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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 81639: A Predominantly White Community in Colorado
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 81639 in Hayden, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of white residents as of 2022. The demographic composition consists of 87% white population, with a median income of $72,043. This rural area covers 851.46 square miles and has a population of 3,759 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Hayden has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." There are indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The white population percentage has decreased from 91% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. Residents identifying as two or more races have increased from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at approximately 8% throughout the decade.
The economic landscape of Hayden has improved over the past decade. Median income has increased from $56,879 in 2013 to $72,043 in 2022, a rise of about 27%. A notable increase in median income occurred in 2021, reaching $83,308, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has fluctuated but shown an overall increase from 3,533 in 2013 to 3,759 in 2022.
The economic growth appears to coincide with subtle demographic shifts, potentially indicating that the area is attracting a slightly more diverse population due to improving economic conditions.
The rural Colorado town is changing at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in urban centers. The economic growth aligns with broader trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession.
The stability of the Hispanic population at around 8% is lower than Colorado's overall Hispanic population percentage of approximately 22% as of 2022. This suggests that Hayden may not be experiencing the same level of Hispanic population growth as other parts of the state.
The increase in median income exceeds the national average over the same period, indicating that Hayden may be benefiting from specific local or regional economic factors, possibly related to industries prevalent in rural Colorado.
Hayden remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, with subtle indications of slow demographic change coupled with significant economic improvement. These trends suggest a community that is experiencing economic growth while gradually becoming slightly more diverse, though at a pace much slower than many urban areas across the nation.
