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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 35759: From White Majority to Increasing Racial 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
Zip code 35759 in Meridianville, Alabama, is classified as a "White Majority" community as of 2022, with 55% of the population identifying as white. This classification has been shifting over the past decade, trending towards a more diverse community. The area has experienced population growth from 4,370 in 2010 to 8,925 in 2022, along with fluctuations in median income.
The community has transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity. In 2013, it was classified as "Low Diversity" with 72% white population. This percentage has decreased to 55% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 20% to 31%. As of 2022, the community is approaching "Majority-Minority" status, with the combined percentage of non-white residents growing to 45%.
The Asian population has tripled from 1% to 3% over the decade. The "Two or More Races" category has also seen growth, increasing from 2% to 5% between 2021 and 2022.
The median income has shown volatility, ranging from a low of $82,338 in 2020 to a high of $101,063 in 2021, before settling at $86,847 in 2022. This volatility coincides with rapid population growth and changing demographics. The substantial population increase of 84% from 2013 to 2022 has not consistently correlated with rising incomes. Despite fluctuations, the median income has remained relatively high throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts in this zip code align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The growth of the Black population and the emergence of a more multiracial community reflect patterns seen in many parts of the Southern United States. The rapid population growth suggests that Meridianville might be part of a broader trend of suburbanization or exurban growth.
The economic volatility, particularly the sharp changes in median income between 2020 and 2022, may reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery. Zip code 35759 is undergoing a significant demographic transition, moving from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse, potentially majority-minority community in the near future. This shift is occurring alongside substantial population growth and economic changes.
