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Zip Code 63055: Analysis of Racial Composition and Economic Trends (2013-2022)
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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 63055 in Gray Summit, Missouri, exhibited low diversity as of 2022. The population was 92% white, with a median income of $97,859. From 2013 to 2022, the area maintained a predominantly white demographic while experiencing minor increases in diversity and significant economic growth.
Demographic trends in Gray Summit from 2013 to 2022 show minimal changes. The white population remained above 90% throughout the period. The Hispanic population increased from 0% to 3%, and those identifying as two or more races grew from 0% to 4%. A small Black population (1%) emerged in 2022.
Economic trends in Gray Summit were markedly positive. Median income increased from $63,389 in 2013 to $97,859 in 2022, a 54% rise. A notable increase occurred between 2015 and 2016, with median income rising from $72,823 to $86,458. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $108,533, before decreasing slightly in 2022.
Population figures fluctuated over the years without a clear trend. The population was 3,536 in 2013 and 3,402 in 2022, showing a slight overall decrease despite yearly fluctuations.
The increase in median income in Gray Summit exceeded national averages, indicating stronger local economic growth. The slow increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas, albeit at a much slower pace. The stability of the white majority in this area contrasts with many parts of the country experiencing more rapid demographic shifts.
Gray Summit remains a predominantly white, upper-middle-class community with low diversity. There are subtle signs of demographic change. The significant increase in median income over the past decade may be attracting a slightly more diverse population. These changes are occurring at a much slower rate than in many other parts of the country. The community appears to be in the early stages of a potential transition towards greater diversity, but the future progression of this trend remains uncertain.
