Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12507: Transition from Low to Moderate Diversity (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Zip code 12507 (Barrytown, New York) is classified as a "White Majority" area with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 64% of the total, with other racial groups having significant representation. The median income of $149,298 in 2022 indicates an affluent community, above the national average.
Barrytown has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area to one with "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. In 2013, the white population constituted 75% of the total. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 64%, while other racial groups, particularly Asian and Hispanic populations, saw increases. The Asian population grew from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 10% to 11%. The Black population also grew from 4% to 7%.
The median income in Barrytown has fluctuated but remained high. It peaked at $160,315 in 2018 and has maintained a level above the national average. The increasing diversity has not led to a decrease in median income, potentially indicating that new residents moving into the area are also relatively affluent.
The trend towards increased diversity in Barrytown aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The maintenance of high median incomes alongside increasing diversity may reflect the unique characteristics of this particular community.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 400-500 residents. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and high incomes, suggests a managed growth pattern that has allowed for demographic changes without significant disruption to the community's overall character or economic status.
Barrytown represents a case of a small, affluent community transitioning from low to moderate diversity while maintaining its economic strength. This evolution suggests a gradual integration of diverse, high-income residents into a previously homogeneous community.
