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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 05030: A Predominantly White Community with Emerging Diversity
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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 05030 in Ascutney, Vermont, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as such. The community has a population of 56 people in 2022. The racial composition has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with minor shifts towards increased diversity in recent years.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Ascutney has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has remained above 90% for the entire decade. However, there are subtle signs of a potential "Transitional Community" emerging in the most recent years. From 2013 to 2019, the white population consistently accounted for 97-100% of the total. In 2020, individuals identifying as two or more races appeared (2%). This trend continued, with the two or more races category growing to 4% in 2021 and 5% in 2022. Correspondingly, the white population decreased from 97% in 2020 to 93% in 2022.
The median income in Ascutney has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade, with some fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $71,665. It peaked at $81,806 in 2020. There was a slight decline to $78,635 in 2021, followed by an increase to $81,038 in 2022. The slight increase in diversity coincides with a period of relatively high median incomes. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 50 and 70 residents throughout the decade.
The racial homogeneity of Ascutney is notably higher than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white population in the United States was about 75.8%, significantly lower than the 93% in Ascutney. The median household income in Ascutney ($81,038 in 2022) is considerably higher than the national median, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The very small population and limited geographic area (0.99 square miles) of this CDP make it more susceptible to significant percentage changes from small absolute shifts in population or demographics.
In conclusion, while Ascutney remains a predominantly white, "Low Diversity" community, there are early indications of a potential transition towards slightly increased diversity. This shift, coupled with the area's economic stability as evidenced by high median incomes, suggests a community that may be at the very beginning of a demographic evolution. Given the small population size, it is important to monitor these trends over a longer period to determine if they represent a sustained shift or temporary fluctuations.
