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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28071: A Predominantly White Community
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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 28071 in Gold Hill, North Carolina, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 94% of the total population, which is 3,301. The median income is $66,467. This demographic composition has remained consistent over the past decade, with the white population ranging from 94% to 97% between 2013 and 2022.
Subtle signs of increasing diversity are present, albeit at a slow pace. The Hispanic population has grown to 3% by 2022, while the Asian population has increased from 0% to 1% over the decade. The Black population has remained constant at approximately 1%. These minor changes indicate a slight trend towards increased diversity, but not sufficient to alter the community's "Low Diversity" categorization.
The median income in Gold Hill has shown an upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, income growth was moderate, increasing from $48,486 to $58,080. A significant increase occurred between 2019 and 2021, with median income rising to $74,227. In 2022, there was a slight decrease to $66,467, but this figure remains substantially higher than pre-2020 levels.
The economic growth does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the area. This suggests that the increased prosperity has primarily benefited the existing population rather than attracting a more diverse influx of residents. Population trends have been relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 2,950 and 3,650 residents over the decade, with no clear correlation to income changes.
The racial homogeneity of Gold Hill is notably high compared to national averages. The United States as a whole has been trending towards greater diversity, with the white population decreasing to about 60% nationally as of the 2020 census. The income growth in Gold Hill, particularly the sharp increase between 2019 and 2021, outpaces national median income growth rates. The stability of the racial composition in Gold Hill contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities, particularly in urban and suburban areas.
Gold Hill presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic growth without substantial changes in its racial makeup. While there are slight indications of increasing diversity, the pace of change is slow, and the community remains in the "Low Diversity" category. The economic prosperity has not yet translated into notable demographic shifts, suggesting a community that may be somewhat insulated from broader national trends towards increasing diversity.
