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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12158: A Study of Racial Composition
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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 12158 in Ravena, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 84% of the total, exceeding the low diversity threshold of 75%. The area has a median income of $85,098, which is above the national average.
Over the past decade, Ravena has gradually transitioned from a highly homogeneous community to one showing early signs of diversification, while remaining predominantly white. From 2013 to 2016, the area maintained an extremely "Low Diversity" status with the white population consistently above 90%. Between 2017 and 2019, the white population dropped slightly below 95%, indicating minor demographic change. From 2020 to 2022, the community began showing signs of a "Transitional Community," with the white population decreasing from 89% to 84%.
The median income in the area has increased from $78,991 in 2013 to $85,098 in 2022, a rise of approximately 7.7%. This suggests growing economic prosperity coinciding with gradual diversification. The population has fluctuated, peaking at 6,939 in 2017 and decreasing to 6,184 in 2022.
Ravena remains less diverse than many urban areas in New York State. The gradual increase in Hispanic and Black populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas, albeit at a slower pace. The rising median income reflects a broader trend of economic growth in many suburban areas, especially those within commuting distance of larger urban centers.
Ravena remains a predominantly white, affluent community, showing early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This gradual shift, coupled with rising median incomes, suggests a community in the early stages of demographic and economic change. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the long-term trajectory of this evolving community.
