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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12057: White Majority and Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 12057 in Cambridge, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The community has a population of 1,448 and a median income of $65,824. This rural area, covering 39.4 square miles, has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Cambridge has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, decreasing slightly from 98% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. This gradual decline indicates the potential beginnings of a "Transitional Community," albeit at a slow pace.
The most significant changes have occurred in the Asian and Hispanic populations. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, while the Hispanic population grew from 0% to 3% over the same period. Despite these increases, the community has not reached the threshold for "Moderate Diversity," as no minority group has exceeded 10% of the population.
The median income in Cambridge has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $53,736 in 2013 to $65,824 in 2022, a rise of approximately 22.5%. This growth in median income coincides with the slight increase in diversity, potentially indicating that the area is attracting a more diverse, affluent population.
The population has decreased from 1,808 in 2013 to 1,448 in 2022, a decline of about 20%. This population decrease, combined with the increase in median income, could suggest a shift in the community's composition, possibly due to outmigration of lower-income residents or an influx of higher-income individuals from more diverse backgrounds.
Cambridge remains significantly less diverse than many other parts of New York State and the United States as a whole. The slow pace of change in this rural community contrasts with more rapid demographic shifts often seen in urban and suburban areas.
The increase in median income aligns with broader national trends of economic growth over the past decade, though the population decrease is less typical and may reflect challenges specific to this rural area, such as limited job opportunities or an aging population.
Cambridge shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, but it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area. The economic improvements, as evidenced by rising median incomes, have not been accompanied by significant population growth or rapid diversification. This suggests a community that is changing slowly, potentially due to its rural nature and established demographic patterns. Future years will reveal whether these subtle shifts accelerate into more substantial demographic changes or if the area maintains its current character with only marginal increases in diversity.
