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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03449: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03449 in Hancock, New Hampshire, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 92% white. The current median income is $72,621, which is above the national median income. This rural community has a population density of about 57 people per square mile.
From 2013 to 2022, Hancock has consistently been categorized as "Low Diversity," with the white population maintaining a majority over 90%. The white population decreased slightly from 96% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. A small Native American population (1%) emerged by 2021-2022. The Asian population fluctuated, peaking at 1% in some years and disappearing in others.
The median income in Hancock fluctuated over the decade. It peaked in 2014 at $82,810, then generally declined and stabilized around the low to mid-$70,000s in recent years. In 2021, it increased to $78,070, then dropped to $72,621 in 2022.
The slight increase in diversity coincides with a period of relative economic stability, albeit at a lower level than the 2014 peak. This suggests the community is attracting a slightly more diverse population while maintaining a stable economic environment.
Hancock's demographic makeup is not unusual for New Hampshire, which is one of the least diverse states in the U.S. The median income in Hancock remains above the national average, indicating a relatively affluent community. The subtle increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in rural and suburban areas, albeit at a much slower pace in this community.
Hancock remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with signs of very gradual demographic shifts. These changes, coupled with a relatively stable economic environment, suggest a community experiencing slow but noticeable evolution in its demographic makeup while maintaining its overall character and economic status. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these subtle shifts develop into more significant demographic changes or if the community will maintain its current composition.
