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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 20814: White Majority with Increasing Diversity
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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 20814 in Bethesda, Maryland, represents a highly affluent area with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 30,790 with a median income of $151,740, significantly above national averages. The area maintains a White Majority (67% in 2022) but has experienced a gradual shift towards increased diversity over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the area has consistently maintained a White Majority status, with the white population percentage ranging from 74% in 2013 to 67% in 2022. The community shows signs of being a Transitional Community, with a steady decrease in the white population percentage and corresponding increases in other racial groups, particularly Asian and multiracial populations.
While not yet reaching the threshold for High Diversity, the community is moving in that direction. The Asian population has grown from 10% to 12%, the Black population from 4% to 6%, and those identifying as two or more races from 3% to 6% over the decade.
The median income has shown a general upward trend, rising from $143,910 in 2013 to $151,740 in 2022, with a peak of $159,688 in 2021. This indicates a consistently affluent area throughout the period. The population has steadily increased from 27,391 in 2013 to 30,790 in 2022, a growth of about 12.4% over the decade. The increasing diversity coincides with continued economic prosperity, suggesting that the area's economic attractiveness may be drawing a more diverse population of high-income earners.
The median income in this zip code is significantly higher than the national median, indicating that this is an exceptionally affluent area. The gradual increase in diversity, while maintaining high income levels, suggests that the area is attracting diverse, high-earning professionals, possibly tied to industries or institutions in the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
The consistent population growth, coupled with rising incomes and increasing diversity, indicates a desirable, economically robust area that is slowly transitioning from a predominantly white, affluent suburb to a more diverse, but still highly affluent community. This transition is likely to have implications for local businesses, schools, and community services as they adapt to serve a more diverse population while maintaining the area's high economic standards.
