Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Clarence Center, New York (14032): Persistent White Majority and Economic Growth
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Clarence Center, New York (zip code 14032) is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 96% of the total, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The area has experienced population growth over the past decade, increasing from 7,778 in 2010 to 10,005 in 2022. Economically, it is an affluent community with a median income of $126,467 in 2022, above the national average.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Clarence Center has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has remained above 90% throughout, with a slight increase from 94% in 2013 to 96% in 2022. There have been minor fluctuations in other racial categories, but none significant enough to shift the overall demographic categorization.
The Asian population increased from 2% to 3% between 2013 and 2017 but has since decreased back to 1% by 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at around 1-2% throughout the period. The Black population has been consistently low, never exceeding 1%. The emergence of the "Two or More Races" category (reaching 2% by 2022) could potentially indicate the beginning of a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity in the future.
The median income in Clarence Center has shown an upward trend, rising from $110,124 in 2013 to $126,467 in 2022, an increase of about 14.8% over the decade. This growth in median income has coincided with the population increase, suggesting that the area has been attracting affluent residents while maintaining its demographic composition.
The stability in racial demographics coupled with rising incomes indicates that the area is seen as desirable by high-income white families, potentially reinforcing the existing demographic patterns. The consistent economic growth without significant demographic changes suggests that the community has been able to maintain its character while experiencing economic prosperity.
Clarence Center's demographic stability and high median income contrast with many national trends. Many parts of the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity and more pronounced demographic shifts over the past decade. Additionally, the median income in Clarence Center is higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021.
The lack of significant demographic change in Clarence Center, despite population growth and economic prosperity, could suggest several possibilities: strong community preferences for maintaining the existing demographic makeup, potential barriers to entry for diverse populations, such as high housing costs or limited affordable housing options, and limited economic or cultural diversity in local industries or institutions that might otherwise attract a more diverse population.
In conclusion, while Clarence Center has experienced economic growth and population increase over the past decade, it has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. This stability in racial demographics, coupled with rising incomes, sets it apart from many areas experiencing more rapid demographic changes. Future years may reveal whether this stability persists or if gradual shifts, hinted at by the small increase in multiracial residents, begin to alter the community's demographic landscape.
