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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 23066: Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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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 23066 (Gwynn, Virginia) is categorized as an area of "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is predominantly white, with 94% of the population identifying as such. The population of this CDP was 175 in 2022, with a median income of $56,922.
From 2013 to 2022, Gwynn has consistently maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population constituted 100% of the population from 2013 to 2019. A slight shift occurred in 2020, with 6% identifying as two or more races. This percentage remained stable through 2021 and decreased to 5% in 2022.
The median income in Gwynn has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2015, it declined from $59,614 to $56,399. A sharp drop occurred in 2016, with median income falling to $34,923. Income levels then rebounded, reaching a peak of $81,666 in 2019. As of 2022, the median income stood at $56,922.
Population trends show volatility, with numbers ranging from a low of 96 in 2019 to a high of 196 in 2021. The current population of 175 in 2022 represents a slight increase from the beginning of the decade but has decreased from the 2021 peak.
The persistent lack of diversity in Gwynn contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. While many communities across the country have seen growing Hispanic and Asian populations and increases in multiracial identifications, Gwynn has remained homogeneous.
The economic volatility observed in Gwynn, particularly the sharp drop in median income in 2016 and the subsequent recovery, may reflect local economic conditions or changes in the small sample size rather than broader national trends.
Gwynn presents a case of a community that has remained highly homogeneous in terms of racial composition over the past decade, despite minor recent shifts. The economic picture shows significant fluctuations in median income that do not appear directly tied to demographic changes. This stability in racial composition, combined with economic volatility, suggests that local factors and the community's small size may play a significant role in shaping its socio-economic landscape.
