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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 22044: White Plurality and Racial Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 22044 in Lake Barcroft, Virginia, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" area with a "White Plurality" as of 2022. The white population comprises 48% of the community, with Hispanic (27%) and Asian (16%) populations following. The area's median income of $98,414 in 2022 indicates an affluent community, exceeding the national average.
Lake Barcroft has maintained its "Moderate Diversity" status with a consistent "White Plurality" over the past decade. The white population has remained relatively stable between 46-50% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has slightly increased from 26% in 2013 to 27% in 2022, occasionally reaching 29%. The Asian population has remained relatively constant, ranging from 13-18% throughout the decade. The Black population has decreased slightly from 7% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
These trends suggest a gradual increase in diversity, though not sufficient to categorize the area as "High Diversity." The community appears to be slowly trending towards a more balanced representation of different racial groups, potentially indicating a "Transitional Community" in the long term.
The median income in Lake Barcroft has fluctuated over the past decade. There was a significant increase from $94,028 in 2013 to a peak of $105,786 in 2016. After 2016, there was a gradual decline to $97,214 in 2020, possibly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The income has since rebounded slightly to $98,414 in 2022.
These economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts. The peak in median income (2015-2017) coincided with a slight increase in the Asian population percentage. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population has not significantly impacted the overall median income. The slight decrease in the Black population percentage coincided with the period of highest median income.
The median income in Lake Barcroft ($98,414 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating a relatively affluent area. The area's diversity reflects broader trends in American suburbs, which have been becoming increasingly diverse over the past few decades. The stability of the white plurality, coupled with increases in Hispanic and Asian populations, mirrors national trends in many suburban areas, especially those near major metropolitan centers.
Lake Barcroft represents a moderately diverse, affluent suburban area that is gradually becoming more diverse. While it has maintained a white plurality, the increasing representation of Hispanic and Asian populations suggests a slow but steady transition towards greater diversity. The area's high median income has remained relatively stable despite these demographic shifts, indicating that the community has maintained its economic status while becoming more diverse.
