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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12194: 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
Zip code 12194 in North Blenheim, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 98% white, with a median income of $50,499 and a total population of 218 residents.
North Blenheim has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently been above 75%, ranging from 88% in 2013 to 98% in 2022. Minor fluctuations in other racial categories have not significantly altered the area's diversity classification.
The early part of the decade (2013-2014) showed a slightly more diverse composition with approximately 9% Black population, which decreased to near-zero levels by 2017. The Hispanic population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 2% of the total population.
The median income in North Blenheim has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $42,916 in 2013 to $50,499 in 2022, representing a 17.7% increase over nine years. A significant increase in median income to $57,665 occurred in 2021, before returning to $50,499 in 2022.
The area's population has experienced a gradual decline over the decade, decreasing from 297 in 2010 to 218 in 2022, a 26.6% reduction. This population decline occurred simultaneously with the increase in median income, potentially indicating a trend of out-migration of lower-income residents or an aging population with rising fixed incomes.
The persistent "Low Diversity" categorization of North Blenheim contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The gradual increase in median income aligns with broader economic trends of rising incomes in the U.S. over the past decade. The population decline in North Blenheim may be part of a broader trend of population loss in rural or small-town areas, as people move to larger urban centers for economic opportunities.
North Blenheim presents an image of a small, predominantly white community that has experienced gradual economic growth alongside population decline over the past decade. Despite minor fluctuations, the racial composition has remained stable, maintaining its status as a "Low Diversity" area. The economic improvements, coupled with population loss, suggest a changing community dynamic that may be influencing or influenced by these demographic trends.
