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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 96062: Predominant White Population and Gradual Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 96062 in Millville, California, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 86% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $66,941, and the population is 879, indicating a small, relatively homogeneous community.
Over the past decade, Millville has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently comprising over 85% of the total population. However, there have been subtle shifts that suggest a slight trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population showed a gradual increase from 5% in 2013 to 8% in 2018, before slightly decreasing to 6% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2% in the early 2010s to 6% in 2022. The Native American population, while small, showed some fluctuation, peaking at 4% in 2016-2018 before declining to 1% in 2022.
These shifts, while not dramatic enough to change the overall "Low Diversity" categorization, suggest that Millville may be slowly transitioning towards slightly increased diversity. The median income in Millville has shown overall growth over the past decade, with some fluctuations. From 2013-2017, median income grew from $52,769 to $67,433, a significant increase of about 28%. From 2018-2020, income levels remained relatively stable, hovering around $66,000. In 2021, there was a notable spike to $74,949, the highest in the decade. In 2022, there was a decrease to $66,941, returning to levels similar to the late 2010s.
These economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the subtle demographic shifts. The overall increase in median income suggests improving economic conditions for the community as a whole, regardless of the minor changes in racial composition. Population trends have been relatively stable, with some fluctuations. From 2013-2016, the population remained around 900-950. From 2017-2019, there was a noticeable decrease to around 750-790. From 2020-2022, there was a rebound to about 880 residents. These population changes do not seem to directly correlate with either the economic trends or the minor demographic shifts.
The predominance of the white population in Millville (86% in 2022) is significantly higher than the overall white population in California, which is typically around 60-65%. The median income of $66,941 in 2022 is close to the California median household income, which was about $78,672 in 2021. This suggests that despite being a small, rural community, Millville's economic status is relatively in line with state averages. The subtle increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial categories, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, although at a much slower pace in Millville compared to many urban areas or the state of California as a whole.
In conclusion, while Millville remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong white majority, there are indications of slow but steady diversification. The community has experienced overall economic growth over the past decade, with incomes generally rising despite some recent fluctuations. These trends suggest a stable, slowly evolving community that is maintaining its rural character while gradually reflecting broader demographic shifts occurring across the country.
