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Zip Code 59489: A Study of Racial Composition in Winifred, Montana
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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 59489 in Winifred, Montana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition indicates that 95% of the population identifies as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 is $56,466, and the population has increased to 409 residents.
Winifred has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" over the past decade. The percentage of white residents has remained above 90% throughout the period, ranging from 92% to 96%. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Minor shifts within this stable structure include fluctuations in the Hispanic population, peaking at 3% in 2017 but returning to 1% by 2022. The Two or More Races category has shown variation, reaching 5% in 2013 and 2015 but decreasing to 1% by 2022. Native American representation emerged in the data from 2020 onwards, consistently at 1%. These minor changes suggest a slight trend towards increased representation of other racial groups, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Winifred has shown significant growth over the observed period. From $35,462 in 2013, it increased to a peak of $59,856 in 2019, before slightly declining to $56,466 in 2022. This represents an overall growth of about 59% from 2013 to 2022. The population has also grown considerably, from 268 in 2010 to 409 in 2022, an increase of about 53%. This population growth, coupled with the income increase, suggests a period of economic expansion for the community.
The consistently high percentage of white residents (above 90%) is significantly higher than the national average, which is typically around 60-65% for the white non-Hispanic population. The median income growth in Winifred outpaces national averages. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022, adjusted for inflation, while Winifred saw a 59% increase. The population growth of 53% over 12 years is substantial for a small town, potentially indicating economic opportunities or other factors attracting new residents.
Winifred remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," while experiencing significant economic growth and population increase over the past decade. The stability in racial composition, combined with economic expansion, suggests a community that has maintained its traditional demographic structure while experiencing economic uplift. The minor increases in diversity, though small, may indicate the beginning of a very gradual shift towards a more diverse community in the future, albeit at a much slower pace than many other parts of the country.
