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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 29016 in Blythewood, South Carolina, is categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community as of 2022. The population is 26,581 with a median income of $85,936. The racial composition shows no single group constituting over 50% of the population. Black residents form the largest group at 46%, followed by White residents at 41%.
Over the past decade, this zip code has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the area was classified as having a "White Majority" with 58% of the population. By 2017, it had transitioned to a "Moderate Diversity" status, with no group exceeding 50% but significant representation from both White (49%) and Black (44%) populations.
By 2021, it was classified as a "Majority-Minority" area. This shift is primarily due to the steady increase in the Black population (from 36% in 2013 to 46% in 2022) and the corresponding decrease in the White population (from 58% in 2013 to 41% in 2022). There has been an increase in Hispanic residents (from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022) and those identifying as two or more races (from 1% to 3%).
The median income has remained relatively stable despite these demographic shifts. In 2013, the median income was $82,332, and it peaked at $89,281 in 2015 before stabilizing around $85,000-$88,000 in recent years. This suggests that the demographic changes have not led to significant economic upheaval in the community.
The population has grown substantially, from 14,678 in 2013 to 26,581 in 2022, nearly doubling in size. This rapid growth could be a key factor driving the demographic shifts, possibly indicating an influx of diverse new residents attracted by economic opportunities or quality of life factors in the area.
The demographic changes in this zip code reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The stability of the median income amid these changes is notable and may indicate that the area has managed this transition without significant economic disruption.
The growth rate of this community is particularly striking. A near doubling of population in a decade is well above average growth rates for most U.S. communities, suggesting that Blythewood may be part of a rapidly expanding metropolitan area or benefiting from specific local economic or social factors driving in-migration.
Zip code 29016 in Blythewood, South Carolina, has evolved from a predominantly White community to a diverse, Majority-Minority area over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by significant population growth and economic stability. The area's ability to maintain its economic standing while undergoing such significant changes in its racial composition could offer insights for other communities facing similar transitions.
