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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28605: Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Blowing Rock, North Carolina (2013-2022)
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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 28605 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 92% white. The current median income is $61,625, which has decreased slightly from the previous year but shows an overall upward trend over the past decade.
The racial composition of Blowing Rock has remained stable from 2013 to 2022, consistently maintaining its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period. Minor changes include a decrease in the white population from 95% in 2015 to 92% in 2022, an increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2017 to 3% in 2022, and the emergence of a 1% Asian population in recent years.
The median income in Blowing Rock has increased significantly over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $41,226. By 2022, it had risen to $61,625, representing a growth of approximately 49.5% over nine years. This increase in median income correlates with the slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic and Asian populations.
The population has grown from 4,374 in 2013 to 4,634 in 2022, an increase of about 5.9%. This population growth, combined with rising incomes, indicates a gradually expanding and prospering community.
The racial composition of Blowing Rock is less diverse than the national average. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population in the United States was approximately 59.3%, significantly lower than Blowing Rock's 92%. The median household income in the United States in 2021 was $69,717. Blowing Rock's 2022 median income of $61,625 is lower than this national figure.
The slow pace of diversification in Blowing Rock contrasts with national trends, where many communities are experiencing more rapid demographic changes. Blowing Rock remains a "Low Diversity" community but has experienced notable economic growth over the past decade. The subtle increases in diversity, coupled with rising incomes and a growing population, suggest a slowly evolving community. These changes are occurring at a much slower pace compared to national trends, maintaining Blowing Rock's character as a predominantly white, small town community with gradually improving economic prospects.
