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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11947: Predominant White Population with Recent Asian Increase
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 11947 in Jamesport, New York, is categorized as an area of "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 87% white, meeting the criteria for one racial group comprising over 75% of the population. The current median income is $89,510, which has decreased from previous years.
Over the past decade, Jamesport has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 62% to 91% between 2013 and 2022. From 2013 to 2016, there was a slight decrease in the white population (from 73% to 62%) and an increase in the Hispanic population (from 18% to 38%). From 2017 onwards, the area reverted to a stronger "Low Diversity" classification, with the white population consistently above 85%. In 2021-2022, there was a small increase in the Asian population (from 0% to 13%).
The median income in Jamesport has fluctuated significantly. From 2013 to 2015, it was exceptionally high, peaking at $200,000 in 2013. There was a sharp decline from 2015 to 2016, dropping from $199,217 to $163,020. The downward trend continued, reaching its lowest point in 2020 at $89,510. There was a brief increase in 2021 to $102,734, but it dropped again to $89,510 in 2022.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Jamesport contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The decrease in median income over the decade is significant and may reflect broader economic challenges or changes in the local economy. The small population (ranging from 6 to 17 people over the years) makes this area susceptible to significant percentage changes from minor shifts in actual numbers.
Jamesport has maintained its status as a predominantly white, low-diversity area over the past decade while experiencing significant economic changes. The fluctuations in median income, combined with the very small population, suggest a community that may be vulnerable to economic shifts. The recent slight increase in Asian population could potentially signal the start of a gradual diversification, but given the area's history, it is too early to determine if this represents a lasting trend.
