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Woodsville, NH: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with 92% 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
Woodsville, a neighborhood in New Hampshire, exhibits Low Diversity characteristics with a 92% white population as of 2022. The median income in 2022 was $49,701, which is below the national median income. Woodsville has a history as a former hub of the Boston and Maine Railroad, which has influenced its development and community character.
Over the past decade, Woodsville has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has slightly decreased from 96% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. This minor shift does not qualify Woodsville as a Transitional Community but indicates a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has shown the most notable increase, rising from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, with a peak of 4% in 2021. The emergence of a small but growing two-or-more races category, from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, also contributes to this slow diversification trend.
The median income in Woodsville has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall increasing trend from $46,026 in 2013 to $49,701 in 2022. This represents a modest growth of about 8% over nine years. A significant jump in median income occurred between 2016 ($48,532) and 2017 ($54,585), followed by a decline and subsequent recovery. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 4,300 and 4,800 residents throughout the decade. This stability suggests that economic changes are more likely influenced by broader economic factors rather than significant demographic shifts.
Woodsville's demographic composition contrasts with national trends, which show increasing diversity across many communities in the United States. While the nation as a whole has been moving towards greater racial and ethnic diversity, Woodsville has maintained its predominantly white demographic with only minor changes.
The gradual increase in median income aligns with national trends of slow wage growth, though Woodsville's growth rate appears to be slightly below the national average. This could be attributed to its rural setting and the economic challenges faced by many small towns in maintaining growth and attracting diverse industries.
The stability in population numbers is noteworthy, as many rural areas in the United States have experienced population declines. Woodsville's ability to maintain its population might be indicative of its resilience as a community, possibly tied to its historic significance and established local economy.
Woodsville remains a Low Diversity community with a strong white majority, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. These changes, though modest, reflect broader national trends towards diversification and economic development, albeit at a much slower pace. The community's stability in population and gradual income growth suggest a resilient local economy, potentially built on its historical foundations and adaptation to changing economic landscapes.
