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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12137: A Predominantly White Community
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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 12137 in Mariaville Lake, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area's median income of $87,456 in 2022 indicates an upper-middle-class economic status. This analysis examines the community's evolution over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Mariaville Lake has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Minor demographic shifts have occurred. The Hispanic population increased slightly from 0% in 2013-2014 to 1% by 2022. The Black population emerged in recent years, rising from 0% to 2% between 2019 and 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races decreased from 4% in 2015-2016 to 1% by 2022. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, but not enough to alter the area's overall classification.
The median income in the area has fluctuated over the years. It peaked in 2014 at $106,344, then declined to a low of $87,414 in 2017. Since then, it has remained relatively stable, ranging from $87,000 to $96,000. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed. The area has maintained its upper-middle-class status throughout the period, despite some income volatility.
The population has also experienced fluctuations. It reached a high of 1,612 in 2014, dropped to a low of 1,247 in 2019, and has since rebounded to 1,495 in 2022. These population changes do not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition or economic status of the area.
This zip code appears to be resistant to significant demographic change, which is somewhat unusual for a relatively affluent area near New York City. The median household income in this zip code consistently outperforms the national average, which was about $70,784 in 2021. However, the volatility in median income seen here, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2013 and 2017, is not typical of national trends, which tend to show more gradual changes.
In conclusion, Mariaville Lake has largely maintained its character as a predominantly white, upper-middle-class community over the past decade, despite minor increases in diversity and fluctuations in income and population. The resistance to significant demographic change in this area could be due to various factors such as limited housing development, established community dynamics, or geographic isolation.
