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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 85643: White Majority and Hispanic Population Trends
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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 85643 in Willcox, Arizona, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community with a slight "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 8,816 and a median income of $48,063. The racial composition shows a white population at 52% and a Hispanic presence at 42%, with other racial groups representing smaller percentages.
Over the past decade, Willcox has experienced subtle shifts in its racial composition. In 2013, the community was classified as having a "White Majority" with 53% of the population identifying as white. By 2017, the area transitioned briefly to a "Hispanic Plurality" with the Hispanic population reaching 50%. This shift was temporary, as the white population regained a slight majority in subsequent years.
The community has maintained a "Moderate Diversity" classification throughout the decade, with two dominant racial groups (White and Hispanic) each representing over 40% of the population. The presence of other racial groups has remained relatively stable, preventing the area from falling into a "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Willcox has shown an upward trend over the past decade, rising from $39,324 in 2013 to $48,063 in 2022, with a spike to $64,496 in 2021. This increase in median income correlates with the slight shift towards a white majority in recent years. The population has fluctuated, peaking at 9,861 in 2011 and reaching its lowest point of 8,427 in 2017. The recent uptick to 8,816 in 2022 suggests a possible stabilization or minor growth trend.
The demographic evolution of Willcox reflects trends seen in parts of the American Southwest, where Hispanic populations have grown significantly over past decades. However, Willcox maintains a balance between its white and Hispanic populations, keeping it in the "Moderate Diversity" category. The economic growth, particularly the increase in median income in 2021, may be part of a wider trend of economic recovery and growth post-pandemic. The subsequent decrease in 2022 suggests that this spike may have been an anomaly rather than a sustained trend.
Willcox presents a case of a community balancing between a "White Majority" and a potential "Majority-Minority" status. Its "Moderate Diversity" classification has remained stable despite fluctuations in racial composition. The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends indicates that Willcox is experiencing gradual socio-economic changes that may continue to shape its community structure in the coming years.
