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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 95919: Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 95919 in Challenge-Brownsville, California, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 95% white, with 4% Hispanic presence and minimal representation from other racial groups. The current population is 529, with a median income of $56,141.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population has remained the majority, with percentages ranging from 79% to 95%. From 2013 to 2019, there was a slight trend towards increased diversity, with the white population decreasing from 85% to 79%. Since 2020, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing from 86% to 95% by 2022.
The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 2% and 7% over the years, while other racial groups have maintained minimal representation. The community has not transitioned to any other diversity category during this period.
The median income in this area has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. It peaked in 2014 at $75,538, coinciding with a period of slightly higher diversity. There was a general downward trend in median income from 2014 to 2019, dropping to $51,472. In 2021, there was a sharp increase to $72,847, followed by a decline to $56,141 in 2022.
Population trends show a general decline from 785 in 2010 to 529 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This population decrease could be influencing the racial composition, possibly due to selective out-migration.
This zip code's trend towards lower diversity contrasts with the general trend in many parts of California and the United States, which have been moving towards greater diversity. The economic volatility and overall population decline suggest that this area may be facing some economic challenges or changes in local industry that are affecting demographics.
The median income, while fluctuating, has generally remained below California's state median income (which was around $78,672 in 2021), indicating that this is a relatively less affluent area within the state.
Challenge-Brownsville has maintained its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white community over the past decade. It has experienced subtle demographic shifts, significant economic volatility, and population decline. These trends suggest a community in transition, possibly grappling with economic challenges that are influencing its demographic composition.
