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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 94924: White Majority and Slow Diversity Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 94924 in Bolinas, California, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,215 and a median income of $84,469. This coastal community has maintained a predominantly white demographic over the past decade, with minor fluctuations in diversity.
From 2013 to 2022, Bolinas has consistently been categorized as "Low Diversity," with the white population comprising over 75% of the total. The white population percentage has fluctuated between 81% and 88%, showing a slight overall decrease from 88% in 2013 to 82% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the Hispanic population, from 7% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, indicating a slow trend towards increased diversity. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 2-4% throughout the period.
The "Two or More Races" category has shown growth, from no data in 2013 to 3% in 2022, with a peak of 8% in 2018-2019. These changes have not been significant enough to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category. However, the increasing Hispanic population and growth in the "Two or More Races" category suggest a slow transition towards slightly more diversity.
The median income in Bolinas has shown volatility over the past decade. It peaked in 2014 at $106,767, then generally declined until 2019, reaching a low of $63,861. Since 2019, there has been a recovery, with the median income rising to $84,469 in 2022. Periods of higher median income (2014-2016) coincided with slightly higher percentages of white population (84-85%). The recent increase in Hispanic population has occurred alongside a recovery in median income, suggesting that this demographic shift has not negatively impacted the area's economic status.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,000 and 1,250 residents. This stability suggests that demographic changes are likely due to gradual shifts within the existing population rather than significant influxes of new residents.
Bolinas's demographic makeup differs significantly from California as a whole. California is known for its high diversity, with no single racial group constituting a majority statewide. The persistence of a white majority in Bolinas, coupled with its relatively high median income, suggests that this community may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic trends affecting the state.
The gradual increase in Hispanic population in Bolinas aligns with broader trends in California, where the Hispanic population has been growing. However, the rate of change in Bolinas appears slower than in many other parts of the state.
In conclusion, while Bolinas remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, there are signs of slow demographic shifts that may continue to gradually increase diversity in the coming years. These changes have occurred alongside economic fluctuations, but the community has maintained a relatively high median income compared to national averages, suggesting a degree of economic resilience in the face of demographic change.
