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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28341: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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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 28341 in Bowdens, North Carolina, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The area's population of 3,507 comprises three main racial groups: White (38%), Black (32%), and Hispanic (27%). The median income in this zip code is $44,630.
Over the past decade, Bowdens has maintained its "Moderate Diversity" status, with fluctuations in racial composition. In 2013, the racial breakdown was White (41%), Black (25%), and Hispanic (31%). The community has not transitioned to other diversity categories during this period but has experienced shifts within its major racial groups.
The White population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 35% to 43% over the decade. The Black population has shown more variability, fluctuating between 21% and 32%. The Hispanic population has seen a slight overall increase, moving from 31% in 2013 to 34% in 2021, before decreasing to 27% in 2022.
The median income in Bowdens has fluctuated considerably over the past decade. It started at $44,474 in 2013, dropped to $36,437 in 2016, then gradually increased to $54,498 in 2021, before decreasing to $44,630 in 2022. Periods of higher median income coincided with slight increases in the White population percentage, while years with lower median income saw slight increases in the Black and Hispanic populations.
The population of Bowdens has also fluctuated, reaching a peak of 5,486 in 2019 before declining to 3,507 in 2022. This recent population decrease coincides with a slight increase in median income, potentially indicating a shift in the community's socioeconomic composition.
The demographic trends in Bowdens reflect broader patterns seen in many American communities. The increasing diversity and growing Hispanic population align with national trends. The economic fluctuations, particularly the dip in median income in the mid-2010s followed by a recovery, mirror broader economic trends related to the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic growth.
Bowdens presents a picture of a moderately diverse community undergoing continuous demographic and economic changes. These shifts reflect both local dynamics and broader national trends, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition, economic factors, and population movements in American communities.
