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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 24019: Trends in Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 24019 in Hollins, Virginia, is classified as having "Low Diversity" with a predominant white population as of 2022. The area has a population of 29,914 and a median income of $71,709. Demographic data from 2013 to 2022 indicates gradual shifts in the racial composition of the area.
From 2013 to 2022, the community maintained a "Low Diversity" status, with the white population consistently above 75%. The white population decreased from 86% in 2013 to 77% in 2022. The black population increased from 7% to 13%, the Asian population from 1% to 3%, the Hispanic population from 3% to 4%, and the two or more races category from 1% to 4% during this period.
The median income in the area increased from $67,657 in 2013 to $71,709 in 2022, representing a 6% increase. This growth was not consistent, with a dip between 2013 and 2015, a significant increase from 2015 to 2019, a decline in 2020 and 2021, and signs of recovery in 2022. The population grew steadily from 28,358 in 2013 to 29,914 in 2022, an increase of about 5.5%.
The gradual increase in diversity in this zip code aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States. However, the pace of change in this area appears slower than national averages, which have seen more rapid shifts towards diversity in many urban and suburban areas.
The economic trends, particularly the rise and fall of median income around the pandemic years, likely reflect national patterns related to economic disruptions caused by COVID-19. The area's median income remains above the national median, which was approximately $69,021 in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent community.
Hollins (24019) remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, but is showing signs of gradual demographic shifts. These changes, coupled with overall positive economic indicators, suggest a community in slow transition. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand if the area will eventually shift to a more diverse classification and how these changes may impact local socioeconomic dynamics.
