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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 71328: A Predominantly White Community in Deville, Louisiana
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 71328 in Deville, Louisiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 8,631 and a median income of $61,392. This rural community, covering 124.88 square miles, has maintained a predominantly white population over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Over the past decade, Deville has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category with a strong "White Majority." There are subtle indications of a slow transition towards slightly increased diversity. The white population decreased from 97% in 2013 to 91% in 2022, still maintaining a clear majority but showing a gradual decline. The Hispanic population increased slightly from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, showing the most significant growth among minority groups. These changes, although minimal, suggest the area might be in the early stages of becoming a "Transitional Community," albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Deville has fluctuated over the years. It increased from $59,488 in 2013 to a peak of $73,321 in 2017. It then declined to $57,516 in 2020, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before recovering slightly to $61,392 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 7,800 and 9,000 residents throughout the decade. This stability, combined with the slow pace of demographic change, suggests that economic factors have not significantly influenced racial composition or vice versa.
The demographic trends in Deville contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas across the United States have experienced rapid diversification, this rural Louisiana community has maintained its predominantly white composition with only minor changes.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the drop in median income around 2020, likely reflect broader national economic challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the community's relative isolation and stable population suggest it may be less affected by larger migration patterns and economic shifts seen in more urban areas.
Deville shows early signs of potentially transitioning towards greater diversity, but it remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The slow pace of change and relatively stable economic indicators suggest that any significant demographic shifts are likely to occur gradually over a much longer period, barring any major external factors that could accelerate change in this rural Louisiana community.
