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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 77830 in Richards, Texas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 83% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has experienced significant economic growth, with median income increasing from $56,603 in 2013 to $84,331 in 2022.
Richards has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area over the past decade. The white population increased from 70% in 2013 to 83% in 2022, reinforcing its majority status and categorizing the area as "Low Diversity". The Hispanic population decreased from 13% to 10%, and the Black population slightly decreased from 5% to 3% during this period. There was a small increase in the "Two or More Races" category, rising from 2% to 4%.
The demographic shifts correlate with significant economic changes. Median income has grown from $56,603 in 2013 to $84,331 in 2022, a nearly 50% increase over nine years. The population has seen moderate growth, from 3,164 in 2013 to 3,063 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a peak of 3,424 residents in 2021, coinciding with the highest median income of $106,217. The increasing white majority correlates with rising median incomes, suggesting possible links between demographic homogeneity and economic prosperity in this context.
The increasing white majority in Richards contrasts with the national trend of increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The substantial increase in median income outpaces national averages, indicating strong local economic growth. Given its relatively low population density (about 14.7 people per square mile based on the 2022 population and area size), Richards likely represents a rural or semi-rural area, which often have different demographic and economic trends compared to urban areas.
Richards presents a case of a community becoming less diverse over time while experiencing significant economic growth. This trend raises questions about the interplay between demographic homogeneity and economic prosperity in rural settings, and how such trends might impact community dynamics and future development in the area.