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Demographic Evolution of Zip Code 35769: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
This study examines the demographic evolution of zip code 35769 in Scottsboro, Alabama over the last decade. As of 2022, zip code 35769 is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population comprises 89% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The median income in 2022 was $52,075, and the population was 10,519.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the area consistently maintained its "White Majority" status, with the white population never falling below 88%. A slight trend towards increased diversity is observed. The white population decreased from 93% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 2% to 5% over the same period. Data for Asian and Pacific Islander populations became available in later years, indicating a growing recognition of these groups in small numbers.
The median income showed some fluctuation over the decade. It increased from $49,719 in 2013 to a peak of $52,947 in 2019, before slightly declining to $52,075 in 2022. The population fluctuated over the years, starting at 10,127 in 2013, decreasing to 9,774 in 2020, and then rising to 10,519 in 2022.
Despite the slight increase in diversity, the median income remained relatively stable, showing a modest increase over the decade. This suggests that the gradual diversification did not negatively impact overall economic conditions. The recent population growth from 2020 to 2022 coincides with the period of greatest diversity, potentially indicating that increased diversity is associated with attracting new residents to the area.
The rate of diversification in this zip code appears slower than national trends. Many areas across the U.S. have experienced more rapid increases in diversity over the past decade. The relative stability of median income, despite national economic challenges, suggests a degree of economic resilience in this community. The demographics of this zip code, with its persistent white majority, are more characteristic of rural or small-town America than urban centers, which tend to be more diverse.
In conclusion, zip code 35769 in Scottsboro, Alabama remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." There are signs of gradual demographic shifts. These changes have occurred alongside relative economic stability, suggesting a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its core characteristics. Future years may reveal whether this trend towards increased diversity accelerates or plateaus, and how it might further impact the local economy and community dynamics.
