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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28031: A Predominantly White Community with Subtle Diversity Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The zip code 28031 in Cornelius, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 32,081 and a median household income of $106,557, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Cornelius has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 81% to 86% of the total population. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity. The Black population fluctuated between 5% and 8% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population showed slight growth from 6% to 7% between 2013 and 2021, returning to 6% in 2022. The Asian population remained stable at 2-3% throughout the period. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median household income in Cornelius has increased from $91,693 in 2013 to $106,557 in 2022, a 16% rise over nine years. This income growth coincided with a population increase from 26,472 in 2013 to 32,081 in 2022, a 21% growth. The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends suggests that the area's increasing affluence may be attracting a more diverse, yet still predominantly white, upper-middle-class population.
The growth in the "Two or More Races" category could indicate that the area is becoming more attractive to mixed-race families, possibly due to its economic opportunities and quality of life. The stable high income and consistent white majority suggest that while the community is slowly diversifying, it's maintaining its character as an affluent, predominantly white suburb.
Cornelius's demographic and economic trends align with patterns seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States. These include slow but steady diversification, particularly in terms of mixed-race populations and slight increases in minority representation, strong economic growth outpacing national averages for median household income, and population growth suggesting the area is attractive to new residents.
Cornelius remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". Subtle demographic shifts and consistent economic growth suggest it may be in the early stages of transitioning towards a more diverse community. This transition is occurring slowly and within the context of increasing affluence, which may be shaping the nature and pace of demographic change in the area.
