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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03446: Predominant White Population in West Swanzey, New Hampshire
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03446 in West Swanzey, New Hampshire, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 94% white, with a median income of $62,351 and a total population of 6,814.
West Swanzey has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. There has been a small increase in diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increasing from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population showed variability, peaking at 2% between 2013-2021, but declining to 0% in 2022.
The median income in West Swanzey has fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $57,641 in 2013 to $62,351 in 2022, representing an 8.2% increase over nine years. The median income reached its highest point of $70,538 in 2021, before declining in 2022. The slight increase in diversity appears to coincide with overall economic growth. The population has shown a modest increase from 6,607 in 2013 to 6,814 in 2022, a growth of about 3.1% over nine years.
West Swanzey's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While the United States has been moving towards a more diverse racial makeup, West Swanzey has maintained its predominantly white composition.
The modest economic growth in the area aligns with broader national trends of slow but steady income increases over the past decade. The sudden peak in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022 might reflect the broader economic turbulence experienced nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
The area's resistance to significant demographic change could be attributed to various factors, including its rural nature, limited economic opportunities for newcomers, or cultural factors that may not attract a more diverse population.
West Swanzey shows signs of very gradual diversification and economic growth, but remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area that has not experienced the rapid demographic shifts seen in many other parts of the United States over the past decade.
