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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 27920: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 27920 in Buxton, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 85% of the total. The current median income is $50,103, and the population stands at 1,992.
Over the past decade, Buxton has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The percentage of white residents has increased from 73% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. Conversely, the Hispanic population has decreased from 27% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. By 2022, a small but notable "Two or More Races" category (6%) emerged, indicating a slight increase in racial mixing or changes in self-identification.
The median income in Buxton has fluctuated significantly over the decade. It ranged from a low of $35,075 in 2017 to a high of $60,698 in 2020. After peaking in 2020, the median income has declined for two consecutive years, reaching $50,103 in 2022. The period of highest income coincides with the highest percentage of white residents and the lowest percentage of Hispanic residents in recent years.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,500 and 2,300 residents over the decade. A slight decrease in population from 2,259 in 2019 to 1,992 in 2022 coincides with the decline in median income.
The trend of increasing racial homogeneity in Buxton contrasts with many areas in the U.S. that are becoming more diverse. The volatility in median income, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2017 and 2022, is unusual and may reflect local economic conditions or changes in the job market specific to this area. The decline in the Hispanic population is notable and may be part of broader migration patterns or changes in local industries that previously attracted Hispanic workers.
Buxton remains a "Low Diversity" community but has experienced subtle demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade. These changes, particularly the decline in Hispanic population and the volatility in median income, suggest a community in transition, potentially influenced by local economic factors and migration patterns.
