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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35986: White Majority and Racial Composition Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 35986 in Rainsville, Alabama, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition indicates 82% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $43,376. This demographic profile has maintained relative stability over the past decade, though subtle shifts are observable.
From 2013 to 2022, Rainsville has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." However, signs of gradual transition towards slightly increased diversity are evident. The white population has decreased from 89% in 2013 to 82% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 8% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has seen substantial growth, rising from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Rainsville has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2016 at $46,124 before declining to a low of $40,274 in 2019. There was a recovery to $46,845 in 2021, followed by a slight decrease to $43,376 in 2022. The periods of higher diversity (2019-2022) coincide with both the lowest and highest median incomes of the decade, suggesting a complex relationship between diversity and economic prosperity in this community.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 7,100 and 7,700 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population, combined with the gradual increase in diversity, might indicate a slow integration of new residents rather than rapid demographic change.
The trends observed in Rainsville align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races is consistent with national trends. However, the persistent "White Majority" status of over 80% is higher than the national average, which was about 60% non-Hispanic white as of the 2020 census.
The income fluctuations in Rainsville might reflect broader economic challenges faced by small towns in the United States, including the impacts of the 2008 financial crisis recovery and the more recent COVID-19 pandemic.
Rainsville remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but there are signs of gradual diversification. The economic impacts of these demographic shifts are not yet clear, with income levels fluctuating independently of diversity trends. Continued monitoring of these trends and their potential impacts on local social and economic dynamics will be important as the community evolves.
