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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 04046: Predominantly White Community in Kennebunkport, Maine
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 04046 in Kennebunkport, Maine, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 96% white, with a median income of $77,662, which is above the national median. This indicates an affluent community with limited racial diversity.
Over the past decade, Kennebunkport has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. From 2013 to 2018, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the Black population reaching 2% and the Asian population at 1%. From 2019 onwards, there has been a trend towards even less diversity, with the white population increasing to 98% in 2019 and 2020, and remaining at 96% through 2022. In 2021 and 2022, a small "Two or More Races" population (3%) emerged.
The median income in Kennebunkport has shown overall growth over the past decade, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2017, there was a general downward trend in median income, dropping from $74,522 to $68,587. From 2018 onwards, there has been a significant upward trend, with the median income reaching a peak of $82,867 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $77,662 in 2022. These economic trends do not appear to correlate strongly with the minimal demographic shifts observed.
Population growth has been steady but modest, increasing from 7,918 in 2013 to 8,257 in 2022, a growth of about 4.3% over the decade.
Kennebunkport's demographic composition and trends contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas across the United States have seen significant increases in racial diversity over the past decade, this community has maintained its predominantly white composition.
The economic trends in Kennebunkport, particularly the strong growth in median income since 2018, align with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the area's median income remains significantly above the national average, indicating that it is a particularly affluent enclave.
Kennebunkport represents a stable, affluent, and predominantly white community that has seen minimal demographic shifts over the past decade. While there are slight indications of potential future diversification, particularly with the recent increase in multiracial residents, the area remains characterized by low diversity and high economic status. These trends suggest a community that has been somewhat insulated from broader national demographic shifts, possibly due to its specific geographic and economic characteristics.
