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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 03867: Predominantly White Population with Slight Diversity Increase
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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 03867 in Rochester, New Hampshire, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 92% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $65,861, and the population has grown to 22,721 residents.
Rochester has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, decreasing slightly from 94% in 2014 to 92% in 2022. This minimal shift does not qualify the area as a "Transitional Community" but indicates a gradual trend towards increased diversity.
The most notable changes include a slight increase in the Asian population from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022, the emergence of a small Black population reaching 1% by 2022, and an increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These changes suggest a slow but steady diversification of the community, though it remains overwhelmingly white.
The median income in Rochester has shown overall growth over the past decade, rising from $57,726 in 2013 to $65,861 in 2022, an increase of about 14%. This growth has not been steady, with a dip from 2013 to 2015, a significant increase between 2015 and 2018, and fluctuations in recent years. These economic changes do not strongly correlate with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population growth has been steady, increasing from 19,548 in 2013 to 22,721 in 2022, a growth of about 16%. This growth, combined with the slight increase in diversity, suggests that new residents may be contributing to the gradual diversification.
Rochester's demographic composition is significantly less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population in the United States was about 59.3%, significantly lower than Rochester's 92%. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends, although the pace of change in Rochester appears to be much slower than in many other parts of the country.
The median household income in Rochester ($65,861 in 2022) is slightly lower than the national median household income of $69,021 in 2022. This suggests that while Rochester is less diverse than the national average, it maintains a relatively strong economic position.
In conclusion, Rochester (zip code 03867) remains a low-diversity area with a strong white majority, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The area has experienced steady population growth and overall income growth over the past decade, which may be contributing factors to the gradual demographic changes observed. However, the pace of diversification remains slow compared to national trends.
