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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 29710: White Majority and 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 29710 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 38,970 and a median household income of $76,174. This analysis examines the demographic changes in this community over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Lake Wylie has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has decreased slightly from 84% in 2013 to 80% in 2022. This minor decline indicates a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The community has experienced small increases in minority populations. The Black population increased from 8% to 9%, the Hispanic population rose from 4% to 6%, the Asian population remained at 1-2%, and the "Two or More Races" category grew from 1% to 3%.
The median household income in Lake Wylie has grown from $62,895 in 2013 to $76,174 in 2022, an increase of about 21%. The population has also grown from 29,992 in 2013 to 38,970 in 2022, an increase of about 30%. This population growth and rising incomes suggest a thriving community that is attracting new residents while maintaining economic strength.
The gradual diversification in Lake Wylie aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the pace of change here appears slower than in many other suburban communities across the U.S. The income growth in Lake Wylie outpaces the national average for the same period, indicating stronger economic growth than many other parts of the country. The persistent "White Majority" status of Lake Wylie, despite some diversification, shows that this community has maintained a more homogeneous racial composition compared to national averages.
Lake Wylie remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but there are signs of gradual change towards increased diversity. This shift is occurring alongside significant economic growth and population increase. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends accelerate, potentially moving the area towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification, or whether the current pace of change continues, maintaining the area's current demographic character with only incremental shifts.
