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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 27880: 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 27880 in Sims, North Carolina, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 3,491 and a median income of $74,649. This classification is based on the white population comprising 73% of the total, which exceeds the 50% threshold for a racial majority.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced notable demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2016, the area transitioned from moderate to low diversity. In 2013, the area displayed moderate diversity with significant representation from white (56%), black (17%), and Hispanic (25%) populations. By 2016, it had shifted towards lower diversity, with the white population increasing to 64% and becoming more dominant.
From 2016 to 2019, the community showed signs of being a "Transitional Community." The Hispanic population fluctuated between 19-24%, while the black population varied between 11-19%, indicating dynamic changes in the racial makeup. By 2020, the area solidified its status as a "White Majority" community, with the white population reaching 76%. This trend continued through 2022, albeit with a slight decrease to 73%.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. As the community transitioned towards a more pronounced white majority, median incomes rose significantly from $46,807 in 2013 to $75,745 in 2021, a 62% increase. The slight decrease in the white population percentage from 2021 to 2022 (65% to 73%) coincided with a minor dip in median income from $75,745 to $74,649. The population has fluctuated over the years, with no clear correlation to racial shifts. It peaked at 3,495 in 2015 during a period of moderate diversity, dropped to 2,951 in 2017, and has since rebounded to 3,491 in 2022.
These trends align with some broader patterns observed in similar communities. The increasing white majority and rising incomes could indicate a suburbanization trend. The correlation between a growing white majority and rising incomes may reflect broader racial income disparities observed nationally. The variations in the Hispanic population percentage might reflect broader migration patterns or economic factors affecting Hispanic communities in the region.
Sims's zip code 27880 has evolved from a moderately diverse community to a more pronounced white majority area over the past decade. This shift has coincided with significant economic growth, as evidenced by the substantial increase in median income. However, the community still maintains elements of diversity, particularly with its Hispanic and black populations, suggesting a dynamic and evolving demographic landscape.
