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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35620: Persistent White Majority and Economic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 35620 in Elkmont, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". The area has a population of 9,945 and a median household income of $67,225. The white population comprises 88% of the community in 2022. The area has experienced subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Elkmont has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". The white population has remained above 88% during this period, with minimal fluctuations. Other racial groups have shown small changes. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 3-5%, showing a slight increase over time. The Black population remained relatively stable at 2-3%. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 2% to 3%.
These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to alter the overall classification of the community. The median household income in Elkmont has shown significant growth, increasing from $46,835 in 2013 to $67,225 in 2022. This represents a 43.5% increase over nine years, suggesting substantial economic improvement in the area. The population has also grown from 8,790 in 2013 to 9,945 in 2022, an increase of about 13.1%.
The economic growth does not appear to have dramatically altered the racial composition of the area. This could indicate that the economic benefits have been largely experienced by the existing white majority population, or that the area may have limited appeal or accessibility to more diverse populations despite its economic growth.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Elkmont contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant increase in median household income (43.5% over nine years) is likely higher than national averages, indicating strong local economic growth. The population growth of 13.1% over nine years is also relatively robust, suggesting the area is attracting new residents, albeit primarily within the existing racial demographic.
In conclusion, Elkmont has experienced significant economic growth and moderate population increase over the past decade, while its racial composition has remained largely stable. The community remains categorized as "Low Diversity" with a strong "White Majority", showing only minimal signs of increased diversity. This suggests that local economic growth has not been a significant driver of demographic change in this particular zip code.
