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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 23887: White Majority and Low Diversity in Gasburg, Virginia
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 23887 in Gasburg, Virginia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 449 and a median income of $66,335. This rural community has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Gasburg has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The White population decreased from 93% in 2013 to 86% in 2022, still constituting a strong majority. The Black population increased from 7% in 2013 to a peak of 27% in 2019, before declining to 10% in 2022. Other races had minimal representation throughout, with some growth in the "two or more races" category (4% in 2022). These changes indicate a slight trend towards increased diversity, although still within the "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Gasburg has fluctuated over the years. In 2013, it was $57,290, peaked at $78,225 in 2018, and stood at $66,335 in 2022. These income fluctuations correlate somewhat with the demographic shifts. The period of highest Black population representation (2016-2019) coincided with lower median incomes, while the recent increase in income aligns with a return to a higher White population percentage.
Population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 352 and 475 residents over the decade, suggesting limited in-migration or out-migration that might dramatically alter the community's composition.
The demographic trends in Gasburg contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas are experiencing rapid diversification, this rural Virginia community has maintained its "Low Diversity" character.
The income volatility observed in Gasburg is not uncommon in small, rural communities where changes in local economic conditions or the arrival or departure of a few higher-income households can significantly impact median income figures.
Gasburg has experienced minor demographic shifts over the past decade, but remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The economic fluctuations suggest a community potentially sensitive to local economic changes, but without dramatic alterations to its overall socio-economic character. As rural areas across the U.S. face challenges of economic development and demographic change, Gasburg appears to be maintaining a relatively stable demographic and economic profile.
