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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 77713: Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 77713 in Beaumont, Texas, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 52% of the total, while Black and Hispanic residents represent 24% and 17% respectively. The median income in 2022 was $73,299, indicating a relatively affluent area. The population of 18,796 is distributed across 183.18 square miles.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a more homogeneous "White Majority" community towards "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the white population represented 61% of the total, but by 2022, this percentage had decreased to 52%. The Black population increased from 22% in 2013 to a peak of 31% in 2017-2019, before settling at 24% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown steady growth, increasing from 8% in 2013 to 17% in 2022.
The zip code can be classified as a "Transitional Community," evidenced by the consistent increase of the Hispanic population and the growth in the "Two or More Races" category from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The median income has shown overall growth, rising from $67,797 in 2013 to $73,299 in 2022, an increase of about 8.1%. However, this growth has not been steady, with a notable dip between 2015 and 2017, reaching a low of $63,870 in 2017.
The population has grown from 17,497 in 2013 to 18,796 in 2022, an increase of about 7.4%. This population growth, combined with the income increase, indicates a generally positive economic trajectory for the area.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and exurban areas. The growth of Hispanic and multiracial populations is particularly reflective of national demographic changes. The median income in this zip code ($73,299 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The trend towards increased diversity, coupled with overall economic growth, indicates that this zip code is successfully navigating demographic transitions while maintaining economic stability. The temporary dip in median income during the period of greatest racial shift suggests that such transitions can present short-term economic challenges. The community's ability to rebound from this dip and continue growing economically while becoming more diverse is a positive sign for its future prospects.
