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Demographics and Race in Zip Code 56444: A Study of Low Diversity in Deerwood, Minnesota
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 56444 in Deerwood, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population constitutes 95% of the total population, which meets the criteria for a racial group dominating with over 75% of the population. The area has a population of 2,930 and a median income of $67,832 as of 2022.
Deerwood has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. There are minor indications of increasing diversity, progressing at a slow rate. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 98% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The "two or more races" category has increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. By 2022, small percentages of Black (1%) and Hispanic (1%) populations have emerged, which were not present in earlier years.
The median income in Deerwood has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $49,859. By 2022, it had increased to $67,832, representing a growth of about 36% over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside the subtle demographic shifts. However, given the minimal nature of the demographic changes, it is difficult to attribute the income growth directly to increased diversity.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, with no clear linear trend. The population decreased from 2,843 in 2010 to a low of 2,536 in 2014. It then gradually increased, reaching 2,930 in 2022. This recent population growth could potentially be linked to the improving economic conditions.
The persistent lack of diversity in Deerwood contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The significant increase in median income (36% over nine years) outpaces the national average income growth rate, suggesting strong local economic performance. The subtle increases in diversity, while small, align with broader national trends of increasing racial diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
Deerwood remains a "Low Diversity" community, with early signs of very gradual demographic shifts. These changes have occurred alongside substantial economic growth, as evidenced by the rising median income. However, the community's racial composition remains overwhelmingly white, indicating that significant changes in diversity, if they occur, are likely to be a long-term process in this area.
