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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 93604 in Bass Lake, California, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has 152 residents and a median income of $90,158. Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Bass Lake has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population has consistently represented over 80% of the total, with minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The community saw the introduction of Asian residents, representing 2-4% of the population in recent years. By 2022, individuals identifying as two or more races appeared in the data.
The median income in Bass Lake has shown significant volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a sharp decline in median income from $67,571 to $50,428. Post-2015, the community experienced a strong economic recovery. By 2022, the median income had risen to $90,158, a substantial increase of about 79% from its 2015 low. The population declined from 130 in 2013 to a low of 93 in 2017, before rebounding to 152 in 2022. This could suggest an outmigration during economically challenging years, followed by an influx of new residents as economic conditions improved.
Bass Lake's demographic composition is less diverse than California as a whole. The low population density (about 28 people per square mile) suggests a rural setting, which often tends to be less diverse than urban areas in California. The significant income growth in recent years outpaces national averages, potentially reflecting broader economic trends in California's rural areas or specific local developments.
Bass Lake remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The area has experienced significant economic improvement over the past decade, which may be attracting a more diverse population. However, these changes are gradual and have not yet led to a fundamental shift in the community's demographic categorization. The interplay between economic growth and demographic change in this small community offers a microcosm of broader socioeconomic trends in rural California.