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Demographic Shift in Zip Code 22191: Transition to High Diversity and Majority-Minority Status
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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 22191 in Woodbridge, Virginia, is categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "High Diversity" as of 2022. No single racial group constitutes a majority, and the combined minority populations significantly outweigh the white population. The area demonstrates a mix of racial groups, with Black (33%), Hispanic (31%), White (21%), and Asian (10%) communities having substantial representation.
Over the past decade, this zip code has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the community was described as having "Moderate Diversity" with a distribution among White (30%), Black (24%), and Hispanic (32%) populations. By 2022, it had evolved into a "High Diversity" and "Majority-Minority" area.
The most notable changes include a decline in the White population from 30% in 2013 to 21% in 2022, an increase in the Black population from 24% in 2013 to 33% in 2022, a slight decrease in the Hispanic population from 32% in 2013 to 31% in 2022, and an increase in the Asian population from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. These shifts indicate a "Transitional Community," with trends towards increasing diversity and growing prominence of minority groups.
The median income in this zip code has shown fluctuations but has generally remained high. In 2013, the median income was $95,739, and by 2022 it had decreased to $92,610. There was a peak in 2021 at $101,147. The population has grown from 60,830 in 2013 to 71,300 in 2022, an increase of about 17%. This population growth, coupled with the maintained high median income, suggests that the area has remained economically attractive despite its increasing diversity.
The relative stability of high median incomes alongside increasing diversity suggests that this community has maintained its economic standing while becoming more diverse. The high median income places this zip code above the national median household income, which was around $67,521 in 2020. This suggests that Woodbridge is a relatively affluent area, even as it becomes more diverse.
The community's evolution from "Moderate Diversity" to "High Diversity" and "Majority-Minority" status over a decade reflects accelerated demographic changes compared to national averages. This transformation may present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local governance.
Zip code 22191 in Woodbridge, Virginia, presents a case of a suburban area navigating demographic shifts while maintaining economic prosperity. Its journey from "Moderate Diversity" to "High Diversity" and "Majority-Minority" status, coupled with population growth and high median incomes, positions it as a model for studying the dynamics of diversity and economic stability in suburban America.
