Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35490: White Majority and Racial Composition Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 35490 in Vance, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 5,399 and a median household income of $60,548. This classification is based on the white population constituting 85% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Vance has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" over the past decade. However, subtle shifts in the racial composition have occurred. The white population has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. The black population has increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from less than 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% to 2%.
The median household income in Vance has shown modest growth over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $58,209. It peaked in 2019 at $64,525 and stands at $60,548 as of 2022. This represents a net increase of about 4% over the decade, with fluctuations. The income peaked around the same time that racial diversity began to increase more rapidly, particularly with the growth of the Hispanic population.
The population has fluctuated over the past decade. It was 5,145 in 2013, dropped to a low of 4,405 in 2020, and has since rebounded to 5,399 in 2022, which is the highest in the dataset.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many parts of the United States. The median household income of $60,548 in 2022 is slightly below the national median of $70,784 (as of 2021). The community's resilience in maintaining and growing its population, especially post-2020, is noteworthy.
Vance remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, but shows signs of gradual demographic shifts. These changes, coupled with modest economic growth and population increases, suggest a community in slow transition. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand their long-term implications for local socioeconomic dynamics.
