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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12075: 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
The zip code 12075 in Ghent, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 84% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has a population of 3,677 and a median income of $77,303, indicating a relatively affluent suburban or rural community.
Ghent has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" over the past decade. However, there are indications of increasing diversity. The white population percentage has decreased from 96% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The "race_two_or_more" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at 3-5% throughout the decade. The Black population has slightly increased from 1% to 3% over the period.
The median income in Ghent has fluctuated significantly over the decade. It increased from $77,917 in 2013 to a peak of $112,271 in 2021, before decreasing to $77,303 in 2022. A sharp increase in median income from $71,609 in 2019 to $108,012 in 2020 coincided with a decrease in population from 3,527 to 3,229. The subsequent drop in median income in 2022 may indicate a normalization after pandemic-related economic shifts or changes in the local job market.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 3,200 and 3,700 residents.
The gradual increase in diversity in Ghent aligns with national trends of increasing racial diversity in many communities across the United States. The median income in Ghent remains above the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent community. The stability of the population suggests that Ghent is not experiencing rapid growth or decline, which is common in many rural or small suburban areas.
Ghent remains a predominantly white, affluent community, but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2019 and 2022, may reflect broader economic trends or local economic shifts. The community's gradual diversification, coupled with its economic stability, suggests a slowly evolving demographic landscape that may continue to shift in the coming years.
