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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12853: A Study of Racial Composition in North Creek, New York
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 12853 in North Creek, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population comprises 90% of the total, meeting the definition of one racial group dominating with over 75% representation. The current median income is $64,540, and the population is 1,128, indicating a small, predominantly white community with a moderate income level.
Over the past decade, North Creek has remained in the "Low Diversity" category. However, there are indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 98% in 2014 to 90% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013-2018 to 4% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013-2019 to 4% in 2022. These changes suggest the early stages of a "Transitional Community," indicating a trend towards growing diversity at a slow pace.
The median income has shown overall growth, rising from $49,736 in 2013 to $64,540 in 2022, an increase of about 29.8% over nine years. This growth suggests improving economic conditions for the community. The population has fluctuated significantly, with a peak of 1,683 in 2010, a low of 1,122 in 2021, and a current (2022) population of 1,128. The sharp decline in population from 1,713 in 2019 to 1,246 in 2020 is notable.
As the community has become slightly more diverse, there has been a concurrent increase in median income. This could suggest that the gradual increase in diversity might be linked to economic opportunities attracting a more diverse population. However, the relationship is not definitive given the small scale of demographic change.
The trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many communities across the United States. The increase in median income is a positive indicator, especially considering the economic challenges many communities faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The significant population decrease between 2019 and 2020 might reflect broader trends of people leaving smaller communities for urban areas or could be a unique local phenomenon related to specific economic or social factors in North Creek.
North Creek remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are early signs of a gradual transition towards increased diversity. This shift is occurring alongside overall economic growth, as evidenced by rising median incomes. The substantial population fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, warrant further investigation into local economic and social factors that might be driving these changes. The community appears to be in the early stages of demographic transition, and monitoring these trends in the coming years will be crucial to understanding the long-term trajectory of North Creek's demographic and economic evolution.
