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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 29052: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 29052 in Gadsden, South Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents as of 2022. The community has a population of 584 and a median income of $72,006, indicating a significant economic change in recent years.
This zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "Black Majority" over the past decade. The percentage of Black residents has varied between 75% and 94% from 2013 to 2022, consistently remaining above the 75% threshold for low diversity. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories during this period.
Within this overall stability, subtle shifts have occurred. The Black majority reached its peak at 94% in 2019 and has since slightly decreased to 85% in 2022. The White population has fluctuated, reaching a low of 3% in 2019 before increasing to 14% in 2022. The Hispanic population, although small, appeared in the data around 2017 and has remained present, not exceeding 3%.
The economic landscape of this zip code has undergone significant changes, particularly in recent years. From 2013 to 2019, the median income fluctuated between $28,780 and $48,506, showing overall instability but remaining within a lower-middle-income range. A dramatic shift occurred from 2020 onwards, with median income more than doubling from $34,601 in 2019 to $71,079 in 2020, and further increasing to $78,621 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $72,006 in 2022.
This substantial increase in median income does not appear to have directly correlated with major demographic shifts, as the racial composition remained relatively stable during this period. However, the slight increase in the White population percentage coincides with this income growth. Population trends show a general decline from 665 in 2010 to 461 in 2021, with a recovery to 584 in 2022. This recent population increase aligns with the period of significant income growth, suggesting possible in-migration of higher-income residents.
The predominance of Black residents in this zip code (85% as of 2022) is significantly higher than the national average for African Americans, which is around 13.4% according to recent U.S. Census data. The recent median income of $72,006 (2022) is above the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This represents a significant economic improvement for the area, potentially outpacing national trends. The dramatic income increase from 2020 onwards is unusual and may reflect broader economic shifts, possibly related to the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on labor markets and migration patterns.
In conclusion, while the zip code 29052 has maintained its status as a low-diversity area with a strong Black majority, it has experienced significant economic improvements in recent years. This economic shift, coupled with subtle demographic changes and population fluctuations, suggests a community in transition, albeit one that maintains its core racial identity. The interplay between these demographic and economic factors warrants further investigation to understand the full impact on local life and community dynamics.
