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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 83616: Predominantly White Population with Emerging Hispanic Growth
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 83616 in Eagle, Idaho, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 86% of the total, with a Hispanic population of 9%. The median income in 2022 was $96,961, indicating an affluent community with income levels significantly above the national median.
Over the past decade, Eagle has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population, while remaining the majority, has decreased from 93% in 2016 to 86% in 2022. This change suggests a gradual transition towards increased diversity. The most significant change has been the growth of the Hispanic population, which increased from 3% in 2015 to 9% in 2022. This trend indicates that Eagle may be slowly moving towards a "Transitional Community" status.
The Asian population has increased from less than 1% in the early 2010s to 2% by 2022. A small Black population (1% in 2021) has emerged, and the two or more races category has grown from 1% to 2-3%. These changes further support the transitional trend in the community's demographics.
The demographic shifts in Eagle have occurred alongside significant economic growth. The median income has increased from $90,350 in 2013 to $96,961 in 2022, with a peak of $109,480 in 2021. This economic prosperity likely contributes to the area's attractiveness to new residents, potentially driving some of the observed demographic changes.
The population has grown substantially, from 22,139 in 2010 to 33,262 in 2022, representing a 50% increase. This rapid growth could be a factor in the increasing diversity, as new residents from various backgrounds move into the area.
Eagle's demographic evolution is consistent with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the pace of change appears to be slower than in many other suburban communities across the United States. The economic growth in Eagle outpaces many similar-sized communities, which may be attracting a more diverse population of high-income earners from various backgrounds.
Eagle remains a predominantly white, affluent community with low diversity, but there are signs of a gradual shift towards increased racial and ethnic diversity. This transition, coupled with strong economic growth and population increase, suggests that Eagle may be at the beginning stages of a long-term demographic transformation. The pace of change remains slow compared to national averages, indicating that significant shifts in the community's racial composition may take several more decades to materialize fully.
