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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 99031: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 99031 in Spangle, Washington, is classified as a Low Diversity area as of 2022. The population is 88% white, meeting the criteria for a racial group dominance of over 75% representation. The community has a population of 762 and a median income of $69,067, indicating a small, predominantly white community with a moderate income level.
Over the past decade, Spangle has maintained its Low Diversity status. However, subtle signs of increasing diversity are evident. The white population decreased from 95% in 2017 to 88% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 1% to 4%, and the population identifying as two or more races doubled from 2% to 4%. These changes, while not dramatic, suggest a slow transition towards slightly more diversity.
The median income in Spangle has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. It declined from $54,874 in 2013 to $48,864 in 2016, then increased substantially to $81,256 in 2021, before decreasing to $69,067 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to directly correlate with the subtle demographic changes. The population has grown from 655 in 2013 to 762 in 2022, a modest increase of about 16%.
Spangle's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59% nationally, compared to Spangle's 88% white population. This indicates that Spangle is considerably less diverse than the national average.
The gradual increase in diversity in Spangle, though small, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. However, the pace of change in Spangle appears to be slower than in many other areas of the country.
In conclusion, Spangle remains a Low Diversity community with a strong white majority. There are early indications of a potential transition towards slightly increased diversity. This shift, coupled with overall economic growth over the past decade, suggests that the community may be slowly evolving. However, these changes are subtle and would need to accelerate significantly to alter the fundamental demographic character of the area in the near future.
