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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 90704 in Avalon, California, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The Hispanic population comprises 53% of the total, while the White population accounts for 43%. The area has a population of 4,023 and a median income of $80,090.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced significant demographic changes. From 2013 to 2017, the area was characterized as a "Racial Majority" community, with Hispanics consistently comprising over 60% of the population. This period showed low diversity with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Starting in 2018, a transition towards "Moderate Diversity" was observed. The Hispanic majority declined, while the White population increased significantly. By 2020, the community had become "Majority-Minority," with Whites (51%) slightly outnumbering Hispanics (44%).
The most recent data shows a reversal of the previous trend. The Hispanic population has increased to 53%, while the White population decreased to 43%, returning the area to a "Majority-Minority" status but with a Hispanic plurality.
The median income has fluctuated considerably over the years, showing some correlation with demographic shifts. During the Hispanic majority period (2013-2017), median income declined from $90,127 to $70,698. As diversity increased and the White population grew (2018-2020), median income rose slightly to $76,208. In the most recent years (2021-2022), coinciding with the Hispanic resurgence, median income has shown significant volatility, peaking at $90,974 in 2021 before settling at $80,090 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. However, the recent resurgence of the Hispanic population goes against the national trend of slowing Hispanic population growth. The income volatility in recent years could be related to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, which have affected many communities nationwide.
The relatively high median income ($80,090 in 2022) compared to the national median ($69,021 in 2022) suggests that despite demographic changes, the area remains economically prosperous. This could indicate that the community has managed to integrate its diverse population while maintaining economic stability.
Zip code 90704 in Avalon has transformed from a predominantly Hispanic area to a more diverse community over the past decade, with recent trends suggesting a potential return to Hispanic plurality. These demographic shifts have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in this evolving community.