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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 27939: White Majority and Racial Composition 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 27939 in Grandy, North Carolina, is classified as having Low Diversity with a White Majority as of 2022. The current population is 1,597, with a median income of $64,552. This rural community has maintained a predominantly white demographic over the past decade, with subtle shifts in racial composition and economic indicators.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Grandy has consistently maintained a White Majority status, with the white population never dropping below 83% of the total. The white population has decreased from 90% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 3% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3% and 9% over the decade.
The median income in Grandy has shown overall growth, rising from $51,901 in 2013 to $64,552 in 2022, an increase of about 24%. There was a notable jump in median income from $58,518 in 2018 to $65,372 in 2019. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $68,959. The population has fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 2,000 in 2015 and declining to 1,597 by 2022.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and suburban areas. The overall increase in median income over the decade potentially indicates economic growth or changing demographics. The persistent White Majority in this zip code suggests that it may be changing more slowly than some other parts of the country that have seen more rapid demographic shifts.
Grandy remains a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority. Subtle shifts in racial composition and steady economic growth indicate a community in slow transition. The growing Hispanic population and fluctuations in other minority groups suggest the potential for increased diversity in the future, though dramatic changes are not evident in the current data. The economic growth, as evidenced by rising median incomes, appears to be occurring alongside these demographic shifts.
