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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12458: A Predominantly White Area in Napanoch, New York
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 12458 in Napanoch, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 81% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The area has experienced economic growth, with median income increasing from $60,486 in 2019 to $65,277 in 2022, despite a slight population decline.
Napanoch has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area over the past decade. The area has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category from 2013 to 2022, with the white population consistently above 75%. Minor fluctuations in the white population percentage occurred, ranging from 76% in 2014 and 2016 to 81% in 2018, 2019, and 2022. The Hispanic population showed some variation, peaking at 18% in 2014 and 2020, but settling at 14% in 2022. This suggests a small-scale "Transitional Community" aspect. A slight increase in the "Two or More Races" category, consistently at 2% since 2018, indicates a small but steady trend towards increased diversity.
The median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $56,780 in 2013 to $65,277 in 2022, an increase of about 15% over a decade. Income fluctuations occurred, with a notable peak of $72,660 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has decreased from 2,804 in 2013 to 2,266 in 2022, a reduction of about 19%.
Despite maintaining a stable white majority, the area has seen overall income growth, suggesting that economic improvements are not necessarily tied to increased racial diversity in this case. The slight variations in the Hispanic population percentage do not seem to correlate strongly with income changes, indicating that other factors may be more influential in economic trends. The inverse relationship between population decline and income growth could suggest that while some residents may be leaving, those who remain are experiencing improved economic conditions.
The population decline in Napanoch aligns with broader trends seen in many rural American communities over the past decade. The income growth, while modest, is positive and may reflect broader economic recovery trends post-2008 recession and pre-COVID-19 pandemic. The area's low diversity and stable white majority contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity, particularly in urban and suburban areas.
Napanoch presents a picture of a relatively stable, predominantly white community that has maintained its demographic character while experiencing moderate economic growth over the past decade. The area shows signs of very gradual diversification, but remains firmly in the "Low Diversity" category. The economic improvements, coupled with population decline, suggest a complex interplay of factors affecting the community's development, potentially including outmigration of certain groups and improved economic conditions for long-term residents.
