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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 20171: Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity with Significant Asian Population
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 20171 in Franklin Farm, Virginia, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" area as of 2022. The population comprises a White plurality (45%) and a substantial Asian presence (32%). The community is characterized by affluence, with a median income of $155,736 in 2022, which is considerably higher than the national average. Over the past decade, this area has undergone subtle demographic changes, moving towards increased diversity while maintaining its high economic status.
From 2013 to 2022, Franklin Farm transitioned from a "White Majority" community to a "Moderate Diversity" area. This change is primarily due to the steady increase in the Asian population, which grew from 29% in 2013 to 32% in 2022, and a slight increase in the Black population from 7% to 8%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 8-9% throughout this period.
The community has been approaching a "High Diversity" categorization, with three significant racial groups (White, Asian, and Hispanic) each representing over 8% of the population. However, it does not meet this classification as the White population, though decreasing, still comprises over 40% of the residents.
Despite demographic shifts, the area has maintained its high economic status. The median income has remained consistently high, ranging from $155,463 to $164,116 over the past decade. There appears to be a slight negative correlation between increasing diversity and median income. As the community became more diverse from 2013 to 2022, the median income showed a marginal decrease from $163,657 to $155,736.
The population has grown steadily from 47,467 in 2013 to 50,450 in 2022, indicating the area's continued attractiveness to new residents, likely due to its economic opportunities and potentially its increasing diversity.
The demographic shifts observed in Franklin Farm align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. The growth in the Asian population is consistent with national patterns of Asian immigration and settlement in high-income suburban areas, often associated with technology and professional sectors.
Franklin Farm's economic resilience sets it apart from many areas experiencing demographic transitions. While increased diversity often correlates with changing economic profiles in many U.S. communities, this zip code has maintained its high-income status throughout its demographic evolution.
The area's ability to maintain high median incomes while becoming more diverse suggests a well-integrated community where economic opportunities are accessible across racial lines. This could indicate a "model minority" scenario often associated with Asian-American communities in high-income areas, or it could reflect broader regional economic strength that benefits residents across racial categories.
Franklin Farm represents a "Transitional Community" moving towards greater diversity while preserving its economic advantages. This suggests a dynamic yet stable community that could offer insights into successful integration and shared prosperity across racial lines in affluent suburban settings.
