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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 70785: A Study of Racial Composition in Walker, Louisiana
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 70785 in Walker, Louisiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population of 21,761 has a median income of $69,218. This classification is based on the racial composition where whites constitute 89% of the population, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Over the past decade, Walker has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The white population has slightly decreased from 92% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The black population has remained relatively stable between 3-6% over the decade. The Hispanic population has increased slightly from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The category of two or more races has shown the most significant growth, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, potentially moving towards a "Transitional Community" in the future if these trends continue. The median income in Walker has fluctuated over the past decade, peaking in 2015 at $71,867 before declining to a low of $66,286 in 2019. There was a significant recovery in 2021, reaching $75,072, before dropping again to $69,218 in 2022.
The income fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic shifts. However, the overall trend shows a modest increase in median income over the decade, which could be attracting a more diverse population to the area. Population growth has been steady, increasing from 20,398 in 2013 to 21,761 in 2022, with a notable dip in 2020 before recovering.
Walker's slow diversification trend aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. However, the pace of change in Walker appears to be slower than national averages. The median income in Walker ($69,218 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), suggesting a relatively affluent community. This economic stability might be a factor in the slow pace of demographic change.
The growth in the "two or more races" category is noteworthy and reflects a national trend of increasing multiracial identifications, especially among younger generations. While Walker remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," subtle shifts in demographics and fluctuations in median income suggest the beginnings of a transition. If current trends continue, the community may gradually move towards increased diversity in the coming decades, potentially evolving into a "Transitional Community" or "Moderate Diversity" category in the long term.
