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Demographic Evolution of Zip Code 81251: From Hispanic Plurality to White Majority (2013-2022)
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 81251, representing Twin Lakes, Colorado, experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the area is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. The population stands at 483 with a median income of $100,535.
From 2013 to 2016, the area was characterized as a "Hispanic Plurality" with Hispanic population percentages ranging from 51-58%. A shift occurred from 2017 to 2022, resulting in a "White Majority" status, with white population percentages consistently above 50%, peaking at 63% in 2020 and 2021.
The community's diversity level fluctuated over the decade. It moved from "Moderate Diversity" (2013-2016) to "Low Diversity" (2017-2020), and back to "Moderate Diversity" (2021-2022). These fluctuations classify Twin Lakes as a "Transitional Community."
The median income in Twin Lakes grew significantly, increasing from $60,517 in 2013 to $100,535 in 2022. The population experienced volatility, peaking at 744 in 2016 and declining to 483 in 2022. The shift towards a White majority coincided with a substantial increase in median income, particularly from 2019 to 2020 when income increased from $60,118 to $100,516.
The income growth in Twin Lakes outpaces national averages, suggesting a rapidly gentrifying area or influx of higher-income residents. The shift from Hispanic plurality to White majority, coupled with income increases, may indicate changing housing affordability or economic opportunities affecting the community's composition. The population volatility is unusual for established communities, suggesting external factors might be influencing residency patterns.
Twin Lakes has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. It has transitioned from a moderately diverse, Hispanic plurality community to a more affluent, White majority area with moderate diversity. These changes, coupled with substantial income growth and population fluctuations, suggest a community in flux, potentially influenced by broader economic and social factors affecting small communities in Colorado or the broader Mountain West region.
