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Demographic Evolution of Zip Code 29229: From Moderate Diversity to Black Majority (2013-2022)
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 29229 in Columbia, South Carolina, transitioned from a moderately diverse community to a Black majority area between 2013 and 2022. In 2022, the Black population comprised 57% of the total population of 47,680. The median income was $72,448, indicating an affluent suburban area. This demographic shift represents a significant change over the past decade.
In 2013, the community exhibited moderate diversity with the Black population at 50% and the White population at 38%. By 2022, the Black population increased to 57% while the White population decreased to 26%. This change classifies the area as a "Transitional Community" with a clear trend towards increasing Black representation and decreasing White representation. The Hispanic population grew steadily, doubling from 4% in 2015 to 9% in 2022.
The median income in the area fluctuated between approximately $70,000 and $78,000 over the years. The highest median income of $78,208 was recorded in 2021, coinciding with a peak in the Black population percentage (55%) and a significant Hispanic presence (9%). This suggests that the demographic shifts did not negatively impact the area's economic status. The population grew by 24% from 38,432 in 2010 to 47,680 in 2022, indicating the area's continued attractiveness to new residents.
The demographic evolution of this zip code aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced growth in minority populations, particularly Black and Hispanic residents, over the past decade. However, the transition to a clear Black majority in this relatively affluent area is noteworthy and may be more pronounced than national averages.
The economic stability maintained through significant demographic shifts challenges assumptions about the economic impact of racial demographic changes. It suggests a complex interplay between race, suburban development, and economic prosperity. The growth of the Hispanic population, while still a minority, corresponds with national trends of increasing Hispanic representation across various community types.
Zip code 29229 in Columbia, South Carolina, has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a moderately diverse community to one with a clear Black majority. Despite these changes, the area has maintained its economic strength, suggesting a resilient and dynamic community adapting to changing demographics while preserving its suburban affluence.
