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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36314: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 36314 in Black, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 90% of the population identifying as white. This classification is based on a community being considered to have low diversity when one racial group comprises over 75% of the population.
Over the past decade, this zip code has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." From 2013 to 2020, the community was almost exclusively white, with the white population percentage ranging from 92% to 100%. In 2021 and 2022, there has been a slight trend towards increased diversity, albeit still within the "Low Diversity" category. The Black population emerged, rising from no recorded presence to 5% in 2021 and 7% in 2022. A small multi-racial population appeared, constituting 3% in 2021 and 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population, which had been consistently around 4% from 2013 to 2016, disappeared from the data in later years, only to reappear at 1% in 2022.
The median income in this zip code has fluctuated over the years. It peaked in 2014 at $61,300, hit a low in 2019 at $47,280, and as of 2022, it stands at $51,834. The slight increase in diversity in recent years (2021-2022) coincides with a modest uptick in median income. However, the income levels are still below the 2014 peak. Population trends show a general decline from 828 in 2010 to 606 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This decline does not seem directly correlated with the racial composition changes or income fluctuations.
The community's racial composition is notably less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally, significantly lower than this zip code's 90%. The median household income for the United States in 2022 was approximately $70,784. The zip code's median income of $51,834 is notably lower, suggesting economic challenges compared to national averages. The slight increase in diversity observed in recent years aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
While this zip code remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," recent data hints at the very early stages of diversification. This change, coupled with modest income improvements, could signal the beginning of demographic and economic shifts. However, the community still faces economic challenges compared to national averages, and the long-term impact of these subtle changes remains to be seen.
