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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 05055: Predominantly White Population with Slight Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 05055 in Norwich, Vermont, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 91% white. The median income is $99,116, indicating an affluent community, though this represents a decrease from the previous year.
Over the past decade, Norwich has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 89% throughout this period. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Asian population has remained stable at around 2-3%. The Hispanic population has shown slight fluctuations between 1-3%.
The median income in Norwich has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2021, there was a general upward trend, rising from $92,651 to a peak of $126,292 in 2021. However, 2022 saw a sharp decline to $99,116, nearly returning to 2015 levels. These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic changes observed.
Population trends show a slight decline from 3,400 in 2013 to 3,325 in 2019, followed by an increase to 3,596 in 2022. This recent population growth coincides with the increase in residents identifying as two or more races, potentially indicating that new, more diverse residents are moving into the area.
Norwich's racial composition is less diverse than national averages. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone (not Hispanic or Latino) population in the United States was about 59.3% in 2022, significantly lower than Norwich's 91%. The median household income in Norwich ($99,116 in 2022) is substantially higher than the national median, which was estimated at $70,784 in 2021. The recent population growth in Norwich (7.9% increase from 2019 to 2022) outpaces the national average, which was about 0.4% annually in recent years.
Norwich remains a predominantly white, affluent community, with subtle signs of increasing diversity, particularly in the growth of multiracial residents. The area's economic status has remained strong despite recent fluctuations, and its population growth suggests it continues to be an attractive place to live. However, the community remains far less diverse than national averages, indicating potential opportunities for further diversification in the future.
