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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 98272: White Majority with Emerging Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 98272 in Woods Creek, Washington, is classified as having "Low Diversity" with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 30,218 and a median income of $98,367, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, Woods Creek has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of the total. However, there are signs of increasing diversity. The white population has slightly decreased from 79% in 2013 to 75% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 12-15% throughout the decade. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The area has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. Median income has risen from $82,115 in 2013 to $98,367 in 2022, an increase of about 20%. The population has grown from 27,069 in 2013 to 30,218 in 2022, an increase of about 11.6%. This economic growth correlates with the subtle increases in diversity, particularly the growth in the Asian population.
The trends observed in Woods Creek align with broader national patterns. Suburban areas across the U.S. have been experiencing gradual increases in diversity, particularly with growth in Asian and Hispanic populations. The significant increase in median income (20% over a decade) outpaces national averages, suggesting that Woods Creek is part of a high-growth economic region. The maintenance of a strong White Majority despite increasing diversity is common in many affluent suburban areas, especially those that have historically been predominantly white.
Woods Creek remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, but subtle demographic shifts and strong economic growth suggest it may be in the early stages of transition. The community's ability to maintain high median incomes while slowly diversifying could indicate a positive integration of new residents, potentially setting the stage for more significant demographic changes in the coming decades. However, the persistence of low diversity despite economic growth also raises questions about potential barriers to more rapid diversification in the area.
