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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12172: Predominantly White Population in Stottville, New York
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 12172, located in Stottville, New York, is classified as an area of Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 94% of the community, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 84 residents as of 2022, with a median income of $60,312.
Over the past decade, Stottville has maintained a status of Low Diversity, with the white population being predominant throughout. From 2013 to 2015, the community was entirely white. Between 2016 and 2020, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 13% to 20%, and a small black population emerging (1-2%). By 2021-2022, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing back to 94-98%.
The median income in Stottville has shown moderate fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $57,560 to $60,312, a 4.8% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $63,845, coinciding with the period of lowest diversity. The period of slightly increased diversity (2016-2020) saw some of the lower median income figures, ranging from $56,609 to $60,312.
Population trends show a decline, from 177 in 2010 to 84 in 2022, a decrease of over 52%. This population loss could be influencing both the economic and demographic trends.
The trend towards increased diversity seen briefly in Stottville (2016-2020) aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities. However, the subsequent reversal to low diversity is atypical. The modest income growth over the decade (4.8%) is below typical inflation rates, suggesting a potential decline in real income, which could be influencing population loss. The significant population decline in Stottville is more severe than typical trends in rural or small-town America, suggesting there may be specific local factors driving this change.
Stottville presents a case of a small community that has maintained low diversity despite brief periods of increased minority representation. The economic trends, while showing some growth, have not kept pace with inflation, and the dramatic population decline suggests underlying challenges that may be influencing both demographic composition and economic vitality. These trends indicate a community that may be struggling with retention and attracting new residents, potentially impacting its long-term sustainability and diversity prospects.
