substantial enough to shift the community's classification from "Low Diversity," but they indicate a gradual trend towards increased racial diversity. The area could be considered a slowly "Transitional Community," as evidenced by the consistent, though minor, increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The median income in Florissant has shown overall growth, rising from $53,738 in 2013 to $61,530 in 2022, an increase of about 14.5% over the decade. This growth has not been steady. There was a significant jump in median income from $62,684 in 2020 to $70,892 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $61,530 in 2022. The population has grown from 6,213 in 2013 to 6,756 in 2022, an increase of about 8.7%.
While Florissant remains predominantly white, its gradual diversification aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural areas. The pace of change is slower than in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The income growth in Florissant, while positive, may not have kept pace with national averages or inflation rates. The recent volatility in median income (2020-2022) mirrors national economic uncertainties during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The area's low population density (approximately 21 people per square mile) is characteristic of many rural Western U.S. communities. Florissant remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but there are signs of slow demographic shifts and economic changes. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of transition, balancing traditional rural characteristics with gradual diversification and economic development.
