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Demographic Transition in Charlotte's 28202 Zip Code: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 28202 in Charlotte, North Carolina, transitioned from a White Majority to a White Plurality community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the white population comprises 56% of the total, representing the largest group without constituting a majority. The area has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade, along with substantial population growth and fluctuating but generally high median incomes.
The community has become more diverse over time, with notable increases in Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. This trend indicates a move towards moderate diversity. The Black population has remained relatively stable, around 21-22% throughout the decade. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, while the Hispanic population doubled from 5% to 10% in the same period.
The population more than doubled from 5,808 in 2010 to 14,235 in 2022, indicating rapid urban development. The median income has consistently remained above $100,000 since 2013, peaking at $106,415 in 2016. This suggests that the area is attracting high-income residents. Despite remaining high, the median income has shown some volatility, particularly after 2016.
The significant population growth and high median income suggest that this zip code may be part of an urban revitalization trend. The combination of increasing diversity, population growth, and high incomes could indicate gentrification processes. The increase in Asian population and high median incomes might suggest the growth of tech or finance sectors in the area.
The increasing diversity in this zip code aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in urban areas, particularly the growth of Hispanic and Asian populations. Zip code 28202 in Charlotte has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. It has transitioned from a predominantly white area to a more diverse community with a white plurality, while maintaining high median incomes. These changes reflect broader urban trends of increasing diversity, possible gentrification, and economic development in city centers across the United States.
