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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 21795: Examining Racial Composition from 2013 to 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 21795 in Halfway, Maryland, is categorized as a community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is 86% white, meeting the definition of a racial group dominating with over 75% representation. The median income for the area in 2022 was $76,734.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from an extremely low diversity community to one that shows signs of increasing racial representation among minority groups. In 2013, the community was 95% white. By 2017, the white population decreased to 91%. Between 2017 and 2020, the white population further decreased to 83%. As of 2022, the community composition is 86% white, 3% black, 3% Hispanic, and 7% identifying as two or more races.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside economic changes. The median income has increased from $63,792 in 2013 to $76,734 in 2022, a rise of about 20%. The population has remained relatively stable, growing from 9,615 in 2013 to 9,623 in 2022.
The trend towards increasing diversity aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The income growth over the past decade outpaces national averages, suggesting rapid economic development in this area. The stability in population numbers, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, might indicate that this area is becoming more attractive to diverse, higher-income households.
In conclusion, while Halfway remains a Low Diversity community, it shows signs of gradual transition towards greater diversity. This demographic shift, coupled with significant income growth, suggests a changing socio-economic landscape. The community appears to be in a state of slow but steady transition, potentially moving towards a more diverse and affluent future if current trends continue.
