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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Las Vegas Zip Code 89145: 2013-2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 89145 in Las Vegas, Nevada, was categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" area in 2022. The community had a White plurality (49%) with significant Hispanic representation (32%), and smaller Asian (8%) and Black (6%) populations. The median income of $66,705 in 2022 suggested a middle to upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Over the past decade, this zip code underwent a noticeable transition in its racial composition. In 2013, it was classified as having a "White Majority" with 59% of the population. By 2022, it had shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with the White population decreasing to 49% and no single group holding a majority.
The Hispanic population showed the most significant growth, increasing from 23% in 2013 to 32% in 2022. This trend suggested that the area was becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing diversity driven primarily by Hispanic population growth. The Asian population remained relatively stable, while the Black population saw a slight increase.
The median income in the zip code showed an overall upward trend, rising from $61,014 in 2013 to $66,705 in 2022, an increase of about 9.3%. This growth suggested that the area maintained its economic stability while becoming more diverse. The median income peaked in 2021 at $70,585 before declining slightly in 2022.
The population grew over this period, from 27,025 in 2013 to 28,102 in 2022, an increase of about 4%. This modest population growth, combined with the increasing diversity and rising median income, suggested that the area was attracting a mix of new residents while retaining its economic appeal.
The demographic shifts observed in this Las Vegas zip code aligned with broader national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population was consistent with nationwide demographic changes. The economic resilience of the area, as evidenced by the overall increase in median income despite demographic changes, was noteworthy.
Zip code 89145 in Las Vegas exemplified a "Transitional Community" that evolved from a "White Majority" area to one of "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This transition was accompanied by overall economic stability and growth, suggesting a relatively smooth integration of new demographic groups into the local community fabric.
