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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 22946 in Esmont, Virginia, is classified as a "White Majority" community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area has a population of 86 people and a median income of $45,517, which is below the national median. This rural community has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Esmont transitioned from a "White Majority" community to briefly becoming a "Transitional Community" and then returning to a "White Majority" status. Between 2013 and 2016, the area maintained a "White Majority" status with the white population consistently above 60%. From 2017 to 2021, the community shifted towards a "Transitional Community" status. The white population decreased to 55-59%, while the Hispanic population grew significantly from 6% to 23%. In 2022, the community reverted to a "White Majority" status with 72% white population, showing a sharp decline in Hispanic residents to 6%.
The median income in Esmont has shown a consistent downward trend over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, median income was relatively stable around $72,000-$75,000. Between 2016 and 2022, a sharp decline occurred, with income dropping to $45,517 by 2022. This economic downturn correlates with the demographic shifts. The initial increase in diversity (2017-2021) coincided with falling median incomes, possibly indicating an influx of lower-income Hispanic residents. The return to "White Majority" status in 2022 did not reverse the income decline, suggesting that economic challenges affected all racial groups.
Population trends also show a significant decrease from 146 in 2010 to 86 in 2022, indicating outmigration possibly due to economic pressures.
The trends in Esmont reflect some broader national patterns. Rural areas often face economic challenges and population decline, which aligns with Esmont's experience. The brief increase in Hispanic population follows national trends of growing Hispanic communities in rural areas, often driven by agricultural or manufacturing job opportunities. The subsequent decline in diversity and continued economic struggles may indicate a lack of sustained economic opportunities, causing newer residents to leave.
Esmont has experienced a decade of demographic and economic changes. The community transitioned from a stable "White Majority" area with relatively high incomes to a briefly more diverse but economically struggling community, before reverting to a less diverse state with significantly lower incomes. These changes suggest complex interplays between racial demographics, economic opportunities, and migration patterns in small rural communities.