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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35131: Predominant White Population in Ragland, Alabama
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 35131 in Ragland, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 90% of the total, meeting the criterion for a dominant racial group exceeding 75% of the population. The area has a population of 3,764 and a median income of $46,223 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Ragland has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 90% throughout most of the observed period, with minor fluctuations. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity, albeit at a slow pace. The black population has slightly decreased from 6% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Ragland has shown volatility over the past decade. It increased from $41,789 in 2013 to a peak of $51,506 in 2018. After 2018, it experienced fluctuations, ending at $46,223 in 2022. The slight increase in diversity coincides with periods of higher median income, particularly in the 2017-2019 period when median income was at its highest.
Population trends show a gradual decline from 4,377 in 2013 to 3,764 in 2022. This decline has not significantly altered the racial composition of the area, suggesting that outmigration may be relatively proportional across racial groups.
Ragland appears to be changing at a much slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The persistent "Low Diversity" categorization contrasts with many urban and suburban areas that have seen more rapid demographic shifts towards "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" status.
The economic fluctuations in Ragland, particularly the rise and subsequent decline in median income, may reflect broader economic trends in rural America. Many small towns have struggled with economic challenges and population loss, which aligns with the observed trends in Ragland.
While Ragland shows signs of very gradual diversification and has experienced some economic fluctuations, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The slow pace of demographic change suggests that local economic and social factors may be maintaining the existing community structure, even as subtle shifts begin to emerge.
