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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28730: A Study of Race and Diversity
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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 28730 in Fairview, North Carolina, is classified as having Low Diversity with a White Majority as of 2022. The white population comprises 86% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area's median income in 2022 was $60,841, with a population of 9,500.
Over the past decade, Fairview has maintained its status as a White Majority area with Low Diversity. The percentage of white residents has ranged from 81% to 86% between 2017 and 2022. The black population reached 6-7% from 2017 to 2019 but declined to 0% in 2022. The Hispanic community has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5-10% throughout the decade, standing at 10% in 2022. Asian and Native American populations have consistently shown minimal representation.
The median income in Fairview has fluctuated over the past decade. There was an increase from $57,298 in 2019 to $73,087 in 2021, followed by a decline to $60,841 in 2022. Despite recent fluctuations, the overall trend since 2013 shows a modest increase in median income from $59,375 to $60,841, representing about a 2.5% rise over nine years.
These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic changes observed. The area has maintained its White Majority status throughout these income fluctuations.
Fairview's persistent White Majority status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The recent changes in median income may reflect broader economic volatility, possibly related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The stability of the Hispanic population percentage, despite the overall low diversity, aligns with broader trends of growing Hispanic communities across many parts of the country.
In conclusion, while Fairview has experienced economic volatility over the past decade, its demographic composition has remained relatively stable, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority area. The community does not show signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, unlike many other areas in the United States. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent changes in median income, may warrant further investigation into local economic factors or policy changes that could have influenced these shifts.
