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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 32266: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013-2022
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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 32266 in Neptune Beach, Florida, is classified as having "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition indicates 91% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $91,924. This affluent, predominantly white community has experienced minor changes in its demographic makeup over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Neptune Beach has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community with "Low Diversity." The white population has consistently remained above 88%, with only slight fluctuations. Some subtle changes have occurred: the Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2016 to 6% in 2022, the Asian population briefly rose to 3% in 2016 but declined to 0% by 2022, and the Native American population increased from 0% in 2016 to 3% in 2019, before settling at 1% in 2022. Despite these minor shifts, the community has remained in the "Low Diversity" classification throughout the decade.
The median income in Neptune Beach has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $70,033, increasing to $91,924 by 2022, representing a 31% growth over nine years. The peak was reached in 2021 with a median income of $95,438. This consistent increase suggests growing affluence in the community, which may have contributed to maintaining its demographic stability.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 6,691 (2013) and 7,205 (2020), with a slight decrease to 6,735 in 2022. This stability in population, combined with rising incomes, suggests a community that is becoming increasingly wealthy while maintaining its demographic composition.
The racial homogeneity of Neptune Beach contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The significant increase in median income (31% over nine years) outpaces the national average income growth, indicating that this community is becoming relatively more affluent compared to the nation as a whole. The stability of the white majority population in Neptune Beach goes against the trend of increasing diversity seen in many coastal and urban areas of Florida.
In conclusion, Neptune Beach (zip code 32266) presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly white community that has resisted significant demographic changes over the past decade. While there have been minor shifts in some minority populations, these have not been substantial enough to alter the overall "Low Diversity" classification of the area. The community's increasing affluence, as evidenced by rising median incomes, may be a factor in maintaining this demographic stability.
