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Racial Composition and Low Diversity in Zip Code 43333: A Decade of Stability
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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 43333 in Lewistown, Ohio, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as such. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, indicating a stable racial composition. The current median income is $61,743, which is lower than the peak of $77,624 observed in 2015 but higher than some of the lower points seen in recent years.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Lewistown has consistently maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has remained above 90% for the entire period, with only minor fluctuations. There have been small increases in diversity, particularly in the "two or more races" category, which grew from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. These changes have not been significant enough to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase from 1% in 2014 to 2% in 2022, while the Black population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 2%. The Asian population has also maintained a minimal presence, typically at 1% or less.
The median income in Lewistown has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was an increase from $40,735 to $77,624. This peak was followed by a decline to $38,101 in 2018, representing a more than 50% drop in three years. Since then, the median income has rebounded, reaching $74,607 in 2021 before settling at $61,743 in 2022.
These economic fluctuations do not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the area. Despite the economic volatility, the community has maintained its low diversity status, suggesting that economic factors have not been a primary driver of demographic change in this zip code.
Population trends have also been variable, with a low of 967 in 2015 and a high of 1,492 in 2021. The current population of 1,284 in 2022 represents a decrease from the previous year but is still higher than most years in the past decade.
Lewistown's persistent low diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The economic volatility experienced in this zip code, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2013 and 2018, is notable and may reflect local economic factors or changes in the job market that are specific to this area or region.
The stability of the racial composition despite economic fluctuations suggests that this community may have strong cultural or historical ties that contribute to its demographic consistency. It is possible that the rural nature of the area may contribute to its slower pace of demographic change compared to more urban areas.
In conclusion, while Lewistown has experienced significant economic changes over the past decade, its racial composition has remained stable, maintaining its classification as a low diversity community throughout the period. This stability in the face of economic volatility presents a case study in community resilience and the complex relationships between economic factors and demographic change.
