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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 22645: Persistent White Majority and Economic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 22645 in Middletown, Virginia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of white residents as of 2022. The area has a population of 4,806 and a median income of $81,823, indicating a relatively affluent suburban or small-town setting.
Middletown has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population has remained above 85% throughout this period, with only slight fluctuations. The black population has shown a modest increase from 3% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4% and 8% over the years. The Asian population has maintained a minimal presence, never exceeding 1%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has slightly increased from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2021, before settling at 2% in 2022.
The median income in Middletown has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in median income from $61,940 to $85,038. A slight dip occurred in 2020 to $77,811. The median income recovered and reached its peak in 2021 at $85,943, before slightly decreasing to $81,823 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the stability of the racial composition.
Population growth has been steady, increasing from 3,847 in 2013 to 4,806 in 2022, a growth of about 25% over the decade. This growth, combined with rising incomes, indicates a thriving community that has likely seen new housing developments and possibly an influx of affluent residents.
Middletown appears to be maintaining its demographic composition with only slight changes. This stability in a predominantly white, affluent community contrasts with more rapid diversification seen in many suburban areas across the United States. The economic growth in Middletown aligns with broader trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession, but the area seems to have weathered the 2020 economic downturn better than many other regions, quickly rebounding to pre-pandemic income levels.
While Middletown shows signs of very gradual diversification, it remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The area's economic prosperity and steady population growth suggest a stable, attractive community for its residents, though it has not experienced the more significant demographic shifts seen in many other American communities over the past decade.
