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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03052: 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 03052 in East Merrimack, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 96% white, with a total of 8,348 residents. The median household income is $109,641, indicating an affluent suburban area.
East Merrimack has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. Minor increases in diversity have been observed, with the Hispanic population at 1-3%, the Asian population around 1%, and a recent increase in the "Two or More Races" category from 0% to 2%. However, these changes have not altered the area's overall diversity classification.
The median household income has shown an upward trend, increasing from $106,614 in 2013 to $109,641 in 2022, with a peak of $120,599 in 2021. This high income level correlates with the stable, predominantly white demographic. Population growth has been modest but steady, increasing from 8,093 in 2010 to 8,348 in 2022.
East Merrimack's demographic changes are occurring at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. This may be attributed to several factors: New Hampshire's generally less diverse population, high median income and housing costs creating barriers to entry, and the area's small size and low population density limiting opportunities for significant demographic shifts.
In conclusion, East Merrimack remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong economic base. The slow pace of demographic change, combined with rising incomes, indicates a stable, affluent suburban area that has largely maintained its racial composition over the past decade, diverging from more rapid diversification trends observed in many other suburban areas across the United States.
