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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 20758: A Study of Racial Composition from 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
Zip code 20758, located in Friendship, Maryland, presents as a community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the area is characterized by a White Majority, with 95% of the population identifying as white. This demographic composition has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with only minor fluctuations in racial diversity. The community demonstrates high economic prosperity, with a median income of $129,067 in 2022, significantly above the national average.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Friendship has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. The percentage of white residents has fluctuated slightly, ranging from a low of 87% in 2018 to a high of 95% in 2022. Despite these minor variations, the area has not transitioned between diversity categories, remaining firmly in the Low Diversity classification.
Other racial groups have maintained small but consistent representations. The Black population varied between 1-2%. The Hispanic population consistently remained around 1-2%. The Asian population consistently remained around 1%. The population of two or more races fluctuated between 1-3%. There is no evidence of the area becoming a Transitional Community, as the percentages of minority groups have not shown a consistent increasing trend over the years.
The median income in Friendship has shown a steady increase over the analyzed period, rising from $109,085 in 2013 to $129,067 in 2022. This represents an 18.3% increase over nine years, indicating strong economic growth in the community. This economic growth has occurred alongside a slight increase in the white population percentage, suggesting a possible correlation between the area's racial homogeneity and its economic prosperity. However, correlation does not imply causation, and other factors may be at play.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,152 and 1,293 residents over the years, with no clear trend of growth or decline. This stability in population, combined with increasing median income, suggests that the area may be experiencing gentrification or becoming increasingly attractive to high-income households.
Friendship's demographic composition and economic status are not typical of the broader Maryland or national landscape. The area's racial homogeneity and high median income set it apart from many other communities in the United States, which often demonstrate greater diversity and lower median incomes. The stability of the racial composition in Friendship also contrasts with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in many communities across the country. This suggests that Friendship may have unique characteristics or policies that have maintained its demographic status quo over the years.
In conclusion, Friendship presents as a stable, affluent, and racially homogeneous community that has experienced steady economic growth over the past decade while maintaining its Low Diversity status. The persistence of this demographic and economic profile in the face of broader national trends towards increased diversity warrants further investigation into the local factors contributing to this stability.
