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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 22306 in Hybla Valley, Virginia, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "High Diversity." No single racial group constitutes a majority. Minority groups collectively form the population majority. The area has significant representation from Hispanic (32%), White (29%), Black (24%), and Asian (11%) populations, with each group exceeding 10% of the total.
Over the past decade, Hybla Valley has transitioned from a "Moderate Diversity" area to a "High Diversity" and "Majority-Minority" community. In 2013, the community had a White plurality (36%) with significant Black (24%) and Hispanic (26%) populations. By 2022, the Hispanic population had grown to become the largest group (32%), while the White population decreased to 29%.
This shift can be categorized as a "Transitional Community," with the Hispanic population showing a consistent upward trend from 26% in 2013 to 32% in 2022. The White population declined from 36% to 29%, losing its plurality status. The Black population remained relatively stable, while the Asian population increased from 8% to 11%.
The median income in Hybla Valley has shown fluctuations over the past decade, with an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $81,086, and by 2022 it had increased to $83,979, with peaks of $89,330 in 2021 and $87,617 in 2018. This modest income growth coincides with the area's increasing diversity and shift towards a majority-minority status.
The population of the zip code has also changed, growing from 29,058 in 2013 to a peak of 32,928 in 2017, before slightly declining to 31,171 in 2022. This population growth and subsequent stabilization may have contributed to the area's evolving demographic makeup.
The demographic shifts observed in Hybla Valley align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing similar transitions from predominantly White communities to more diverse, majority-minority areas. This trend is often associated with immigrant settlement patterns and the outward migration of minority populations from urban centers.
The economic resilience of the area, as evidenced by the overall increase in median income despite demographic changes, suggests that Hybla Valley has maintained its economic standing while becoming more diverse. This contrasts with some areas where rapid demographic shifts have been accompanied by economic challenges.
The high level of diversity in Hybla Valley, with significant representation from multiple racial groups, is indicative of a community that may be more adaptable to change and potentially more inclusive. However, it also presents challenges in terms of community cohesion and the need for culturally sensitive services and governance.
Hybla Valley exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved into a "High Diversity," "Majority-Minority" area over the past decade. This demographic evolution, coupled with modest economic growth, positions the community as a case study in suburban diversity and socio-economic resilience in the face of significant demographic change.