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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 05753: Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 05753 in Middlebury, Vermont, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 83% of the total, which meets the criteria for a dominant racial group exceeding 75% of the population. The area has a population of 10,802 and a median income of $79,902 as of 2022.
Middlebury has experienced a slow but consistent trend towards increased diversity over the past decade, although it remains predominantly white. In 2013, the community was classified as "Low Diversity" with a 91% white population. By 2022, while still in the "Low Diversity" category, the white population had decreased to 83%. Notable changes include an increase in the Asian population from 3% to 6%, growth in the Black population from 1% to 2%, a rise in the Hispanic population from 2% to 4%, and an increase in individuals identifying as two or more races from 2% to 5%.
The median income in Middlebury has shown overall growth, increasing from $66,984 in 2013 to $79,902 in 2022, representing a 19.3% increase over nine years. This growth in median income has coincided with the gradual diversification of the community. There was a significant spike in median income in 2019 to $85,825, followed by a drop in 2020 to $73,689, likely due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the median income has been recovering, suggesting economic resilience in the community.
The population has grown slightly, from 10,297 in 2013 to 10,802 in 2022, a 4.9% increase. This modest population growth, combined with increasing diversity and rising median income, suggests that Middlebury is experiencing slow but steady economic and demographic changes.
Vermont as a whole is one of the least diverse states in the U.S. The state's population is approximately 94% white (as of 2021 Census estimates), making Middlebury slightly more diverse than the state average. The gradual increase in diversity in Middlebury aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. However, the pace of change is slower compared to national averages, where many areas are transitioning more rapidly towards "Moderate Diversity" or even "High Diversity" categories.
The economic growth seen in Middlebury is generally in line with national trends of increasing median incomes over the past decade, though the specific pattern of growth and decline may be unique to local economic factors or the composition of the local job market. While Middlebury remains a "Low Diversity" community, it is showing signs of gradual diversification and economic growth. These changes, though slow, reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity and rising incomes in many communities across the United States.
