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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 41018: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 41018 in Erlanger, Kentucky, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 85% of the total. The median income for 2022 was $68,667, showing a slight decrease from the previous year but remaining significantly higher than a decade ago.
Over the past decade, Erlanger has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population has decreased slightly from 88% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. The Black population has increased modestly from 4% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, with a peak of 6% between 2017 and 2021. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at 3-4% throughout the decade. The most notable change has been in the "Two or More Races" category, which increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, indicating a trend towards slightly increased diversity.
The economic landscape of Erlanger has experienced significant positive changes over the past decade. Median income has increased substantially, from $55,977 in 2013 to $68,667 in 2022, representing a 22.7% increase over nine years. The most rapid period of income growth occurred between 2015 and 2019, coinciding with the period of slight increases in racial diversity. There was a slight dip in median income from 2020 to 2022, possibly related to broader economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erlanger remains less diverse than many urban areas in the United States, but its slow trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader national patterns of suburban diversification. The significant increase in median income over the decade outpaces national averages, suggesting strong local economic growth.
The slight increase in diversity, particularly in the "Two or More Races" category, reflects national trends of increasing multiracial identification and interracial families. However, the persistence of a strong white majority indicates that Erlanger is changing more slowly than many comparable suburban areas across the country.
The economic growth in Erlanger, as evidenced by the rising median income, may be attracting a more diverse population. This pattern is often seen in growing suburban areas, where economic opportunities draw in new residents from various backgrounds.
Erlanger remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic improvements over the past decade suggest a community in the early stages of transition. If current trends continue, the area may evolve into a more diverse community in the coming years, potentially shifting towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification in the future.
