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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 86514: A Study of Racial Composition in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 86514, encompassing Teec Nos Pos in Arizona, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity and a Native American majority. As of 2022, the area is categorized as having "Low Diversity" with 95% of the population identified as Native American. This rural community, spanning over 1,160 square miles, has a population of 5,336 as of 2022, with an estimated 2,044 housing units based on the national average household size.
Throughout the past decade, Teec Nos Pos has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of Native Americans. The Native American population has remained above 95% for the entire period, decreasing slightly from 98% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. This minimal shift indicates a stable racial composition with little influx of other racial groups.
The area has experienced a slight increase in diversity, though still within the "Low Diversity" category. There has been a small growth in the Asian population (from 0% to 1%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 1%) between 2013 and 2022. The white population has remained constant at around 1% throughout this period.
The median income in Teec Nos Pos has shown an upward trend over the past decade, rising from $24,566 in 2013 to $29,866 in 2022, representing a 21.6% increase. This median income remains significantly below the national average, indicating persistent economic challenges in the area.
The population has fluctuated over the years, with a low of 4,702 in 2016-2017 and a peak of 5,537 in 2021. The overall trend shows a modest population growth of about 8.8% from 2013 to 2022. This growth, coupled with the increasing median income, suggests a gradual economic improvement in the community.
The demographic stability of Teec Nos Pos differs from national trends, which generally show increasing diversity across the United States. Many rural areas are experiencing population decline, but this community has maintained and slightly grown its population over the decade.
The economic growth, while positive, still leaves the community below national income averages. This aligns with broader trends of economic challenges in many Native American communities and rural areas across the country.
The high concentration of Native Americans in this zip code (95-98%) is above the national average of about 1.3% and higher than the overall Native American population percentage in Arizona (about 5.3% as of 2021). This suggests that Teec Nos Pos may be part of or near a Native American reservation, which would explain its demographic composition and economic challenges.
Teec Nos Pos has seen modest economic improvements over the past decade, while its racial composition has remained stable. The community faces ongoing economic challenges typical of rural, predominantly Native American areas, but has shown resilience in maintaining its population and gradually increasing median income. The preservation of a high Native American population percentage suggests strong cultural continuity in the face of broader national demographic shifts.
