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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03253: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03253 in Meredith, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area as of 2022. The population is 94% white, with a median income of $51,643 and a total population of 7,075. This represents a moderate growth since 2010.
From 2013 to 2022, Meredith maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population remained above 90% throughout this period. However, minor shifts occurred: the white percentage decreased from 97% to 94%, the Hispanic population grew from 0% to 2%, the Asian population reached 2%, and the multiracial category increased from 0% to 2%. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Meredith fluctuated significantly over the decade. It peaked at $71,681 in 2013, varied between $64,000 and $69,000 in the mid-2010s, and declined to $51,643 in 2022, the lowest in the dataset. Despite these economic fluctuations, the population grew steadily from 6,319 in 2010 to 7,075 in 2022, a 12% increase.
Meredith's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone population accounted for 61.6% of the national population in 2020, significantly lower than Meredith's 94%. The recent decline in median income in Meredith contrasts with national trends, where median household income has generally increased over the past decade. Meredith's population growth of 12% over the decade is higher than the national average of about 7.4% from 2010 to 2020.
In conclusion, Meredith remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area despite minor increases in diversity and steady population growth. The community has experienced economic challenges in recent years, as evidenced by the declining median income. These trends suggest that while the area is slowly becoming more diverse, it is not experiencing rapid demographic shifts. The economic volatility may be a more pressing concern for the community than demographic changes.
