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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12546: Racial Composition and Economic Trends from 2013 to 2022
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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 12546, encompassing Millerton in New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." As of 2022, the white population comprises 76% of the total. The median income for 2022 is $71,739, showing a slight decrease from the previous year but maintaining a relatively stable economic profile over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Millerton has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The percentage of white residents has slightly decreased from 82% in 2013 to 76% in 2022, indicating a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 8% in 2013 to a peak of 17% in 2015, followed by a decline to 12% by 2022. Small increases in the Black and Asian populations, as well as those identifying as two or more races, have contributed to the gradual diversification trend.
The median income has shown fluctuations over the decade. From 2013 to 2016, the median income remained relatively stable, ranging from about $69,000 to $73,000. There was a noticeable decrease in median income from 2017 to 2018, dropping to a low of $60,420 in 2018. Since 2019, there has been a general upward trend in median income, with a significant spike to $90,406 in 2021, followed by a return to more typical levels in 2022.
The period of increased Hispanic population (2015-2016) coincided with a slight decrease in median income, suggesting potential economic challenges associated with this demographic shift. However, the subsequent years saw both a stabilization of the Hispanic population and a recovery in median income, indicating possible economic integration and community adaptation.
The trends observed in Millerton reflect broader national patterns of gradual diversification in rural and suburban areas. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recovery and growth in median income since 2019, align with national trends of economic recovery post-2008 recession and the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic era.
The maintenance of a "White Majority" status while experiencing gradual diversification is common in many small towns across the United States, especially in the Northeast. The economic resilience demonstrated by the recovery in median income suggests that Millerton has been able to navigate demographic changes while maintaining relative economic stability.
Millerton remains categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority," but there are signs of gradual demographic shifts and economic fluctuations that align with broader national trends. The community appears to be in a slow transition towards greater diversity, maintaining economic stability despite these changes.
