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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 72384: Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 72384 in Clarkedale, Arkansas, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The racial composition consists of 43% White, 41% Black, and 11% identifying as two or more races. The current median income is $49,610, with a population of 1,560 residents.
Over the past decade, Clarkedale has experienced a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the community was classified as having a "White Majority" with 57% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, this had shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with no single racial group constituting a majority. The White population declined from 57% in 2013 to 43% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 38% to 41%. There was also significant growth in multiracial identification, from 2% in 2013 to 11% in 2022.
The median income in Clarkedale has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. It peaked in 2013 at $55,033, then experienced a general decline until 2017, reaching a low of $40,831. Since then, it has shown an overall upward trend, with a notable spike to $73,863 in 2021 before settling at $49,610 in 2022. The period of increasing diversity initially coincided with a decrease in median income. However, in recent years, both diversity and median income have been increasing.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,400 and 1,650 residents. This stability in population size, combined with increasing diversity, suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to shifts within the existing community rather than significant influxes of new residents.
The trend towards greater diversity in Clarkedale aligns with broader national trends. Many communities across the United States have been experiencing increases in racial and ethnic diversity, particularly with growth in multiracial identification. The economic fluctuations seen in Clarkedale, including the recent upward trend in median income, may reflect broader economic patterns such as recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clarkedale presents a case study of a community transitioning from a clear racial majority to a more diverse composition. This demographic shift, coupled with economic fluctuations, suggests a community in flux, adapting to changing social and economic realities. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends towards greater diversity and economic recovery continue, and how they shape the community's future.
