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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28327: White Majority and Racial Composition
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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 28327 in Carthage, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 21,741 and a median household income of $68,718. This classification is based on the white population comprising 79% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Over the past decade, Carthage has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." However, subtle shifts have occurred. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 82% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The black population has decreased from 12% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The category of two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median household income has grown from $54,620 in 2013 to $68,718 in 2022, an increase of about 26%. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts. The population has grown from 17,103 in 2013 to 21,741 in 2022, a 27% increase.
The trend of increasing diversity in Carthage aligns with broader national trends of growing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States. The income growth in Carthage (26% over a decade) outpaces the national average. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects a national trend of Hispanic population growth in many areas of the country, particularly in the Southeast.
Carthage remains a low diversity, white-majority community. However, demographic shifts and economic growth suggest it may be experiencing changes. The area appears to be transitioning towards greater diversity, driven by Hispanic population growth and increases in multiracial residents. These demographic shifts, coupled with economic growth, indicate a community in gradual transition.
