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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12490: White Majority and Low Diversity
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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 12490 in Cementon, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population of 402 residents is 80% white, with a median income of $56,457. This community has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Cementon has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area. The Hispanic population has shown fluctuation but overall growth, increasing from 15% in 2013 to 23% in 2020, before decreasing to 14% in 2022. Since 2018, there has been a small but consistent presence of residents identifying as "Two or More Races" (2-3%) and "Other" (3-4% in 2021-2022). This indicates a slight increase in diversity, though not enough to change the "Low Diversity" classification.
The economic landscape of Cementon has shown significant volatility over the past decade. Median income peaked at $103,395 in 2014 but has since experienced a general downward trend, reaching $56,457 in 2022. This represents a 45% decrease over eight years. The population has fluctuated, with a low of 243 in 2014 and a high of 433 in 2021. The current population of 402 in 2022 represents a slight increase from the decade's beginning but a decrease from the previous year.
Periods of higher income (2013-2015) coincided with lower Hispanic population percentages (2-3%). As the Hispanic population increased and other racial groups emerged, there was a general trend of decreasing median income.
The small population and low population density (approximately 184 people per square mile) suggest a rural or semi-rural setting. Such areas often face economic challenges different from urban centers, which might explain the income volatility. Despite economic fluctuations, the white majority has remained stable. The growth in the Hispanic population, although fluctuating, aligns with broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in various communities across the United States.
Cementon remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but shows signs of gradual demographic change. The economic volatility experienced over the past decade, coupled with these subtle demographic shifts, suggests a community in transition, potentially influenced by broader regional or national economic trends. The challenge for this community moving forward will be to navigate these changes while maintaining economic stability and potentially embracing the increasing, albeit slow, diversification of its population.
