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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36576: Predominantly White Population in Silverhill, Alabama
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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 36576 in Silverhill, Alabama, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 88% of residents identifying as such. The current median income is $56,002, and the population has reached 5,829 residents.
Over the past decade, Silverhill has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently been the majority, ranging between 80% and 91% of the total population. Minor shifts in racial composition have occurred. The Black population decreased slightly from 5% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 7% in 2013 to 8% in 2019, then decreased to 5% in 2022. The category of Two or More Races remained stable at 3-4% throughout the decade.
The median income in Silverhill has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a decline from $51,509 to $39,922. Between 2016 and 2021, the community experienced substantial growth in median income, reaching $70,701 in 2021. However, from 2021 to 2022, there was a sharp decline to $56,002.
These economic shifts do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic changes observed. The overall trend of increasing median income may have contributed to maintaining the area's demographic stability by potentially limiting housing affordability for more diverse populations.
Population growth has been steady, increasing from 4,467 in 2013 to 5,829 in 2022, a growth of about 30% over the decade. This growth, combined with the predominantly white demographic, suggests that the area may be attractive to a specific segment of the population.
Silverhill appears to be maintaining its demographic composition, in contrast to national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities. The economic volatility seen in Silverhill, particularly the sharp rise and subsequent fall in median income between 2016 and 2022, may reflect broader economic trends such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, followed by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In conclusion, while Silverhill has experienced economic volatility and steady population growth over the past decade, its racial demographics have remained relatively stable, maintaining its status as a "Low Diversity" community. This stability in the face of national trends towards increased diversity suggests that local factors may be playing a significant role in shaping the community's demographic profile.
