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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 36703: Transition from Black Majority to Moderate 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 36703 in Valley Grande, Alabama, is classified as a "Black Majority" community as of 2022, with 69% of the population identifying as Black. The area has transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity over the past decade. The median income in 2022 was $32,261, reflecting economic changes in the region.
From 2013 to 2022, the zip code experienced significant demographic shifts. Between 2013 and 2017, the area maintained a "Black Majority" status with approximately 78-80% of the population identifying as Black, indicating "Low Diversity." From 2018 to 2021, while still maintaining a "Black Majority," the percentage began to decrease gradually, dropping to 74% by 2021. This period marked the beginning of a shift towards "Moderate Diversity." In 2022, the Black population decreased to 69%, while other racial groups, particularly White (24%) and Two or More Races (4%), saw increases.
The economic landscape of the zip code has shown fluctuation over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in median income from $22,840 to $34,635, representing a 51.6% growth over six years. Between 2020 and 2022, the median income experienced volatility, dropping to $30,525 in 2020, rebounding to $34,664 in 2021, and then declining again to $32,261 in 2022.
The economic changes correlate with the demographic shifts. The initial income growth (2013-2019) coincided with the period of stable "Black Majority" status. The recent income volatility (2020-2022) aligns with the period of increasing diversity, potentially indicating economic adjustments as the community composition changes.
Population trends show a decline from 13,636 in 2013 to 10,038 in 2022, a 26.4% decrease. This population loss, combined with increasing diversity and income fluctuations, suggests a complex interplay of demographic and economic factors.
The trends observed in this zip code reflect broader patterns seen in many small to medium-sized American cities. These include increasing racial diversity, economic volatility, and population decline in some smaller cities and rural areas. The transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" in this zip code represents a significant change in community composition over a relatively short period.
This shift, combined with the economic fluctuations and population decline, suggests that Valley Grande is undergoing a period of significant transition that may have far-reaching impacts on local life, community dynamics, and economic opportunities in the coming years.
