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Demographic Stability and Economic Volatility in Zip Code 52030: A Decade of 100% White Population
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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 52030, representing Andrew in Iowa, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. The area has maintained a white majority population of 100% from 2014 to 2022, with a population of 4 individuals throughout the observed period. This demographic composition presents a case study for examining socio-economic trends in a small, homogeneous rural community.
The racial composition of Andrew has remained stable over the past decade. From 2014 onwards, the community has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population comprising 100% of the total. There is a variation in 2013, where the white population was recorded at 75%, but given the small population size, this could be due to rounding or a temporary change that was quickly reversed.
The lack of demographic shifts in this community contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. This stability might be attributed to factors such as limited economic opportunities, geographical isolation, or strong cultural ties that maintain the existing community structure.
Despite the demographic stability, the median income in Andrew has shown fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2017, there was a downward trend in median income, dropping from $57,461 to $49,070. 2018 saw a slight increase to $49,297. 2019 marked a significant jump to $69,760, the highest point in the observed period. 2020 and 2021 showed continued volatility, with a drop to $60,234 in 2020 and another peak at $73,405 in 2021. The most recent data for 2022 shows a median income of $60,416.
These economic fluctuations suggest that external economic factors, rather than demographic changes, are the primary drivers of income variation in this community. The demographic stability of Andrew stands in contrast to national trends, where many areas have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the non-Hispanic white population in the United States decreased from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020.
The income volatility observed in Andrew, particularly the sharp increases in 2019 and 2021, might reflect broader economic trends such as the pre-pandemic economic boom and the post-lockdown recovery. However, the extreme fluctuations in such a small community could also be heavily influenced by changes in individual circumstances, given the tiny population size.
Andrew presents a case of a "Low Diversity" community that has maintained its demographic composition over the past decade while experiencing economic volatility. This stability in racial makeup, combined with fluctuating incomes, suggests that in very small, homogeneous communities, economic changes may be more influenced by external factors and individual circumstances rather than by demographic shifts. The case of Andrew underscores the importance of considering population size when interpreting demographic and economic data, as small communities can exhibit patterns that diverge from broader regional or national trends.
