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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 27209: From White Majority to Majority-Minority
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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 27209 in Biscoe, North Carolina, has transitioned from a "White Majority" community to a "Majority-Minority" area with "Moderate Diversity" between 2013 and 2022. The population in 2022 was 4,600 with a median income of $41,279. The community's racial composition in 2022 consisted of 42% Hispanic and 43% White populations.
From 2013 to 2022, Biscoe experienced a significant demographic shift. The White population decreased from 57% to 43%, while the Hispanic population increased from 26% to 42%. The Black population remained relatively stable at 12-15% throughout this period. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 2%.
The median income in Biscoe increased from $29,176 in 2013 to $41,279 in 2022, representing a 41% increase. The highest median income of $47,935 was recorded in 2019, coinciding with the lowest percentage of White population (42%) in recent years. The total population fluctuated, starting at 4,187 in 2013, peaking at 4,759 in 2016, and settling at 4,600 in 2022.
The demographic changes in Biscoe align with national trends of increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects a nationwide pattern of Hispanic population growth and dispersion beyond traditional gateway cities.
The economic improvements in Biscoe, concurrent with demographic changes, challenge narratives associating increasing diversity with economic decline. This case suggests that diversity may contribute to economic vitality, though more context would be needed to fully understand the specific local dynamics.
Biscoe represents a community in transition, evolving from a "White Majority" area to a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This demographic shift has occurred alongside overall economic growth, indicating a complex relationship between racial composition and economic development in small-town America.
