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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03862: Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 03862 in Hampton, New Hampshire, is classified as a community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The area has a predominantly white population of 86% and a median income of $109,321. Low Diversity is defined as one racial group comprising over 75% of the population.
Hampton has maintained its Low Diversity status over the past decade, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of the total. The white population percentage has decreased from 96% in 2013 to 86% in 2022. Hispanic and Asian populations have increased from 1% each in 2013 to 5% each in 2022. The community shows signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with consistent increases in Hispanic and two or more races categories over the last five years.
The median income in Hampton has fluctuated over the past decade but has generally increased. In 2013, the median income was $102,870. It reached a peak of $129,248 in 2021. As of 2022, it stands at $109,321. This overall increase in median income correlates with the gradual increase in diversity, suggesting that the area may be attracting more affluent individuals from diverse backgrounds.
The population has grown steadily from 4,303 in 2013 to 4,480 in 2022, indicating a slowly growing community that is becoming more attractive to new residents.
The trend towards increasing diversity in Hampton aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The median income in Hampton ($109,321 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (which was around $70,000 in 2021), suggesting this is an affluent area. The community's racial composition changes are occurring more slowly than in many other parts of the country, which could be due to its relatively small size and geographic location.
Hampton remains a Low Diversity community with a white majority, but it shows signs of gradual diversification. This change is occurring alongside economic growth, as evidenced by rising median incomes and a slowly growing population. These trends suggest that the community is evolving towards a more diverse demographic profile while maintaining its economic prosperity.
