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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 68010 in Boys Town, Nebraska, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 61% of the total, while the Black population accounts for 29%. The area's median income in 2022 was $74,687, indicating a relatively affluent community with a population of 504 residents.
Boys Town has transitioned from a "White Majority" community to one of "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. In 2013, the area was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a 69% white population. By 2022, the white population decreased to 61%, while the Black population increased from 19% to 29%. This shift suggests a trend towards increased diversity, although not yet reaching the threshold for "High Diversity" or "Majority-Minority" status. The Hispanic population has remained below 10%, with a peak of 12% in 2021.
The community can be described as a "Transitional Community" due to the consistent increase in the Black population and the decrease in the white population over the years. As the community has become more diverse, there has been an upward trend in median income. From $64,461 in 2013, it rose to $74,687 in 2022, an increase of about 16%. This indicates that the increasing diversity has not negatively impacted the community's economic standing and may have contributed to its economic growth.
The population has decreased from 627 in 2013 to 504 in 2022, a reduction of about 20%. This could indicate selective out-migration, possibly related to the changing demographics or other local factors.
The trends observed in Boys Town align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in many communities. The economic growth alongside increasing diversity is consistent with research suggesting that diversity can contribute to economic dynamism in communities.
The decreasing population in a period of economic growth is unusual and may warrant further investigation into local factors such as housing availability, job market changes, or shifts in the mission or operations of Boys Town itself, given its unique status as a village centered around youth care and services.
Boys Town presents a case of a small community transitioning towards greater diversity while maintaining economic growth. The interplay between demographic shifts, economic trends, and population changes offers a picture of a community in transition, potentially influenced by its unique status and mission.