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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03452: A Study of Racial Composition in Jaffrey, New Hampshire
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03452 in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 93% white, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. Jaffrey has a population of 5,298 and a median income of $67,783.
Over the past decade, Jaffrey has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." There are subtle indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 98% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from no reported presence in 2013 to 1% in 2022.
The median income in Jaffrey has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income changed from $67,804 to $67,783. The highest median income was $83,072 in 2021. The population decreased from 5,411 in 2013 to 5,298 in 2022.
Jaffrey's demographic composition is less diverse than the national average. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white population made up about 60% of the national population in 2020, compared to Jaffrey's 93%. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The median income in Jaffrey ($67,783 in 2022) is close to the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021 according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Jaffrey remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, with early signs of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. This change is occurring at a slower pace compared to national trends. Economically, the area has maintained relative stability over the past decade, with income levels close to the national average. The community appears to be in the early stages of a demographic transition, but it would likely take many years of continued change before it could be reclassified from its current "Low Diversity" status.
