Loading Content...
Demographic Transition in Zip Code 89822: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 89822 in Carlin, Nevada, transitioned from a low diversity, white majority community to a moderately diverse, transitional community between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 86% in 2013 to 53% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 12% in 2018 to 31% in 2022. The area maintained a middle-class economic status throughout this transition, with a median income of $73,446 in 2022.
The demographic shift occurred gradually from 2013 to 2019, with the community remaining under white majority but showing increased diversity. A significant change happened between 2020 and 2022, when the white population dropped below 70% and continued to decline. This transition coincided with substantial growth in the Hispanic population and an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, reaching 8% by 2022.
Economic trends in the zip code showed fluctuations within a middle-class range. From 2013 to 2017, income levels remained stable between $67,000 and $75,000. A noticeable increase to around $80,000-$81,000 occurred in 2018-2019, coinciding with early stages of significant demographic shifts. From 2020 to 2022, median income slightly decreased and stabilized around $73,000-$75,000, aligning with more rapid demographic changes.
The population in zip code 89822 declined from 2,004 in 2010 to 1,544 in 2020, followed by a rebound to 1,909 in 2022. This recent population growth aligns with increased diversity, suggesting a possible link between community revitalization and demographic transformation.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader patterns seen in many parts of the United States. These include increasing diversity in previously homogeneous communities, often driven by growth in Hispanic populations; the transition of some areas from white majority to majority-minority or more diverse classifications; and economic resilience in the face of demographic changes.
The rapid nature of this transition in Carlin is notable and may warrant comparison to other small cities or rural areas experiencing similar demographic shifts. The maintenance of a stable economic base during this transition could offer insights into successful integration and economic development strategies for communities undergoing demographic changes.
