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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 27805: Black Majority Community with 58% Black and 39% White Population
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 27805 in Aulander, North Carolina, is classified as a Black Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 3,359 and a median income of $38,306. This classification is based on the Black population comprising 58% of the total, with White residents making up 39% as the second-largest group.
Over the past decade, this zip code has undergone a demographic transition. In 2013, the area was already a Black Majority community (56%). The community has seen a strengthening of this majority status, with the Black population increasing to 58% by 2022. Concurrently, the White population has decreased from 41% to 39%. The Hispanic population, while small, has shown fluctuation, peaking at 5% in 2018-2019 before declining to 1% in 2022. The emergence of data for two or more races (2% in 2022) suggests a slight increase in racial complexity.
The median income in the area has shown overall growth, rising from $35,029 in 2013 to $38,306 in 2022, an increase of about 9.3%. This growth has not been steady. The community experienced a dip in median income between 2014 and 2018, reaching a low of $32,896 in 2018. Since then, there has been a recovery, with income peaking at $42,491 in 2021 before slightly decreasing in 2022.
The economic fluctuations do not strongly correlate with the gradual increase in the Black majority. However, the recent income improvements since 2018 coincide with a slight increase in the Black population percentage. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 3,100 and 3,900 residents. This stability in population size, combined with the increasing Black majority, suggests that demographic changes are more likely due to differential birth rates or targeted migration rather than large-scale population movements.
The strengthening of the Black majority in this zip code goes against broader national trends of increasing diversity in many areas. The median income, while showing improvement, remains significantly below the national median, indicating persistent economic challenges in the area. The community's transition towards a stronger Black majority, coupled with moderate economic growth, presents a unique case study. It suggests a degree of community stability and possibly improving economic conditions for the majority population, but also raises questions about factors driving the slight decrease in diversity and the economic disparities that may exist between different racial groups within the zip code.
This analysis underscores the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic factors in small town America, highlighting the need for nuanced understanding of local dynamics in policy-making and community development efforts.
