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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 31632: A Study of Racial Composition in Hahira, Georgia
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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 31632 in Hahira, Georgia, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 78% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The area has experienced population growth from 11,494 in 2010 to 15,595 in 2022, with a concurrent increase in median income from $57,752 in 2013 to $77,065 in 2022.
Hahira has maintained its status as a White Majority community throughout the analyzed period. The white population percentage decreased slightly from 72% to 78% between 2013 and 2022. The black population decreased from 18% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The Hispanic population changed from 7% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, while those identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 3%. A small Asian population of 1-2% emerged in the mid-2010s.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic growth in the area. Median income increased by 33.4% from $57,752 in 2013 to $77,065 in 2022. The population grew by 35.6% from 2010 to 2022, indicating strong economic opportunities attracting new residents. The economic growth appears to have occurred alongside a slight increase in diversity, suggesting that the area's prosperity may be attracting a more diverse population.
The income growth in Hahira outpaces the national average, which saw about a 20% increase in median household income from 2010 to 2020. The population growth rate of 35.6% over 12 years is significantly higher than the U.S. average of about 7.4% from 2010 to 2020. The racial composition of Hahira remains less diverse than the national average, where non-Hispanic whites make up about 60% of the population as of 2020.
Hahira remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, but shows signs of gradual diversification alongside strong economic and population growth. This trend suggests the area may be in the early stages of transitioning to a more diverse community, albeit at a slower pace than national averages. The correlation between economic growth and increasing diversity aligns with broader patterns seen in growing suburban and small urban areas across the United States.
