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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 29420: Racial Composition and Economic Trends 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 29420 in North Charleston, South Carolina, exhibited moderate diversity as of 2022. The racial distribution showed equal representation of White and Black populations at 40% each, with a Hispanic presence of 12%. The median income for 2022 was $64,333.
Over the past decade, this zip code transitioned from a "White Plurality" area to one of "Moderate Diversity". In 2013, the racial composition was 42% White and 38% Black. By 2022, both White and Black populations represented 40% each. The Hispanic population increased from 9% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, while the Asian population doubled from 2% to 4% during this period.
The median income in the area increased from $61,577 in 2013 to $64,333 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike to $73,079 occurred in 2021 before decreasing in 2022. The population grew steadily from 20,183 in 2013 to 22,782 in 2022.
The economic growth appears to correlate with the increasing diversity of the area. As the community became more balanced in its racial composition, there was a general upward trend in median income.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The growth in Hispanic and Asian populations reflects similar trends seen in many parts of the United States over the past decade.
The moderate income levels and steady population growth suggest that this area is likely experiencing suburbanization or urban expansion, common in many mid-sized American cities.
Zip code 29420 in North Charleston exemplifies a "Transitional Community". It has evolved from an area with a White plurality to one of moderate diversity, with steady economic growth accompanying these demographic shifts. This transition likely reflects broader regional and national trends of increasing diversity and suburban expansion in mid-sized American cities.
