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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45368: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 45368 in South Charleston, Ohio, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 96% white. The current median income is $69,859, showing a slight decrease from the previous year but an overall increase over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, South Charleston has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period. There has been a small increase in racial diversity. The percentage of white residents decreased from 97% in 2014-2016 to 93% in 2020, before rising to 96% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2014-2015 to 2% by 2022. Black and Hispanic populations have maintained a small but consistent presence, around 1-2% each throughout the decade.
The median income in South Charleston has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a downward trend in median income, dropping from $65,232 to $59,347. Since 2019, there has been an upward trend, with median income reaching $77,203 in 2021 before decreasing to $69,859 in 2022. Despite fluctuations, the overall trend shows an increase in median income over the decade, with 2022's figure being about 7% higher than 2013's. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 4,100 and 4,400 residents throughout the period.
The trend of increasing diversity in South Charleston, albeit slow, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. The recent upward trend in median income, particularly the sharp increase in 2020-2021, may reflect broader economic recovery trends post-COVID-19 pandemic. The stability of the population suggests that South Charleston hasn't experienced significant migration patterns that might dramatically alter its demographic makeup.
South Charleston remains a low-diversity area with a strong white majority. Subtle shifts towards increased diversity are observable. These demographic changes have occurred alongside overall positive economic trends, as evidenced by the general increase in median income over the decade. The community appears to be slowly transitioning, balancing its traditional demographic makeup with gradual diversification and economic growth.
