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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 96087: Persistent Low Diversity and White Population Dominance
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 96087 in Shasta, California, exhibits Low Diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 86% of the total, meeting the criterion for one racial group dominating (over 75% of the population) with minimal representation from other groups. As of 2022, the area has a population of 42 people and a median income of $81,472.
From 2013 to 2022, Shasta consistently maintained Low Diversity status. The white population remained the dominant racial group, ranging from 83% to 87%. This stability in racial composition indicates a relatively static community in terms of demographic makeup.
Minor shifts occurred within minority populations. The Asian population fluctuated between 0% and 4%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable at around 4-5%. The Native American population varied between 0% and 4%. The population identifying as two or more races consistently represented about 2-4% of the community. These minor fluctuations did not significantly alter the overall racial composition of the area, maintaining its Low Diversity categorization throughout the decade.
The median income in Shasta showed considerable volatility. It peaked in 2021 at $96,355, increasing from $58,138 in 2017. A notable drop occurred from $96,355 in 2021 to $81,472 in 2022. This economic volatility does not strongly correlate with demographic shifts, as the racial composition remained relatively stable. The income fluctuations may indicate broader economic factors affecting the region or changes in the small population's individual circumstances.
Population trends show a slight decline from 54 residents in 2010 to 42 in 2022. This small population size means that minor changes in household composition can lead to significant percentage shifts in both demographics and income levels.
Shasta's demographic stability contrasts with many areas of California, which have generally trended towards greater diversity over the past decade. The area's persistent Low Diversity categorization suggests it may be somewhat isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more urban or rapidly growing parts of the state.
The income volatility, particularly the sharp increase from 2017 to 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, might reflect broader economic trends such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery. However, in such a small community, these changes could also be due to the arrival or departure of a few high-income households.
Shasta presents a case of demographic stability in an era of increasing diversity in many parts of California. Its small population size makes it particularly susceptible to significant statistical shifts based on minor changes, which is evident in its income fluctuations. Despite these economic changes, the racial composition has remained consistently categorized as Low Diversity throughout the decade.
