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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 83427: Predominantly White Population in Iona, Idaho
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 83427 in Iona, Idaho, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 94% white, a demographic composition that has remained stable over the past decade. The median income in the area is $79,286, indicating a relatively affluent community compared to national averages.
From 2013 to 2022, Iona has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. Minor changes in other racial groups have been observed, with the Hispanic population fluctuating between 1% and 5%, and the population identifying as two or more races increasing from 0% to 2% by 2022. Other racial groups have maintained consistently low representation.
The median income in Iona has shown an upward trend over the past decade. It increased from $62,146 in 2013 to $79,369 in 2017, and slightly decreased to $79,286 in 2022. This represents an overall increase of 27.6% from 2013 to 2022. The population has grown from 936 in 2013 to 1,420 in 2022, an increase of 51.7%.
Iona's racial homogeneity is high compared to national averages. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally in 2022, significantly lower than Iona's 94%. The median household income in Iona ($79,286 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The population growth rate of Iona (51.7% over a decade) is much higher than the national average of 7-8% per decade.
Iona represents a rapidly growing, affluent, and racially homogeneous community within the broader context of increasing national diversity and more modest income growth. The stability of its racial composition, despite rapid population growth, indicates that new residents are likely demographically similar to the existing population. This may be due to specific local economic or cultural factors attracting similar demographics.
