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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 28739: Predominant White Population with Subtle Diversity 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
Zip code 28739 in Etowah, North Carolina, is classified as a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority as of 2022. The white population constitutes 89% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 22,448 and a median income of $62,967.
Etowah has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority over the past decade. However, subtle demographic shifts have occurred. The white population has slightly decreased from 92% in 2014 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 4% in 2013-2014 to 5-6% in recent years. The category of two or more races has grown from less than 1% in 2013-2014 to 2-3% in recent years.
Economic trends in Etowah show overall growth with fluctuations. The median income declined from $58,183 to $53,252 between 2013 and 2016. From 2017 to 2021, there was a strong upward trend, peaking at $72,399 in 2021. In 2022, there was a significant drop to $62,967, though still higher than pre-2020 levels.
The population has grown modestly from 20,560 in 2013 to 22,448 in 2022, a 9.2% increase. This steady growth may be contributing to the gradual diversification of the area.
Etowah's demographic changes are relatively minor compared to national trends. Many suburban and rural areas across the U.S. have experienced more significant demographic shifts over the same period. The area's continued low diversity and high white majority suggest it may be somewhat insulated from broader national demographic trends.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the strong growth from 2017-2021 followed by a decline in 2022, might reflect broader economic patterns such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery and inflation.
In conclusion, Etowah remains a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority. However, there are subtle signs of a very gradual transition towards slightly increased diversity. These demographic shifts, combined with overall economic growth and population increase, suggest a slowly evolving community that maintains its core characteristics while adapting to broader societal changes.
