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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 98581: Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Ryderwood, Washington
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 98581 in Ryderwood, Washington, exhibits Low Diversity characteristics, with the white population comprising 91% of the total in 2022. The median income for this area in 2022 was $56,987, representing a slight decrease from the previous year but an overall increase since 2013.
Over the past decade, Ryderwood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained the Racial Majority, with percentages ranging from 89% to 96% between 2013 and 2022. There are subtle indications of a potential Transitional Community emerging. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a peak of 8% in 2020. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at around 1-2% throughout the period. The Native American population has shown a slight increase from being unreported in earlier years to 1-2% in recent years.
The median income in Ryderwood has shown overall growth, increasing from $52,387 in 2013 to $56,987 in 2022. This growth has not been linear. There was a significant increase in median income from $59,509 in 2020 to $72,008 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $56,987 in 2022. The population has fluctuated over the years, with a low of 1,391 in 2017 and a high of 1,733 in 2019. The 2022 population of 1,637 represents a slight decrease from the peak but an overall increase from a decade ago.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the subtle demographic shifts. The community has maintained its low diversity while experiencing moderate economic growth, suggesting that local economic factors may be more influential than demographic changes in this case.
Ryderwood's racial composition stability contrasts with many urban and suburban areas that have seen more rapid diversification over the past decade. The median income growth in Ryderwood, while positive overall, has been erratic. This pattern may reflect broader economic uncertainties or local economic factors specific to this rural community in Washington state.
Ryderwood represents a stable, predominantly white community with Low Diversity that has experienced moderate economic growth over the past decade. The subtle indications of increasing diversity are occurring at a much slower pace than in many other parts of the country. The community's economic trajectory, marked by overall growth with recent volatility, suggests a complex interplay of local and broader economic factors that may be independent of its demographic composition.
