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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36088: Predominantly Black Community with Subtle Shifts in Racial Composition
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 36088 in Tuskegee, Alabama, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The area is predominantly Black, with 83% of the population identifying as Black. The median income in 2022 was $26,835, which is lower than the national median household income. This combination of racial homogeneity and economic factors provides a context for analyzing demographic and economic trends over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, the zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "Black Majority." There are subtle shifts in the racial composition. The percentage of Black residents has decreased from 92% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The White population has increased from 4% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. Hispanic and Two or More Races categories have seen slight increases, from 3% to 4% combined.
The median income has shown a generally positive trend over the decade. In 2013, the median income was $21,575. It peaked in 2021 at $32,154. In 2022, it decreased to $26,835. This overall increase in median income correlates with the subtle demographic shifts. Population trends show a decline from 2,940 in 2013 to 2,939 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The lowest point was 2,508 in 2020.
Tuskegee is historically significant as a predominantly Black community and home to Tuskegee University, a historically Black college. The city's demographic profile differs from national averages, where Black Americans make up about 13.4% of the population.
The gradual increase in diversity and median income in this zip code might reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in previously homogeneous communities and slow economic recovery post-2008 recession and COVID-19 pandemic. However, the persistently low median income suggests that this area faces ongoing economic challenges that are more severe than national averages.
While the zip code 36088 in Tuskegee remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "Black Majority," subtle demographic shifts and economic improvements over the past decade hint at the potential for greater diversity and economic growth in the future. These changes may have implications for local community dynamics, resource allocation, and economic development strategies in the coming years.
