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Demographic Trends in Zip Code 50324: Analysis of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 50324 in Windsor Heights, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 5,591 and a median income of $77,670. The demographic composition has been changing slowly over the past decade, showing indications of increasing diversity.
From 2013 to 2022, Windsor Heights maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population comprising over 75% of the total. The white population decreased from 89% in 2013 to 78% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 4% to 9% during this period. Asian and Black populations both grew from 1% each in 2013 to 6% each in 2022. These changes suggest a transition from a "Low Diversity" community towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. Median income increased from $71,352 in 2013 to $77,670 in 2022, a growth of about 8.8%. There was an increase in median income to $85,255 in 2021, coinciding with the most rapid increase in minority populations. The population has grown from 5,210 in 2013 to 5,591 in 2022, indicating the area is attractive to new residents.
These trends align with broader patterns seen in many American suburbs. There is increasing diversity in traditionally white-majority suburbs, often driven by middle-class minority families seeking better schools and housing. Rising incomes in diverse communities are challenging historical patterns of segregation and economic disparity. The changes are gradual rather than abrupt, suggesting organic change rather than sudden policy or economic shocks. The changes in Windsor Heights appear to be happening more slowly than in some rapidly diversifying suburbs, but the trend towards increased diversity is consistent.
Windsor Heights (50324) is undergoing a gradual but significant demographic transformation. While still categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority," it shows indicators of being a "Transitional Community." The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median incomes suggests that this demographic shift is accompanied by economic stability or growth. If these trends continue, Windsor Heights may transition to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, reflecting broader national trends of suburban diversification.
