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Demographic Transition to Low Diversity in Goodsprings, Nevada
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Goodsprings, Nevada, is a small community that has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade while experiencing notable economic fluctuations. As of 2022, the city falls under the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population comprising 100% of its residents. This racial homogeneity has been a constant feature since at least 2013, the earliest year for which detailed racial data is available.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Goodsprings has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has constituted the entirety of the community since 2021, with previous years showing a slight variation but still maintaining a strong white majority. This consistency suggests a stable racial composition with little influx of diverse populations.
The community has experienced significant economic changes. The median income has shown a generally upward trend, increasing from $101,794 in 2013 to $125,088 in 2022, representing a 22.9% growth over this period. This increase suggests improving economic conditions for the residents of Goodsprings. The population has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 22 residents in 2018 and dropping to 14 in 2022. This fluctuation in such a small community could have significant impacts on local dynamics and potentially on median income calculations.
Goodsprings appears to be an exception to national trends of increasing diversity in many communities, maintaining its homogeneous racial composition. The economic growth observed in Goodsprings aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth post-2008 recession, although the extent of growth here seems particularly strong for such a small community.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that Goodsprings will continue to remain in the "Low Diversity" category in the near future. The consistent racial composition over a decade suggests limited factors driving demographic change in this small community. Economically, if the upward trend in median income continues, Goodsprings may see further increases in prosperity. However, the fluctuating population size in such a small community could lead to volatility in economic indicators.
Given the extremely small population and limited geographic area, any changes could have outsized effects on both demographic and economic metrics. Therefore, while the community is likely to remain in the "Low Diversity" category, minor changes could lead to rapid shifts in categorization or economic status. Goodsprings presents a case of a micro-community maintaining racial homogeneity while experiencing economic growth, diverging from broader national trends towards increased diversity but aligning with trends of economic improvement.
