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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 05068: Predominantly White Population with Slight Racial Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 05068 in South Royalton, Vermont, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 93% white, with a median income of $68,393, which has increased significantly over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, this zip code has consistently maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, indicating a stable racial composition. However, minor changes have occurred, including a slight decrease in the white population from 98% in 2019 to 93% in 2022, and the emergence of small percentages of Black (1%), Hispanic (3%), and two or more races (3%) by 2022.
The median income in the area has shown a substantial upward trend over the decade, increasing from $46,592 in 2013 to $68,393 in 2022. This represents a 46.8% increase over nine years, surpassing inflation rates. The most significant increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $67,246 to $78,959, before slightly decreasing in 2022.
The economic growth has occurred alongside a slight decrease in population, from 3,414 in 2013 to 3,301 in 2022. This suggests that while the area is becoming more prosperous, it is not necessarily attracting new residents at the same rate.
Vermont is known for being one of the least diverse states in the U.S., with a predominantly white population. In this context, the slight increase in diversity in South Royalton, while small, may be part of a broader trend of slowly increasing diversity across the state.
The economic growth in this zip code appears to be outpacing national averages. The U.S. median household income grew from about $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 35%. South Royalton's growth of 46.8% over a similar period suggests stronger local economic performance.
South Royalton remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are subtle signs of demographic change occurring alongside significant economic growth. These trends may indicate the early stages of a gradual transition, though any significant shift in the racial composition of the area would likely take many years to materialize given the current demographics.
