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Demographic Analysis of Low Diversity in Zip Code 21655: Predominance of White Population
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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 21655 in Preston, Maryland, exhibits Low Diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 82% of the total, indicating a community dominated by one racial group. The median income for 2022 was $63,849.
Preston has maintained its Low Diversity status over the past decade. The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 80% to 86%. Minor shifts in racial composition have occurred. The Black population decreased from 13% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 5% between 2017-2019, but decreasing to 2% by 2022. The Asian population remained consistently below 1%. The "Two or More Races" category increased slightly from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Preston has fluctuated over the past decade. It reached its highest point in 2013 at $71,407 and its lowest in 2020 at $63,053. A notable increase to $73,281 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease to $63,849 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear strongly correlated with the subtle demographic changes.
The population of Preston decreased from 4,835 in 2013 to 4,269 in 2022. This decline could be attributed to various factors, including economic opportunities or changing preferences for urban versus rural living.
The low diversity of Preston contrasts with the increasing diversity observed in many parts of the United States over the past decade. The median income, while fluctuating, has remained relatively stable. This differs from national trends that have shown increasing income inequality in many areas. The population decline in Preston contrasts with the overall population growth in the United States, suggesting local factors may be influencing migration patterns.
Preston has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community over the past decade. Subtle shifts in racial composition and fluctuating economic indicators suggest a community in slow transition. The interplay between demographic and economic factors will likely continue to shape the character of this community in the coming years.
