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Demographic Stability and Economic Growth in New Hope, Alabama (35760): A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
New Hope, Alabama (zip code 35760) demonstrates demographic stability with subtle economic changes from 2013 to 2022. The community is categorized as "Low Diversity" with a white population consistently above 90%. The median income has increased, indicating gradual economic improvement in this homogeneous community.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), New Hope maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a clear "White Majority." The white population consistently represented between 93% and 95% of the total. Other racial groups showed minimal fluctuations, with a slight increase in the "Two or More Races" category from 2% in 2013 to 3% in recent years.
New Hope experienced notable economic growth despite demographic stability. The median income rose from $47,122 in 2013 to $66,166 in 2022, a 40.4% increase over nine years. This growth outpaced inflation for the same period. The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 4,600 and 5,100 residents.
New Hope's demographic stability contrasts with national trends, where many communities have seen increasing diversity over the past decade. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the non-Hispanic white population decreased from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020 nationally, a trend not reflected in New Hope.
The income growth in New Hope aligns with broader economic trends. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a 36.3% increase. New Hope's 40.4% growth over a similar period suggests the community has kept pace with or slightly exceeded national economic gains.
New Hope presents a picture of a community that has maintained its low-diversity, white-majority status while experiencing significant economic growth. This combination of demographic stability and economic improvement raises questions about the factors contributing to this pattern. The lack of demographic change in the face of economic growth prompts consideration of how this stability might affect community dynamics, local policies, and future development in New Hope.
