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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 23061: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 23061 in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 22,621 with a median household income of $76,798. This analysis examines the demographic and economic changes in this community over the past decade.
The white population in Gloucester Courthouse has remained above 80% from 2013 to 2022, decreasing slightly from 85% to 83%. The Black population has fluctuated between 9-12% during this period. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Asian population has consistently remained below 1%.
The median household income in Gloucester Courthouse has grown from $73,273 in 2013 to $76,798 in 2022, an increase of 4.8% over nine years. There was a peak in 2021 at $82,683 before a decline in 2022. The population has increased from 20,855 in 2013 to 22,621 in 2022, a growth of 8.5%.
The stability of the white majority in this zip code differs from national trends, which show a general decrease in the white population percentage across the United States. The growth in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races aligns with broader national trends, although at a slower pace in this community. The median household income growth, while positive, appears to be slower than the national average over a similar period.
Gloucester Courthouse remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts and steady economic growth indicate a community that is slowly evolving. The gradual increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations, combined with stable economic indicators, suggest a community experiencing gentle demographic change while maintaining its overall character and economic stability.
