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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 81521: Predominantly White Community with Subtle Shifts
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 81521 in Fruita, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 83% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $63,480, and the population has grown to 15,289 residents.
Fruita has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" over the past decade. The percentage of white residents has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 81% and 87% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase from 9% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. Other racial groups, including Asian, Black, and Native American populations, have remained consistently low, generally at or below 1% each. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1% in previous years to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Fruita has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2020, it remained relatively stable, ranging from about $60,000 to $64,000. There was a significant increase in 2021 to $74,245, followed by a return to previous levels in 2022 at $63,480. Population growth has been steady, increasing from 12,967 in 2010 to 15,289 in 2022, representing a growth of about 18% over 12 years.
Fruita's demographic composition, with its strong white majority, is not uncommon for smaller cities in less urbanized areas of the United States. The gradual increase in Hispanic population and individuals identifying as two or more races aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a slower pace in this community. The median income levels in Fruita appear to be relatively stable and likely close to or slightly above the national median, suggesting a reasonably prosperous community.
While Fruita remains a "Low Diversity" community with a clear "White Majority," there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. If current trends continue, particularly the growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations, the community may gradually transition towards moderate diversity in the coming decades. The economic stability of the area, as reflected in steady income levels and population growth, may continue to attract new residents, potentially accelerating these demographic shifts in the future.
