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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 81430: A Study of 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 81430 in Placerville, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 998 and a median income of $79,162. This classification is based on the white population comprising 88% of the total, which exceeds the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Over the past decade, Placerville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." However, subtle shifts indicate a slow transition towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 96% in 2013 to 88% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The population of two or more races remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Placerville has fluctuated over the past decade, showing relative stability despite minor changes. In 2013, the median income was $85,216, decreasing to $78,532 in 2017, reaching a peak of $86,778 in 2019, and settling at $79,162 in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, with a general upward trend, peaking at 1,134 in 2020 before decreasing to 998 in 2022.
The trend of increasing Hispanic population in Placerville aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic populations in many areas of the United States. The stability of median income in this area, despite demographic shifts, may differ from national trends where changing demographics often correlate with economic changes. The persistence of a strong white majority in this zip code contrasts with many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. that have seen more rapid diversification over the past decade.
Placerville remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts over the past decade hint at a slow transition towards increased diversity. These changes have not significantly impacted the area's economic status, as evidenced by the relatively stable median income. As this trend continues, it will be important to monitor how these gradual demographic shifts may influence the community's socio-economic landscape in the coming years.
