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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03442: Predominantly White Population in Bennington, New Hampshire
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03442 in Bennington, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 89% white, surpassing the 75% threshold for low diversity. Bennington has a population of 1,319 and a median income of $64,379 as of 2022.
Bennington has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population has remained above 89% from 2013 to 2022, with minor fluctuations. There are subtle indications of a gradual increase in diversity. The white population percentage has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has risen from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Bennington has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the median income fluctuated between approximately $59,000 and $68,000. There was a substantial increase in 2020 and 2021, with median incomes reaching $96,907 and $114,446 respectively. In 2022, the median income decreased to $64,379, more in line with pre-2020 levels. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, ranging from about 1,200 to 1,400 residents throughout the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline.
Bennington's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population in the United States was about 59.3%, significantly lower than Bennington's 89% white population.
The area's resistance to significant demographic change over the past decade contrasts with many parts of the United States that have experienced more rapid diversification. This stability might be attributed to factors such as limited economic opportunities for newcomers, the rural nature of New Hampshire, or cultural factors that make the area less attractive to diverse populations.
While Bennington shows signs of very gradual diversification, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2020 and 2022, appear to be driven by factors other than demographic changes. As the community moves forward, it will be interesting to see if the subtle trend towards increased diversity continues and whether it begins to have more noticeable impacts on the local economy and community dynamics.
