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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 05257: Predominantly White Population with Slight Increases in Minority Groups
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 05257 in North Bennington, Vermont, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 91% white, with a median income of $67,695, which has increased from the previous year.
North Bennington has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, decreasing slightly from 93% to 91%. This indicates a stable racial composition with minimal demographic shifts.
Small increases in minority populations have been observed. The Asian population increased from 1% to 2%, the Hispanic population from 1% to 3%, and those identifying as two or more races from 3% to 4% between 2013 and 2022. These changes suggest a gradual diversification trend, though not significant enough to alter the community's "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in North Bennington has shown an upward trend, increasing from $53,792 in 2013 to $67,695 in 2022, representing a 26% growth over the decade. This suggests improving economic conditions for residents.
The population has fluctuated, peaking at 2,800 in 2019 before declining to 2,491 in 2022. This recent population decrease has not negatively impacted median incomes, which have remained relatively stable in recent years.
North Bennington's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population in the United States was about 59.3%, much lower than the 91% in this zip code.
The median household income in the United States was $69,021 in 2022, close to North Bennington's $67,695. This suggests that despite its rural setting and lack of diversity, the area maintains an economic standing comparable to the national average.
North Bennington remains a "Low Diversity" community, with subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. These gradual trends may indicate the beginning of slow but steady demographic and economic changes in the area. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand if the community is on the cusp of more significant demographic shifts or if it will maintain its current composition.
