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Demographic Evolution and Racial Composition in ZIP Code 89085, North Las Vegas, Nevada
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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 89085 in North Las Vegas, Nevada, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a slight White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population represents 44% of the community, followed closely by Black (22%) and Hispanic (19%) populations. The area has seen significant population growth over the past decade, increasing from 2,071 residents in 2010 to 3,447 in 2022. This growth has been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, with the most recent figure at $84,273 in 2022.
In 2013, the earliest year with complete racial data, the area had a White Majority (50%). Over the next decade, the community transitioned to a Moderate Diversity profile, with the white population decreasing to 44% by 2022. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, moving towards increased diversity.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 19% and 25% over the decade. This consistent presence contributes to the area's Moderate Diversity classification.
The Black population has shown a notable increase, from 15% in 2013 to 22% in 2022, contributing significantly to the area's increasing diversity.
The Asian population has remained relatively constant, hovering around 6-15% throughout the decade, further supporting the Moderate Diversity categorization.
The median income has shown considerable fluctuation, peaking at $99,612 in 2018 before declining to $84,273 in 2022. This volatility might be related to the changing demographic composition and economic conditions.
The substantial population growth (66% increase from 2010 to 2022) has been accompanied by overall income growth, despite recent declines. This suggests that the area has attracted new residents while maintaining a relatively high income level.
The transition to a more diverse community has coincided with periods of both income growth and decline. The peak income years (2018-2019) aligned with a period of High Diversity, where no single group dominated.
The increasing diversity in this ZIP code aligns with broader trends in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which has seen growing minority populations over the past decade.
Despite recent income declines, the median income in this ZIP code remains above the national average, indicating a relatively affluent community even as it becomes more diverse.
With an estimated 1,321 housing units as of 2022, the area's population growth and income levels suggest a potentially competitive housing market, which may influence future demographic shifts.
ZIP code 89085 in North Las Vegas has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a White Majority to a Moderately Diverse community with a White Plurality. This shift has been accompanied by substantial population growth and fluctuating but generally high median incomes. The area's evolution reflects broader trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly in the Southwest. As the community continues to change, it will be important to monitor how these demographic shifts influence local economic conditions, community services, and social dynamics.
