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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28607: Predominantly White Population with Economic Growth
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 28607, representing Boone in North Carolina, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 90% white, with a median income of $42,700 and a total population of 33,633.
From 2013 to 2022, Boone maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population remained the majority, fluctuating between 87% and 91%. Minor shifts occurred in minority populations, with the Asian population doubling from 1% to 2% between 2020 and 2021, the Black population remaining stable at 2% since 2017, the Hispanic population steady at 4%, and the Native American population fluctuating between 0% and 1%.
The median income in Boone increased significantly over the decade. In 2013, it was $30,809, rising to $42,700 by 2022, representing a growth of 38.6% over nine years. The median income peaked in 2021 at $44,205 before slightly decreasing in 2022. Population growth was modest but steady, increasing from 31,728 in 2013 to 33,633 in 2022, a growth of about 6% over the decade.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Boone contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The significant increase in median income (38.6% over nine years) outpaces the national average for wage growth, which typically hovers around 2-3% annually. This suggests that Boone has experienced stronger economic growth than many other areas of the country. The modest population growth of 6% over a decade is consistent with steady, controlled growth rather than rapid expansion or decline seen in some communities.
Boone presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. While racial demographics have remained largely unchanged, the substantial increase in median income suggests improving economic conditions for residents. The community's resistance to diversification, despite economic growth, could be due to various factors such as limited immigration, cultural preferences, or housing market dynamics. As the town continues to grow economically, it will be interesting to monitor whether this leads to increased diversity in the future or if the current demographic makeup persists.
