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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28713: Examining Racial Composition from 2013 to 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 28713 in Bryson City, North Carolina, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 9,269 and a median income of $45,860. This rural community has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the community has consistently maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population representing over 75% of the total. There is a slight downward trend, from 84% in 2013 to 78% in 2022. The community shows signs of a gradual transition towards increased diversity. The Native American population has grown from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 3% to 7% over the same period. The presence of other racial groups (Asian, Black, Two or More Races) has remained minimal but slightly increased.
The consistent growth in Hispanic and Native American populations, coupled with the slight decrease in the white population, suggests the area is slowly becoming a "Transitional Community." The median income has shown significant volatility over the years. There was a sharp decline from $43,524 in 2013 to a low of $33,870 in 2016, followed by a recovery and growth phase from 2017 to 2021, reaching a peak of $52,035, and a recent decline to $45,860 in 2022.
Despite income fluctuations, the population has grown modestly from 8,945 in 2013 to 9,269 in 2022, indicating the area's ability to retain and attract residents. The period of lowest median income (2014-2017) coincides with the beginning of noticeable increases in Hispanic and Native American populations, suggesting these groups may have been attracted by lower living costs or employment opportunities. The subsequent income recovery and growth phase (2018-2021) aligns with continued diversification, potentially indicating that increased diversity contributed to economic growth. The recent income decline in 2022 occurred alongside a slight reversal in the white population percentage (from 76% to 78%), which could suggest a complex interplay between economic factors and demographic composition.
This community's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural areas, albeit at a slower pace. The persistent white majority and slow pace of change are typical of many rural communities in the United States. The income volatility experienced in this zip code is more pronounced than national averages, which could be attributed to its rural nature and potentially limited economic diversity. However, the overall trend of income growth from 2017 to 2021 aligns with national economic recovery patterns post-2008 recession.
While Bryson City (zip code 28713) remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, it shows signs of gradual transition towards increased diversity. This demographic evolution, coupled with economic fluctuations, presents both challenges and opportunities for community development and social cohesion in the coming years.
