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Demographic and Racial Changes in Lubbock's 79407 Zip Code: 2013-2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 79407 zip code in Lubbock, Texas, transitioned from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 64% to 58%, while the Hispanic population increased from 23% to 34%. The area is now categorized as having "Moderate Diversity". The current median income is $62,579, with a population of 21,935 in 2022.
This zip code exhibits characteristics of a "Transitional Community". The Hispanic population has steadily increased, and there has been a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races. The Asian population grew from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, contributing to the area's increasing diversity.
Economic changes have accompanied the demographic shifts. The median income increased from $56,616 in 2013 to $62,579 in 2022, a 10.5% increase. However, this growth was not consistent, with a significant jump to $70,889 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population grew steadily from 15,784 in 2013 to 21,935 in 2022, a 39% increase.
The demographic shifts in this Lubbock zip code reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns of Hispanic population growth in many parts of the United States.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and subsequent fall in median income between 2021 and 2022, may reflect broader economic volatility experienced nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
The steady population growth in this zip code, outpacing national averages, suggests that this area of Lubbock may be experiencing more rapid development or migration compared to many other parts of the country.
The 79407 zip code in Lubbock has transformed over the past decade from a predominantly white area to a more diverse, majority-minority community. This demographic shift has been accompanied by overall economic growth and significant population increase, indicating a changing local landscape that mirrors broader national trends towards increasing diversity and urban/suburban development.
