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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 22967: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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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 22967 in Wintergreen, Virginia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,892 and a median income of $62,948. This rural zip code covers 90.13 square miles, with an estimated 1,108 housing units based on the national average household size.
Over the past decade, Wintergreen has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 78% to 86% throughout the period. The Black population has fluctuated between 12% and 18%, showing variability but no clear trend. The Hispanic population has increased from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady diversification. The Asian population has remained consistently at or near 0% throughout the decade. The "Two or More Races" category emerged in 2016 and has increased to 2% by 2022.
The median income in Wintergreen has fluctuated over the past decade. It rose from $57,221 in 2013 to a peak of $71,534 in 2021, but decreased to $62,948 in 2022. Despite this recent decline, the overall trend shows an increase in median income over the decade. The population has grown from 2,345 in 2013 to 2,892 in 2022, an increase of about 23%.
The gradual increase in diversity coincides with the overall upward trend in median income, suggesting that the area's economic growth may be attracting a slightly more diverse population. The population growth and income increase may indicate that Wintergreen is becoming a more desirable place to live, potentially attracting new residents from various backgrounds. However, the recent dip in median income in 2022 could affect future demographic trends.
Wintergreen's "Low Diversity" status with a strong white majority is not uncommon for rural areas in Virginia and many other parts of the United States. The slow increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the country. The overall increase in median income over the decade suggests that Wintergreen has generally kept pace with or possibly exceeded national economic growth trends.
While Wintergreen remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," subtle demographic shifts and overall positive economic trends suggest a community that is slowly evolving. If current trends continue, it may eventually transition to a more diverse community, but this process appears to be gradual and would likely take many more years to significantly alter the demographic makeup of the area.
