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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03444: Peterborough, NH - A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 03444 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,656 and a median income of $85,331. This rural New England community has maintained a predominantly white population throughout the analyzed period, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Peterborough has consistently remained a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% for the entire period, with only slight fluctuations. There has been a small increase in diversity over the years. The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2020, before declining to 1% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Asian representation remained at 0% until 2022, when it reached 1%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, although the community remains firmly in the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Peterborough has shown a significant upward trend over the decade. In 2013, the median income was $64,197. By 2022, it had increased to $85,331, representing a 32.9% growth over nine years. This income growth occurred alongside relatively stable population figures, which fluctuated between about 1,400 and 1,650 residents throughout the period. The increase in median income without a corresponding large influx of new residents suggests economic improvement for existing residents rather than demographic replacement.
The demographic makeup of Peterborough is consistent with many rural New England communities, which tend to have less racial diversity compared to urban areas or the national average. The income growth in Peterborough outpaces the national average. For comparison, the U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 36% over eight years. Peterborough's growth of 32.9% over nine years is robust, especially considering its already higher starting point. The slight increase in diversity, while small, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and suburban areas, albeit at a much slower pace than urban centers.
Peterborough remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," with subtle signs of increasing diversity. The area has experienced significant economic growth without major demographic shifts, suggesting a stable community experiencing prosperity rather than rapid change. This pattern of gradual diversification coupled with strong economic growth may present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development in the coming years.
