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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 77835: Persistent White Majority and Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The zip code 77835 in Burton, Texas, is classified as having "Low Diversity" with a White Majority as of 2022. Data from 2022 indicates that 84% of the population identifies as white, which exceeds the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Burton has maintained a White Majority status, with the white population consistently above 76%. The Black population decreased from 13% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. A "Two or More Races" category emerged, comprising 5% of the population in 2022. Despite these changes, the area has remained in the "Low Diversity" category throughout the decade.
The median income in Burton has shown volatility over the past decade. It peaked at $72,318 in 2017, declined to $56,954 in 2020, spiked to $96,273 in 2021, and then dropped to $57,935 in 2022. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the demographic shifts. Population figures have fluctuated between 2,269 in 2012 and 3,252 in 2021, with the current population at 3,058 in 2022.
The persistent White Majority in Burton contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The income volatility, particularly the spike in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, is unusual and may reflect local economic factors or data anomalies. The subtle increase in Hispanic population and the emergence of a multi-racial category align with national trends towards increased diversity, albeit at a slower pace in this community.
Burton has remained a predominantly white, low-diversity community despite experiencing economic volatility and subtle demographic shifts over the past decade. The area shows early signs of potentially transitioning towards greater diversity, but this process is slow and has not significantly altered the overall demographic makeup of the community. The economic fluctuations appear to be driven by factors other than demographic changes, suggesting that local economic conditions or external events may have a more significant impact on income levels in this area than population shifts.
