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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Zip Code 73734: A Study of Racial Composition in Dover, Oklahoma
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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 73734 in Dover, Oklahoma, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 80% of the community, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. In 2022, the median income was $69,392, and the population was 306, indicating a small, predominantly white community with a moderately high income level.
Over the past decade, Dover has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population percentage has fluctuated slightly, ranging from 69% to 82%. The Hispanic population increased from 12% in 2013 to 25% in 2019, before declining to 11% in 2022. Native American and Two or More Races categories have shown minor fluctuations but remain relatively small portions of the population.
The median income in Dover has shown a general upward trend over the decade. From 2013 to 2022, income increased from $55,464 to $69,392, representing a 25% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $75,824. The population has fluctuated between 306 and 400 residents over the decade, with no clear correlation to income changes.
As the community maintained its "White Majority" status, median income generally increased. The period of highest Hispanic representation in 2019 coincided with a slight dip in median income compared to the previous year. The years with the highest median incomes align with a slight decrease in the white population percentage and a minor increase in diversity, although the changes are not dramatic enough to change the overall community classification.
The income growth in Dover is likely above the national average, considering that U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation). The persistent "Low Diversity" classification contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The fluctuation in the Hispanic population might reflect broader migration patterns or economic opportunities that temporarily attracted Hispanic residents to the area.
Dover represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced notable economic growth over the past decade. While there have been minor shifts in racial composition, particularly with the Hispanic population, these changes have not been sufficient to alter the overall demographic categorization of the area. The community's economic improvements appear to have benefited the majority population, with no clear evidence of increased diversity leading to significant economic changes.
