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Demographic Trends in Zip Code 31421: From Low 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
Zip code 31421 in Savannah, Georgia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has 202 residents and a median household income of $95,436. This classification is based on the 75% white population, which meets the definition of Low Diversity where one racial group comprises over 75% of the population.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced changes in its racial composition. From 2013 to 2018, the area maintained a highly homogeneous population, with white residents consistently comprising over 90% of the total. However, starting in 2019, a shift towards increased diversity began.
The years 2020 and 2021 saw significant changes, with the white population decreasing to 81% and 70% respectively, briefly moving the area into the "Moderate Diversity" category. This change was primarily driven by increases in the Black and Hispanic populations. By 2022, the community reverted to "Low Diversity" status with 75% white residents, but retained a more diverse composition compared to the early 2010s.
The demographic changes correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, as the community remained highly homogeneous, median incomes generally trended upward, peaking at $136,328 in 2019. As racial diversity began to increase from 2020 onwards, there was a significant drop in median income to around $95,000.
The population has grown from 58 residents in 2013 to 202 in 2022. This population growth, combined with increased diversity and decreased median income, suggests a possible influx of middle-income families from various racial backgrounds.
The trend towards increased diversity in this zip code aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The rapid population growth in such a small geographic area (1.39 square miles) is noteworthy and could indicate new housing developments or changes in local zoning laws.
Zip code 31421 remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, but shows signs of transitioning towards greater racial diversity. This shift has been accompanied by significant population growth and changes in median income. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of this community.
