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Zip Code 36110 in Montgomery, Alabama: Racial Composition and Demographic Trends 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 36110 in Montgomery, Alabama, is categorized as a "Racial Majority" area with a Black majority of 79% of the population as of 2022. The community has a median income of $40,467 and a population of 10,697. This analysis explores the demographic composition evolution over the past decade and its correlation with economic trends.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the area has consistently maintained a "Racial Majority" status with the Black population as the dominant group. The Black majority has increased from 71% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. The White population has decreased from 23% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, indicating a trend towards less diversity in the area. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population (from 2% to 3%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 1% to 2%).
The median income has shown significant fluctuations over the decade. It decreased from $31,932 in 2013 to a low of $26,689 in 2015, before rising to a peak of $44,357 in 2021, and then declining again to $40,467 in 2022. The population has steadily decreased from 12,114 in 2013 to 10,697 in 2022, a drop of about 11.7%.
As the area became more racially homogeneous with an increasing Black majority, median income showed significant fluctuations. This could suggest that the economic fortunes of the dominant racial group heavily influence the overall economic trends of the area. Despite the population decrease, median income has generally trended upward since 2015. This could indicate that while some residents have left the area, those who remained have seen improved economic conditions.
The trend of increasing racial homogeneity in this zip code goes against the national trend of increasing diversity in many urban areas. The median income, even at its peak in 2021 ($44,357), remains significantly below the national median household income, which was around $67,521 in 2020. The population decline in this zip code might be part of a broader trend of urban depopulation seen in some areas of the United States, particularly in smaller cities or specific neighborhoods within larger urban areas.
Zip code 36110 in Montgomery, Alabama, has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" area over the past decade, with an increasing Black majority. This demographic trend has occurred alongside fluctuating but generally improving economic conditions, as evidenced by the overall increase in median income despite population decline. These changes suggest a complex interplay between racial demographics, economic opportunities, and population movements that warrant further investigation into local policies, economic development initiatives, and social dynamics driving these trends.
