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Demographic Evolution of Zip Code 28088: From Low to Moderate Diversity (2013-2022)
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 28088 in Landis, North Carolina, has been classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 62% of the total, while Asian (13%) and Black (17%) populations have significant representation. The current median income is $51,661, with a population of 2,898.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced a notable transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, it was characterized as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority" (76%). By 2022, it had evolved into a more diverse community, while still maintaining a "White Majority" status.
The most significant changes occurred between 2018 and 2020. In 2018, the area was still categorized as "Low Diversity" with 85% white population. By 2019, it had rapidly shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" status, with the white population dropping to 58% and the Black population increasing to 30%. In 2020, it further diversified, reaching a state of "High Diversity" with white (53%), Black (25%), and Asian (11%) populations all having significant representation.
From 2020 to 2022, the community stabilized into a "Moderate Diversity" state with a "White Majority," as the white population slightly increased to 62% while the Black population decreased to 17%. This rapid demographic shift qualifies the area as a "Transitional Community," particularly noting the significant increase in Asian population from near-zero to 13% over the decade.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. As diversity increased from 2013 to 2017, median income rose from $36,727 to $59,463. The period of highest diversity (2019-2020) saw a temporary dip in median income to $51,108. As the community stabilized into its current "Moderate Diversity" state, income fluctuated, peaking at $65,658 in 2021 before settling at $51,661 in 2022.
The population has also seen fluctuations, with a notable increase from 2,316 in 2020 to 2,898 in 2022, coinciding with the stabilization of racial demographics and a slight decrease in median income.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The rapid increase in Asian population reflects a growing trend of Asian immigration and relocation to smaller towns across the United States.
The economic fluctuations, especially the income growth from 2013 to 2017, may be indicative of the post-2008 recession recovery period experienced nationally. The more recent income volatility could be related to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected communities nationwide.
In conclusion, zip code 28088 has transformed from a low-diversity, predominantly white area to a moderately diverse community with a white majority over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by overall economic growth, though with recent fluctuations. The area's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity and economic challenges in small town America.
