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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 49301: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 49301 in Forest Hills, Michigan, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 21,597 and a median income of $143,820, which is above national averages. Over the past decade, this affluent, predominantly white community has experienced subtle demographic changes.
From 2013 to 2022, Forest Hills maintained its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status. However, gradual shifts in racial composition occurred. The white population decreased from 95% to 86%. The Asian population increased from 2% to 4%. The Hispanic population grew from 2% to 5%. The population identifying as two or more races expanded from 0% to 4%. These changes, while modest, suggest a slow trend towards greater diversity.
The demographic shifts coincided with significant economic growth. The median income increased by 22.5%, rising from $117,404 in 2013 to $143,820 in 2022. Concurrently, the population grew by 7.4%, from 20,112 to 21,597. This suggests that the area is attracting affluent residents from diverse backgrounds, potentially driving the subtle increases in minority populations.
Forest Hills's median income is substantially higher than the national average, indicating its status as an affluent suburb. The slow increase in diversity aligns with national trends of suburban diversification, albeit at a slower pace than many other U.S. suburban areas. The community's economic growth outpaces its demographic changes, suggesting that economic factors may be the primary driver of population growth rather than increased diversity.
Forest Hills, while remaining a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This change occurs in the context of significant economic growth, suggesting that the area is attracting affluent residents from various backgrounds. The pace of diversification is slow, and it may take many more years before the community potentially shifts to a "Moderate Diversity" classification. The correlation between rising incomes and increasing diversity suggests that economic opportunity is a key factor in the area's evolving demographics.
