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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03043: A Predominantly White Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03043 in Francestown, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 96% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 1,473 and a median income of $101,868.
Francestown has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained between 95% and 96% from 2013 to 2022. Other racial categories have shown minimal fluctuations, with the Hispanic population at 1-2%, the two or more races category increasing from 1% to 2%, and the Black population fluctuating between 0% and 1%.
The median income in Francestown has experienced significant changes over the past decade. It rose from $84,040 in 2013 to $100,645 in 2019, then dropped to $66,228 in 2020 and $69,302 in 2021, before recovering to $101,868 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,450 and 1,650 residents.
Francestown's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The community has maintained a highly homogeneous population while many urban and suburban areas in the United States have experienced growing racial and ethnic diversity.
The area's median income has consistently remained above the national median. The 2022 figure of $101,868 is significantly higher than the U.S. median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The economic volatility observed, particularly the sharp decline and recovery around the pandemic years, may indicate the community's dependence on specific industries or employment sectors that were impacted by COVID-19 but have since recovered.
Francestown represents a small, predominantly white, affluent community that has remained demographically stable despite significant economic fluctuations. Its resistance to diversification and rapid economic recovery suggest a community with strong local ties and resources, potentially insulated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more urban or diverse regions of the country.
