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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28556: Increasing White Majority and Racial Composition Shifts
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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 28556 in Stonewall, North Carolina, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area has a White Majority, with 94% of the population identifying as white. The current median income is $61,050, and the population is 1,123.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained a White Majority status. From 2013 to 2022, the white population percentage increased from 79% to 94%, solidifying its status as a Low Diversity area. The black population decreased from 19% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively constant, between 1-3% throughout the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The economic landscape of the zip code has shown fluctuations over the decade. The median income has ranged from a low of $49,084 in 2017 to a high of $75,094 in 2021. The current median income of $61,050 in 2022 represents a decrease from the previous year. The population peaked at 1,499 in 2015 and has since declined to 1,123 in 2022. As the area became less diverse, the median income showed an overall upward trend, despite year-to-year fluctuations.
The increasing racial homogeneity in this zip code contrasts with national trends towards greater diversity in many areas of the United States. Despite population decline, the area has maintained a median income that has generally trended upward over the decade. The low population density (approximately 16.7 people per square mile based on the 2022 population and zip code size) suggests this is a rural area.
The demographic and economic trends observed may be reflective of broader rural-urban migration patterns and economic shifts in similar communities across the country. While this zip code has become less diverse over the past decade, it has maintained a relatively stable economic profile. The increasing racial homogeneity, coupled with fluctuating but generally increasing median incomes, suggests a complex interplay between demographic composition and economic outcomes in this rural North Carolina community.
