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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 95679: White Majority and Racial Composition Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 95679 in Rumsey, California, is classified as a "White Majority" community with low population density as of 2022. The area has a population of 114 people across 25.97 square miles, indicating a rural setting. The white population comprises 74% of the total, and the median income is $61,160.
Over the past decade, Rumsey has experienced significant demographic changes. The area has maintained its "White Majority" status throughout the observed period, although the degree of this majority has fluctuated. In 2013, it was barely a "White Majority" at 51%. From 2014 to 2019, it fell into a "White Plurality" category, with the white population ranging from 47% to 64%. Since 2020, it has solidified its "White Majority" status, reaching 74% in 2022.
The Hispanic population in the area has shown notable fluctuations. It peaked at 26% in 2016, nearly creating a "Moderate Diversity" scenario. However, it has since declined, reaching only 11% in 2022. The area has shifted between "Moderate Diversity" and "Low Diversity" categories. From 2013 to 2019, it mostly exhibited "Moderate Diversity" with significant representation from white and Hispanic populations. Since 2020, it has moved towards "Low Diversity" as the white population became more dominant.
The median income in Rumsey has shown remarkable volatility. From 2013 to 2015, the median income was exceptionally high, peaking at $119,250 in 2014. There was a dramatic drop in median income from 2015 to 2016, falling from $110,136 to $69,380. After several years of lower incomes, 2021 saw a significant increase to $112,051, followed by a return to lower levels in 2022 at $61,160.
The period of highest diversity (2013-2019) coincided with both the highest and lowest median incomes, suggesting that economic factors may not be directly tied to racial composition in this small community. The recent trend towards lower diversity and a solidified white majority has occurred alongside moderate income levels, neither as high as the peak years nor as low as the post-2015 decline.
The population has fluctuated between 100 and 176 residents over the decade, with no clear correlation to either racial composition or income levels. The demographic shifts in Rumsey appear to run counter to broader national trends of increasing diversity. The extreme income volatility is also unusual and may be related to the very small population size, where changes in a few households can significantly impact overall statistics.
Rumsey presents a case of a small, rural community that has experienced significant demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade. Despite these changes, it has maintained its status as a predominantly white area, transitioning from periods of moderate diversity to its current state of lower diversity. The economic volatility, particularly the dramatic shifts in median income, suggests a community highly sensitive to individual economic changes, likely due to its small population size.
