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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 05360: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Stratton Mountain, Vermont (ZIP code 05360) is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". As of 2022, the white population comprises 97% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The area has a population of 531 as of 2022, with a median income of $64,753.
Over the past decade, Stratton Mountain has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". From 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained above 90%, showing minor fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2015 to 3% in 2022, indicating a small but growing Hispanic presence. The population of two or more races consistently represented about 1% of the population from 2013 to 2019, though data is unavailable for recent years.
The median income in Stratton Mountain has shown significant growth over the past decade. In 2013, it was $39,830. By 2017, it increased to $51,972, a 30.5% increase from 2013. In 2021, it reached $88,027, a 69.4% increase from 2017. In 2022, it decreased to $64,753, a 26.4% decrease from 2021, but still 62.6% higher than 2013. This overall upward trend in median income suggests improving economic conditions for residents, despite the recent decrease in 2022. The population has grown from 352 in 2013 to 531 in 2022, a 50.9% increase, indicating the area's increasing attractiveness.
The demographic makeup of Stratton Mountain is not uncommon for rural areas in Vermont, which is one of the least diverse states in the U.S. The minimal increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in rural areas, albeit at a much slower pace than urban centers. The economic growth outpaces national averages, suggesting local factors such as tourism or high-end real estate development may be driving these changes.
Stratton Mountain remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority". It has experienced notable economic growth and a slight increase in diversity over the past decade. These trends, coupled with population growth, indicate a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its predominantly white demographic character.
