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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36064: Transition from Low to Moderate Diversity with White Majority
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 36064 in Pike Road, Alabama, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 58% of the total, while Black residents represent 30%. The area has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 6,223 in 2010 to 12,454 in 2022, with a high median income of $93,000 in 2022.
Pike Road has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to a "Moderate Diversity" one over the past decade. In 2013, the area had a "White Majority" at 63%, bordering on "Low Diversity." By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority," the community has shifted towards greater diversity. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 26% and 33% throughout the decade. The Asian population has grown slightly from 4% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has increased from 1% to 3% over the same period.
The community shows signs of becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from Hispanic residents and those identifying as two or more races. This trend suggests a gradual move towards greater diversity, though not yet reaching the threshold for "High Diversity." The demographic shifts have occurred alongside significant economic growth, with the median income rising from $91,011 in 2013 to $93,000 in 2022, peaking at $106,388 in 2021.
The consistent high median income suggests that the area has maintained its economic appeal throughout its demographic transition. This could indicate that the increasing diversity is driven by affluent individuals from various racial backgrounds moving into the area, rather than economic changes affecting the existing population.
Pike Road's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those with strong economic indicators. The community's ability to maintain a high median income while nearly doubling its population and increasing diversity is notable. However, the persistence of a clear white majority, despite increasing diversity, suggests that Pike Road may be at an earlier stage of demographic transition compared to some other rapidly diversifying suburban areas across the United States.
The gradual nature of this change, coupled with economic stability, may indicate a more integrated and less disruptive process of diversification compared to areas experiencing more rapid demographic shifts. Pike Road exemplifies a "Transitional Community" moving from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" while maintaining economic strength. This gradual shift towards greater racial representation, coupled with population growth and economic stability, positions the community for potential further diversification in the coming years, albeit at a measured pace.
