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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 27865 in Pinetown, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population of this area is 2,869 with a median income of $67,927. This rural zip code spans 110.73 square miles and contains an estimated 1,099 housing units based on the national average household size.
Over the past decade, Pinetown has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population has consistently remained above 75%, ranging from 76% in 2017 to 88% in 2021. Minor shifts in racial composition have occurred, with the Black population showing a slight increase from 6% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, peaking at 11% in 2020. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at 2-3% throughout the decade. Other racial groups, including Asians and those of two or more races, have maintained minimal representation, generally below 2% each.
The median income in Pinetown has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2017, there was a period of decline, with median income dropping from $56,058 to $51,799. From 2018 onwards, there has been a significant recovery and growth, with median income reaching a peak of $75,517 in 2021 before slightly declining to $67,927 in 2022. Population trends have been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 2,800 and 3,400 residents over the decade. The population peaked at 3,402 in 2017 and has since slightly declined to 2,869 in 2022.
Pinetown's demographic makeup differs significantly from national trends. As of 2022, the United States is categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" nation, with non-Hispanic whites comprising approximately 59% of the population. In contrast, Pinetown's 87% white population in 2022 indicates that it is significantly less diverse than the national average.
The economic growth observed in Pinetown, particularly since 2018, aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The area's median income of $67,927 in 2022 is slightly above the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
Pinetown remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." There are subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. These changes, though modest, may indicate the beginning of a long-term trend towards greater diversity and economic development in this rural North Carolina community.