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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35035: A Study of Racial Composition in Pea Ridge, Alabama
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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 35035 in Pea Ridge, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,460 and a median income of $63,212. This classification is based on the white population comprising 90% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Pea Ridge has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community over the past decade, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2021, the white population ranged from 77% to 83%. In 2022, there was an increase to 90%, reinforcing its "Low Diversity" status. The black population showed variability, peaking at 20% in 2017 and 2018, but decreasing to 7% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 0% in 2015 to 2% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Pea Ridge has seen substantial changes over the past decade. Median income has increased from $39,099 in 2013 to $63,212 in 2022, representing a 61.7% increase. There was a notable increase in median income between 2016 and 2017, from $40,834 to $59,084. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $71,015. Population figures have fluctuated, with a peak of 1,908 in 2011 and a low of 1,365 in 2020.
The trend of increasing median income in Pea Ridge aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The area's persistent "White Majority" status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many parts of the United States. The sharp decrease in black population and increase in white population in 2022 is unusual. The gradual increase in Hispanic population, while small, reflects broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the country.
Pea Ridge has seen significant economic improvements over the past decade, while its racial composition has remained predominantly white, with a recent trend towards less diversity. This contrasts with many areas in the U.S. that are experiencing increasing racial diversity. The economic gains do not appear to have led to increased racial diversity in this case, suggesting that local factors may be influencing both population dynamics and economic growth in unique ways.
