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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 70819: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 70819 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The demographic composition consists of 48% Black, 27% White, and 19% Hispanic populations. The median income is $63,837, with a population of 4,192 in an area of 4.93 square miles.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the area was characterized by a "Black Plurality" with 50% Black and 35% White populations. By 2018, it had shifted to a "Black Majority" with 67% Black population. Recent years have seen a decline in the Black population and an increase in Hispanic residents, transitioning the area back to a "Majority-Minority" status by 2022.
The community has evolved from "Moderate Diversity" in 2013 to approaching "High Diversity" in recent years. The Hispanic population has grown from 13% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, while the Asian population has emerged at 3% in 2022. The consistent growth in Hispanic population and the recent increase in multiracial residents from 0% in 2015 to 2% in 2022 indicate this is a "Transitional Community" moving towards greater diversity.
The median income has fluctuated considerably over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a substantial increase in median income from $48,000 to $74,080, coinciding with the period of "Black Majority." However, there has been a sharp decline since 2020, dropping to $63,837 in 2022.
The population has been volatile, peaking at 5,328 in 2012 and reaching a low of 3,897 in 2021. This instability might reflect changing economic opportunities or housing availability in the area. The period of highest income (2016-2019) coincided with the strongest "Black Majority." The recent income decline aligns with the transition back to a "Majority-Minority" status and increased diversity.
The demographic shifts in this zip code, particularly the growth in Hispanic population, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The recent decline in median income since 2020 may reflect broader economic challenges, possibly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The volatility in population and income levels suggests this area might be more sensitive to economic and social changes compared to more stable neighborhoods.
Zip code 70819 in Baton Rouge is a dynamic, evolving community that has transitioned from a Black Plurality to a Black Majority and now to a Majority-Minority area with increasing diversity. These demographic shifts have been accompanied by significant economic fluctuations, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in urban neighborhoods. The area's trajectory suggests it will likely continue to diversify, potentially bringing both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and economic development.
