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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 98597: White Majority with Low Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 98597 zip code area of Yelm, Washington, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 78% identifying as such. The current median income is $75,999, and the population has grown to 26,154 residents.
Over the past decade, Yelm has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community, with the white population remaining above 75%. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The white population has slightly decreased from 82% in 2013 to 78% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population, from 8% in 2014 to 9% in 2022. The "two or more races" category has doubled from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Yelm has shown growth over the decade, rising from $63,102 in 2013 to $75,999 in 2022, an increase of about 20%. This economic growth correlates with the gradual increase in diversity. As the median income rose, the community saw small increases in Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander populations. The population grew steadily from 21,838 in 2013 to 26,154 in 2022, a 19.8% increase, aligning closely with the income growth rate.
Yelm's population growth rate of 19.8% over a decade is significant. The median income growth of 20% over ten years is substantial. Despite this growth, the area remains less diverse than many urban areas in the United States.
Yelm remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are signs of gradual change. The economic growth and population increase suggest a community in transition, potentially moving towards greater diversity in the coming years if current trends continue. The correlation between economic growth and increasing diversity, though modest, aligns with broader national patterns of economic opportunity driving demographic change.
