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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12481: White Majority and 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
The zip code 12481 in Shokan, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition is predominantly white (91%), with small representations of other racial groups. The median income in 2022 was $60,427, which has fluctuated over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Shokan has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". The percentage of white residents has remained high, ranging from 77% (2014) to 97% (2019), settling at 91% in 2022. This indicates a slight decrease in the white majority over the most recent years. There is a gradual increase in other racial groups, particularly in the "Two or More Races" category, which grew from 1% in 2019 to 5% in 2022. A small but consistent Asian presence emerged, growing from no reported data to 2% by 2022. Data for the Hispanic population was largely unavailable until 2022, when it appeared at 1%.
The median income in Shokan has experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2013 at $100,742. There was a sharp decline to $73,581 in 2014, followed by further decreases until 2018. From 2019 to 2022, there's been another decline, with the median income stabilizing around $60,000 in the last three years. These economic changes don't seem to directly correlate with the subtle demographic shifts.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Shokan contrasts with the increasing diversity trends seen in many parts of the United States over the past decade. The median income, even at its current lower level, is still above the national median income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), indicating that Shokan remains a relatively affluent area despite the decreases. The stability of the white majority in Shokan, even as incomes fluctuated, suggests that this area may have barriers to entry that limit demographic changes, unlike more urban or suburban areas that often see more rapid demographic shifts in response to economic changes.
Shokan shows very early signs of potentially becoming a "Transitional Community," but the pace of change is extremely slow. The area remains characterized by low diversity and a strong white majority, with economic fluctuations that have not significantly altered its demographic makeup over the past decade.
