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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 79517: White Majority with Emerging Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 79517 in Fluvanna, Texas, is classified as a "White Majority" community with low to moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 505 and a median income of $78,496, indicating a relatively affluent small rural community.
Over the past decade, Fluvanna has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. The white population has fluctuated between 61% and 77% of the total population. The Hispanic population has shown significant variability, ranging from 19% to 37%. From 2018 onwards, data for individuals identifying as two or more races emerged, albeit in small percentages (1-3%).
The median income in Fluvanna has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $61,156 in 2013 to $78,496 in 2022, an increase of about 28% over nine years. The periods of highest income (2020-2022) coincide with a stabilization of the white majority around 72-73% and a moderate Hispanic population of 23-32%.
The population has fluctuated between 474 and 618 over the years, with no clear long-term growth or decline trend. The highest population (618 in 2020) coincided with one of the higher median incomes ($78,355).
With a median income of $78,496 in 2022, Fluvanna appears to be more affluent than many rural communities in the United States. The consistent white majority and limited representation of other racial groups (aside from Hispanic) is typical of many rural areas in Texas and the broader American Southwest.
The gradual increase in multiracial identification, though small, aligns with national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, even in rural areas. Fluvanna has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community over the past decade, but subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident.
The area has experienced significant economic growth, which appears to be associated with a relatively stable demographic composition. These trends suggest a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its core characteristics, balancing economic prosperity with gradual demographic change.
