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Demographic Trends in Zip Code 20617: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 20617 in Bryantown, Maryland, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 745 and a median income of $130,795, indicating an affluent suburban setting.
The racial composition of Bryantown has changed over the past decade. In 2013, the area was categorized as having "Low Diversity" with whites comprising 75% of the population. By 2022, the community had evolved into a more moderately diverse area, with the white population decreasing to 67% and the black population increasing from 17% to 25%.
This shift suggests a trend towards a "Transitional Community," particularly evident in the growing representation of black residents and the fluctuating, but generally increasing, presence of those identifying as two or more races. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, while the Hispanic population has maintained a minimal presence.
The median income in Bryantown has shown an upward trend, increasing from $123,361 in 2013 to $130,795 in 2022. This represents a growth of about 6% over nine years, slightly outpacing inflation. The peak median income of $130,267 in 2019 coincided with the lowest percentage of white residents (65%) and the highest percentage of black residents (21%) up to that point.
The population has fluctuated over the years, with no clear trend of growth or decline. The variations in population range from a low of 723 in 2016 to a high of 852 in 2018.
The demographic shifts observed in Bryantown align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many affluent suburbs across the United States have experienced similar patterns of growing racial diversity while maintaining high median incomes.
The consistently high median income in Bryantown, well above the national average, suggests that the area has remained attractive to affluent residents across racial groups. This could indicate a community where socioeconomic status may be a more significant factor in residential patterns than race alone.
The gradual increase in diversity without a corresponding decrease in median income challenges some historical patterns of suburban racial change, where increasing minority populations were often associated with declining property values and incomes.
Bryantown remains a "White Majority" community, but it has shown clear signs of evolving into a more diverse area over the past decade. This transition has occurred without significant economic disruption, potentially positioning the community as an example of successful integration of racial diversity in affluent suburban settings.
