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Demographic Analysis of ZIP Code 97326: Race and Income 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
The zip code 97326 (Blodgett, Oregon) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 84% identifying as such. The current median income is $61,334, showing a slight decrease from the previous year but an overall increasing trend over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Blodgett has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity, though at a slow pace. The white population has decreased from 91% in 2019 to 84% in 2022, indicating a gradual shift towards a more diverse community.
The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. This trend suggests that Blodgett may be in the early stages of becoming a "Transitional Community," particularly with regard to its Hispanic population.
The representation of other racial groups has remained relatively stable, with slight increases in the Asian and Native American populations. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has fluctuated between 2% and 6% over the years, currently standing at 5% in 2022.
The median income in Blodgett has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there has been an overall increase from $57,495 to $61,334. This growth has not been linear. The community experienced a significant drop in median income in 2016 to $45,801, followed by a recovery and a peak of $78,277 in 2021.
The periods of increased diversity seem to correlate with higher median incomes. The peak in median income in 2021 coincides with one of the more diverse years in terms of racial composition. This suggests that the gradual increase in diversity might be associated with economic growth in the area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 641 and 788 residents. The slight variations in population do not seem to have a clear correlation with changes in diversity or median income.
Blodgett's gradual shift towards increased diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States. However, the pace of this change appears to be slower in Blodgett compared to national averages.
The economic fluctuations seen in Blodgett, particularly the significant drop in 2016 and the peak in 2021, may reflect broader economic trends such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall increase in median income over the decade is consistent with national trends of economic growth, although the volatility suggests that the local economy may be more sensitive to external factors than larger, more diverse urban areas.
Blodgett remains a "Low Diversity" community but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, particularly with growth in its Hispanic population. This gradual shift appears to be occurring alongside overall positive economic trends, suggesting that increased diversity may be contributing to, or at least coinciding with, economic growth in the area. However, the community's demographic and economic landscape remains subject to significant fluctuations, indicating a potentially dynamic period of change ahead.
