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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 99179: Predominantly White Community with Subtle Racial Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 99179 in Uniontown, Washington, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 360 and a median income of $67,806. This community has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the past decade.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Uniontown maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population decreased from 96% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 0-2% throughout the decade, ending at 3% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. Asian and Black populations first appeared in the data in 2022 at 2% and 1% respectively.
The median income in Uniontown has fluctuated over the years. In 2013, it was $59,974, reached a peak of $73,519 in 2017, and was $67,806 in 2022. Despite fluctuations, the overall trend shows a moderate increase in median income over the decade. Population trends have been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations. The population was 392 in 2013, peaked at 421 in 2016, and was 360 in 2022.
Uniontown remains significantly less diverse than Washington state and the United States as a whole. The national trend has been moving towards increased diversity, with many urban and suburban areas seeing more rapid demographic shifts than this rural town. The median income of $67,806 in 2022 is relatively high for a small rural town, suggesting that Uniontown may be economically stable compared to similar-sized rural communities.
Uniontown remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." There are subtle signs of demographic change. The community appears to be in the early stages of becoming a "Transitional Community," with slow but steady increases in minority populations, particularly those identifying as two or more races. These changes, coupled with a generally stable economic picture, suggest that Uniontown may continue to see gradual diversification in the coming years, albeit at a much slower pace than more urban areas of Washington state.
