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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 13438: A Predominantly White Community
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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 13438 in Prospect, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 95% white. The median income is $66,516, showing an increase over the past decade. The population in 2022 was 3,184, indicating a decline in recent years.
From 2013 to 2022, Prospect maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population remained above 95% throughout the decade, with minor fluctuations. There were no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Minor demographic changes occurred, including a small increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, the emergence of a 1% black population in recent years, and a consistent 1% in the two or more races category. These shifts suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not enough to alter the community's overall categorization.
The median income in Prospect increased from $60,222 in 2013 to $66,516 in 2022, representing a 10.4% increase over nine years. This modest positive growth occurred alongside minor increases in minority populations, suggesting that demographic shifts did not negatively impact the community's economic status.
The population decreased from 4,024 in 2013 to 3,184 in 2022, a 20.9% decline. This decrease, combined with income growth, may indicate that while some residents left the area, those who remained experienced improved economic conditions.
The persistently high percentage of white residents (95-98%) is significantly above the national average of 60-62% for the white non-Hispanic population. The slight increase in Hispanic and black populations aligns with national trends of increasing diversity. The 10.4% income growth over nine years is relatively low compared to national averages. The population decline contrasts with many urban and suburban areas that have seen population growth in the past decade.
Prospect remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community despite minor demographic shifts and modest economic growth. The area's racial composition is stable, but it faces challenges with population retention. Future community planning may focus on understanding the causes of population decline and developing strategies to reverse this trend or adapt to a smaller population base while maintaining or improving residents' quality of life.
