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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 83209: Predominance of White Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 83209 in Pocatello, Idaho is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 87% identifying as such. The total population in 2022 was 194. Over the past decade, minor fluctuations in demographic composition have occurred, but the area has maintained its status as predominantly white.
From 2013 to 2022, the zip code consistently fell under the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population comprising over 75% of the total. Between 2015 and 2020, a slight trend towards increased diversity was observed, with the white population decreasing from 88% in 2013 to 77% in 2017 and 2020. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to a peak of 13% in 2016. By 2022, the community reverted to its previous "Low Diversity" status, with the white population increasing to 87%.
The median income in this zip code has shown significant fluctuations over the observed period. There was a substantial increase from $46,633 in 2013 to a peak of $76,952 in 2016, coinciding with the period of slightly increased diversity. After 2016, a general downward trend in median income was observed, reaching $60,581 in 2022, aligning with the return to lower diversity levels. The population remained relatively stable throughout this period, fluctuating between 169 and 216 residents.
The demographic makeup of this zip code, with its high percentage of white residents, is not uncommon for rural areas in Idaho and other parts of the Mountain West. The brief period of increasing diversity (2015-2020) aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many parts of the United States, although this zip code's changes were relatively minor compared to national averages. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp rise and subsequent decline, may reflect broader economic trends or changes in local industry.
In conclusion, while this zip code has experienced some minor demographic shifts and significant income fluctuations over the past decade, it has largely maintained its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white community. The brief trend towards increased diversity in the mid-2010s, coinciding with peak median income, suggests a potential link between diversity and economic prosperity, but this trend was not sustained. Further research into local economic factors and regional demographic trends would be necessary to fully understand the dynamics at play in this small community.
