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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35004: Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 35004 in Moody, Alabama, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 82% of the population identifying as white. Low Diversity is defined as a community where one racial group comprises over 75% of the population, with minimal representation from other groups.
Moody has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community over the past decade. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently comprising over 80% of the total population from 2013 to 2022. There have been subtle shifts within this overall stability. The white population decreased slightly from 87% in 2013 to 82% in 2022. The black population experienced a moderate increase from 10% in 2013 to 14% at its peak in 2014-2015, settling at 10% by 2022. By 2022, the Hispanic population reached 3%, and those identifying as two or more races increased to 4%.
The median income in Moody has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, it was $61,950. By 2017, it increased to $66,353. It reached a peak of $77,732 in 2021 before settling at $71,447 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the subtle demographic shifts. The population has grown from 9,894 in 2013 to 11,386 in 2022, a 15% increase.
Moody remains a predominantly white community, but its gradual diversification aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The pace of change in Moody appears slower than national averages. The median income growth in Moody outpaces the national average, suggesting a relatively prosperous local economy.
The community could be categorized as a very slow Transitional Community, showing minor but consistent increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations over the past five years. This transition is happening at a much slower rate compared to many other suburban areas across the United States.
While Moody remains a Low Diversity community with a strong white majority, there are signs of gradual change. The increasing median income and population growth suggest a healthy local economy that may continue to attract a more diverse population in the coming years, potentially leading to more significant demographic shifts in the future.
