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Racial Demographics and Income Trends in Zip Code 50244: A Predominantly White Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 50244 in Slater, Iowa, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is 94% white, a characteristic that has remained stable over the past decade. The median income for the area in 2022 was $85,115.
Over the past decade, Slater has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has consistently comprised over 90% of the total. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. A small Black population (1%) emerged from 2020 onwards. The "Two or More Races" category has fluctuated between 0% and 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in Slater has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $68,673. By 2022, it had risen to $85,115, an increase of approximately 24% over nine years. The peak was observed in 2021 at $87,807.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with some fluctuations. The population was 2,435 in 2013. It decreased to 2,237 in 2020 but rebounded to 2,358 in 2022. These fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with changes in racial composition or income levels.
Slater's low diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The steady increase in median income aligns with broader economic growth trends seen in many parts of the U.S. over the past decade. The stability of the racial composition suggests that Slater may be somewhat isolated from larger demographic shifts occurring in more urban or diverse areas of Iowa or the broader Midwest.
While Slater shows signs of economic growth and very gradual diversification, it remains a predominantly white, affluent community with Low Diversity. The subtle changes observed over the past decade might indicate the beginning of a long-term transition, but any significant shift in the community's demographic makeup would likely occur over a much longer timeframe, barring any major local or regional changes that could accelerate this process.
