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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35175: A Predominantly White Community in Union Grove, 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 35175 in Union Grove, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 5,163 and a median household income of $64,725. This rural community has maintained a predominantly white demographic throughout the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
The zip code has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category from 2013 to 2022. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories over the years.
Subtle shifts in demographics include a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 0% in 2015 to 4% in 2022, and fluctuations in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races between 1% and 4% over the years. These minor changes suggest the beginning of a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though the community remains overwhelmingly white.
The median household income has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a steady increase from $51,357 to $61,503. In 2019, there was a sharp decline to $54,562, followed by a rapid increase to $77,737 in 2020-2021, and then a decrease to $64,725 in 2022. Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend shows an increase in median income over the decade. This economic growth does not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4,800 and 5,200 residents over the decade. This stability in population, combined with the persistent lack of diversity, suggests a community with low in-migration and out-migration rates.
The slight increase in Hispanic population aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities in various parts of the country, including the South. However, the rate of change in Union Grove is significantly slower than in many other areas. The economic volatility seen in this zip code, particularly the sharp changes in median income between 2019 and 2022, may reflect broader economic shifts such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery.
In conclusion, while the zip code 35175 has experienced some economic changes over the past decade, its demographic composition has remained remarkably stable, maintaining its status as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The subtle increases in Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races may indicate the very early stages of a transition towards slightly more diversity, but this process is occurring at a much slower rate than in many other parts of the country.
