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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 85141: White Majority with Hispanic Presence
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 85141 in Picacho, Arizona, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The population is 50 people, with a median income of $66,118. This rural community has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Picacho has maintained its "White Majority" status. The white population has varied between 54% and 71% during this period. The Hispanic population has shown significant fluctuations, reaching 35% in 2018, decreasing to 20% in 2021, and rising to 26% in 2022. Since 2018, individuals identifying as two or more races have consistently represented 2-3% of the population, indicating a gradual increase in racial diversity.
The median income in Picacho has generally increased, rising from $67,055 in 2013 to $66,118 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $70,395, coinciding with the highest percentage of white population (71%) and the lowest Hispanic population (20%) in the recorded period. There is no strong correlation between population size and median income. The population has fluctuated between 34 and 60 residents over the decade, while income has generally trended upward regardless of population changes.
Picacho is an extremely low-density rural area with a population of 50 in 2022 spread over 7.49 square miles. This contrasts with broader urbanization trends seen nationally. The 2022 median income of $66,118 is relatively high for a rural area, suggesting that Picacho may be economically stable compared to similar rural communities. While there is some diversity, primarily with the Hispanic population, the community lacks the level of racial diversity seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States.
Picacho presents a case of a small, predominantly white rural community that has maintained relative stability in its racial makeup over the past decade, with subtle shifts towards increased diversity. Its economic trajectory has been generally positive, with rising median incomes despite population fluctuations. The community's ability to maintain and increase its median income while remaining small and rural is noteworthy.
