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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 12986: Predominant White Population and Low Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 12986 in Tupper Lake, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as white. This demographic composition has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with only minor fluctuations in racial diversity.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Tupper Lake has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 75% throughout this period, meeting the criteria for this category. There has been a slight decrease in the white population from 97% in 2013 to 93% in 2022, indicating a minor trend towards increased diversity, albeit still within the "Low Diversity" category. A modest increase in minority representation has occurred, with the Black population increasing from 2% to 3%, and the Hispanic population from 1% to 2% over the decade. The "two or more races" category emerged, reaching 2% by 2022.
The median income in Tupper Lake has shown some fluctuation over the years. There has been an overall increase from $53,551 in 2013 to $54,651 in 2022, representing a modest 2% growth over the decade. The median income reached a high of $60,702 in 2018 before declining in subsequent years. After a drop in 2020, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the median income has stabilized around $55,000 in recent years.
The economic trends do not show a strong correlation with the minor demographic shifts. The modest increase in diversity has not been accompanied by significant changes in median income, suggesting that other factors may be more influential in the local economy. Population trends show a decline from 7,161 in 2013 to 6,487 in 2022, a decrease of about 9.4%. This population decrease could be influencing both economic and demographic trends, potentially indicating outmigration from the area.
The demographic composition of Tupper Lake contrasts with national trends towards increased diversity in many areas of the United States. The modest income growth (2% over a decade) likely lags behind national averages, especially when considering inflation. The population decline in Tupper Lake may reflect broader trends of rural or small-town population loss seen in many parts of the country.
Tupper Lake represents a relatively stable, predominantly white community with low diversity. While there are slight trends towards increased diversity and modest economic growth, these changes have been gradual and have not significantly altered the community's overall demographic or economic profile over the past decade. The area faces challenges such as population decline, which may be influencing its demographic and economic trajectory more than racial composition shifts.
