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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 27017: White Majority and Racial Composition Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 27017 in Dobson, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 8,879 and a median income of $54,610. This classification is based on the white population comprising 74% of the total, which exceeds the 50% threshold for a majority and approaches the 75% mark for low diversity.
Over the past decade, Dobson has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. However, subtle shifts suggest a trend towards slightly increased diversity. The white population has decreased from 79% in 2013 to 74% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 17% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, suggesting a potential "Transitional Community" in terms of Hispanic representation. Other racial groups have maintained relatively stable, low percentages throughout the decade.
The median income in Dobson has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a gradual increase from $40,760 to $50,101. A sharp rise occurred in 2020 and 2021, reaching a peak of $70,425 in 2021. However, 2022 saw a substantial decrease to $54,610. These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. The gradual increase in median income from 2013 to 2019 coincides with the slow increase in Hispanic population and slight decrease in white population. The sharp rise in income in 2020-2021 does not have a clear correlation with racial demographics. The decrease in 2022 coincides with a more significant increase in the Hispanic population (from 19% to 23%).
The trend of increasing Hispanic population is consistent with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities in many parts of the United States. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp rise and fall in 2020-2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The persistence of a white majority in this zip code suggests that it has not experienced the rapid diversification seen in many urban and suburban areas across the country.
Dobson remains a "White Majority" and "Low Diversity" community, but there are signs of gradual demographic shifts, particularly in the growing Hispanic population. These changes, coupled with significant income fluctuations, suggest a community in slow transition, potentially influenced by broader economic and social trends. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends accelerate, potentially shifting the community towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification, or stabilize, maintaining its current demographic character.
