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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 27965: Racial Composition and Economic Trends from 2013-2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 27965 in Grandy, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 773 and a median income of $59,673. This rural community has maintained a predominantly white population over the past decade, with minor changes in its demographic composition and economic status.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Grandy has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 80% for the entire period, decreasing slightly from 92% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. This minor shift suggests the beginning of a gradual diversification process.
The most significant changes in racial composition include an increase in the Black population from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, growth in the Hispanic population from 3% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, with a peak of 8% in 2021, and the emergence of small Asian and multiracial populations by 2022 (1% each). These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the community's "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Grandy has shown overall growth from $51,099 in 2013 to $59,673 in 2022, an increase of about 16.8% over nine years. This growth has not been linear, with fluctuations throughout the period. A significant increase occurred between 2013 and 2019, with the median income rising to $63,487. There was a slight decline in 2020 and 2021, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent data for 2022 shows a return to growth, though not yet reaching the 2021 peak of $66,252.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 735 and 879 residents over the decade, with a slight overall decrease from 824 in 2010 to 773 in 2022.
The gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and suburban areas. The income growth rate of 16.8% over nine years is modest but positive, potentially indicating some economic resilience in the face of national economic challenges. The stable population suggests that Grandy hasn't experienced significant out-migration or rapid growth, which is common in many rural areas across the United States.
Grandy represents a stable, predominantly white rural community that is experiencing gradual demographic shifts and modest economic growth. While it remains categorized as "Low Diversity" with a strong "White Majority," the subtle changes in racial composition and income levels suggest a community slowly adapting to broader national trends of increasing diversity and economic fluctuations. The community's ability to maintain population levels and show income growth, despite some fluctuations, indicates a level of economic resilience that may be characteristic of similar rural communities in the region.
