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Demographic Analysis of Pine Valley, New York (14864): A Study of Racial Composition and 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
Pine Valley, New York (zip code 14864) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 95% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 1,274 and a median income of $50,560 as of 2022, showing a decline from previous years.
Over the past decade, Pine Valley has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the majority, never dropping below 92% throughout the observed period. From 2013 to 2021, there was a gradual increase in the Hispanic population, rising from 1% to 4%. The "Two or More Races" category showed an increase from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Other racial categories such as Black, Asian, and Native American have remained consistently low or non-existent throughout the decade.
The economic landscape of Pine Valley has shown volatility over the past decade. The median income peaked in 2019 at $62,185 but has since declined to $50,560 in 2022, representing an 18.7% decrease over three years. The population has fluctuated, with a peak of 1,529 in 2019, followed by a decline to 1,224 in 2020, and a slight recovery to 1,274 by 2022. The slight increases in Hispanic and multi-racial populations coincided with the period of highest median income (2019-2020).
Pine Valley's persistent low diversity is consistent with many rural areas in the United States, which often have higher percentages of white residents compared to urban areas. The recent decline in median income may reflect broader economic challenges faced by rural communities. The marginal increases in Hispanic and multi-racial populations, though small, align with national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
Pine Valley remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority. Subtle shifts in its demographic composition and economic status are evident. The community faces economic challenges as indicated by the recent decline in median income. These trends suggest that while the area is not rapidly diversifying, it is experiencing gradual changes that may impact its social and economic landscape in the long term. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial for understanding the community's future trajectory and addressing potential socio-economic challenges.
