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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36580: White Majority and Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 36580 in Summerdale, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 6,511 and a median household income of $52,850. The white population comprises 74% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Summerdale has transitioned from an extremely low diversity community to one that is becoming slightly more diverse over the past decade, while maintaining its "Low Diversity" status. The white population decreased from 82% in 2013 to 74% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, potentially categorizing Summerdale as a "Transitional Community" in terms of Hispanic representation. The black population increased from 4% to 6% over the same period.
The "Two or More Races" category emerged, growing from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, further supporting the transitional nature of the community's demographics.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income and population growth. The median household income increased from $43,781 in 2013 to $52,850 in 2022, representing a growth of 20.7% over the decade. The population grew from 5,309 in 2013 to 6,511 in 2022, an increase of 22.6%.
Summerdale lags behind national averages in terms of racial diversity. The U.S. is often categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" area, with non-Hispanic whites making up about 60% of the population nationwide as of 2020. The growth in the Hispanic population in Summerdale aligns with broader national trends but appears to be more rapid than the national average.
The economic growth in Summerdale, with a 20.7% increase in median household income over the decade, outpaces the national average. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% in real terms between 2013 and 2022.
Summerdale remains a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority," but shows signs of being a "Transitional Community," particularly in terms of Hispanic population growth. These demographic shifts correlate with economic improvements and population growth, suggesting a community in the early stages of significant socio-economic change.
