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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 31032: Predominantly White with Growing Black Population
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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 31032 in Gray, Georgia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area as of 2022. The population is predominantly white (73%) with a significant Black minority (22%). The current median income is $69,662, and the population stands at 13,938.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, with the white population consistently representing over 70% of the total. However, subtle demographic shifts have occurred. The Black population has increased from 18% in 2016 to 22% in 2022. The Hispanic population has doubled from 1% to 2% between 2013 and 2022. A small Asian population (1%) emerged in 2020 and 2021, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in the area has grown overall, from $62,608 in 2013 to $69,662 in 2022, representing an 11.3% increase. This growth has not been steady, with a significant jump from 2019 ($61,062) to 2020 ($71,225), coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $74,126, followed by a slight decrease in 2022.
Population growth has been modest but steady, increasing from 12,797 in 2013 to 13,938 in 2022, a 8.9% growth over the decade. This growth aligns with the gradual increase in diversity, suggesting that new residents from various backgrounds may be moving into the area.
The trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States. The area's median income growth outpaces the national inflation rate for the same period, suggesting real economic growth. The population growth rate of 8.9% over the decade is slightly higher than the overall U.S. population growth rate of about 7.4% from 2010 to 2020, indicating that this zip code is growing somewhat faster than the national average.
In conclusion, zip code 31032 in Gray, Georgia, remains a "Low Diversity" area predominantly populated by white residents. However, there are signs of gradual diversification and steady economic growth. These trends suggest a slowly evolving community that may continue to see modest increases in diversity and economic prosperity in the coming years, potentially transitioning towards a more diverse demographic profile in the long term.
