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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28104: Racial Composition and Income Trends from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 28104 in Weddington, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 34,600 with a median household income of $115,865, indicating an affluent suburb. The area has maintained its predominant racial composition over the past decade, though subtle shifts are occurring.
From 2013 to 2022, Weddington has consistently remained a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 2% to 5%, and the Black population doubled from 4% to 8%. The Hispanic population slightly increased from 6% to 7%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards a more diverse community.
The median household income increased from $107,879 in 2013 to $115,865 in 2022, representing a 7.4% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $127,585, followed by a significant drop in 2022. Despite minor fluctuations, the area has maintained its status as an affluent community throughout the decade.
The gradual increase in diversity correlates with the rising median income, suggesting that the area is attracting a more diverse, yet economically similar, population. This could indicate that as the community becomes more diverse, it is primarily drawing in affluent individuals from various racial backgrounds.
The demographic shifts in Weddington, though gradual, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The median household income in this zip code is significantly higher than the national median, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The area's population has grown by about 16% from 2013 to 2022, which is faster than the national average growth rate.
Weddington remains a predominantly white, affluent suburb, but shows signs of a gradual transition towards greater diversity. This shift, coupled with sustained economic prosperity, suggests a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its attractive qualities for high-income residents across various racial backgrounds. If current trends continue, this area may move towards a more diverse demographic profile in the coming years, potentially transitioning from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" in the next decade.
