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Demographic Evolution in Zip Code 59344: Analysis of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 59344, encompassing Plevna in Montana, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 91% of the total, with individuals identifying as two or more races representing 9%. The area has experienced fluctuations in population and median income over the past decade, with the most recent data showing a population of 351 and a median income of $67,370 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Plevna has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. There are subtle signs of a gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The category of two or more races has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. A small Hispanic presence (1-2%) was reported in some years between 2015 and 2019. These changes suggest that Plevna may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, albeit at a slow pace.
The median income in Plevna has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, median income decreased from $60,249 to $49,229. In 2017-2018, there was a sharp increase to $77,083. From 2019 to 2022, income fluctuated between $66,388 and $93,288, settling at $67,370 in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, ranging from a low of 259 in 2020 to a high of 351 in 2022. The years with the highest median income do not necessarily correspond to the years with the highest population.
There doesn't appear to be a clear correlation between the subtle demographic shifts and the economic trends. The increase in diversity has been gradual and consistent, while economic indicators have been more volatile.
Plevna's small population and large land area (507.83 square miles) suggest it is a rural community. Many rural areas in the United States have been experiencing population decline and economic challenges, but Plevna seems to be maintaining its population and even showing some growth. Montana is generally known for having a predominantly white population, so the slight increase in diversity in Plevna, while small, may be part of a broader trend of increasing diversity in the state. The significant fluctuations in median income could be indicative of an economy reliant on a few major employers or industries, which is common in small rural towns. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly in the "two or more races" category, aligns with national trends of increasing multiracial populations and growing diversity in rural areas, albeit at a slower pace than urban centers.
In conclusion, while Plevna remains a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority, there are early indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The economic picture is mixed, with significant income volatility over the past decade. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of transition, balancing traditional demographics with subtle changes that may shape its future character and economy.
