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Demographic and Economic Trends in Zip Code 80483: A Study of Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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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 80483 in Yampa, Colorado, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022, with a white population of 87%. The current median income is $77,130, and the population has decreased from 22 in 2010 to 15 in 2022. This small, predominantly white community has undergone significant economic and demographic changes in recent years.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Yampa has maintained a status of Low Diversity, with the white population consistently above 75%. From 2013 to 2016, the community was highly homogeneous, with the white population ranging from 95% to 100%. In 2017, a Hispanic population (5%) was introduced, and the white population decreased to 91%. This trend continued through 2020, which was the most diverse year in the dataset, with 83% white, 4% Hispanic, and 4% Asian populations. By 2022, there was a slight reversal, with the white population increasing to 87%.
The economic landscape of Yampa has experienced significant changes that appear to correlate with its demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2017, median income remained relatively stable, ranging from $44,332 to $51,060. As the community began to diversify slightly from 2017 onwards, there was a marked increase in median income. By 2019, it had risen to $68,477. The peak of diversity in 2020 coincided with a substantial increase in median income to $77,130. In 2022, as the community became slightly less diverse, the median income remained at the 2020 level of $77,130.
These trends suggest that the brief period of increased diversity coincided with economic growth in the community. However, with such a small population, individual changes can have a disproportionate impact on overall statistics.
The trend towards increasing diversity, albeit slight, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. The significant increase in median income from $52,173 in 2013 to $77,130 in 2022 outpaces national averages for the same period, suggesting strong local economic growth. However, the declining population runs counter to trends in many desirable areas, which often see population growth alongside economic improvement.
In conclusion, Yampa remains a Low Diversity community but has experienced subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade. These changes, occurring in a very small population, highlight the complex interplay between diversity, economic development, and community dynamics in rural America.
