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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 84004: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 84004 in Alpine, Utah, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 92% of the total, meeting the criteria for one racial group dominating with over 75% of the population. The median income in 2022 was $134,329, indicating an affluent community significantly above the national median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Alpine consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population remained above 90% throughout this period, with minimal fluctuations. There are subtle indications of a slow increase in diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 3% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Asian population remained stable at approximately 1%. The population identifying as two or more races remained stable at approximately 2-3%.
The median income in Alpine demonstrated significant growth over the analyzed period. It increased from $122,380 in 2013 to $134,329 in 2022, representing a growth of about 9.8%. This trend indicates increasing affluence in the community. The median income peaked in 2021 at $147,101, followed by a decrease in 2022.
The population of Alpine remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 10,520 in 2013 to 10,800 in 2022, an increase of about 2.7%. This suggests a stable, established community with limited new development or influx of residents.
The consistency in both racial composition and population growth, combined with increasing median income, suggests that the economic benefits of the area's growth have primarily accrued to the existing, predominantly white population.
Alpine appears to be maintaining its demographic composition with only very gradual changes. This contrasts with many areas that have experienced more rapid diversification. The median income in Alpine is significantly higher than the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021, indicating a particularly affluent community.
The stability in racial composition coupled with high and increasing incomes suggests that Alpine may be experiencing what some researchers term "exclusive gentrification," where already affluent areas become even more exclusive over time.
In conclusion, Alpine shows signs of very gradual diversification but remains a Low Diversity, high-income community. The slow pace of demographic change, combined with significant income growth, suggests a community that is becoming increasingly affluent while maintaining its existing racial composition. This trend may have implications for housing affordability, community dynamics, and local policies in the future.
