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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 13634: A Study of Racial Composition in Dexter, 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
The zip code 13634 in Dexter, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 4,235 and a median income of $74,727. This rural zip code, covering 45.42 square miles, has maintained a predominantly white population over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Dexter has consistently been categorized as "Low Diversity," with the white population consistently above 90%. The white population percentage has fluctuated slightly, from a high of 97% in 2017-2018 to a low of 93% in 2022. This minor decrease could potentially indicate the beginning of a very slow transition towards slightly more diversity, but the change is not significant enough to reclassify the community.
The Hispanic population has shown a small but steady increase from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, which could be an early indicator of a "Transitional Community" in the very long term. However, the change is still too minimal to confidently apply this classification. Other racial groups, including Asian, Black, and those of two or more races, have maintained consistently low percentages (1% or less) throughout the decade, with no significant trends of increase or decrease.
The median income in Dexter has shown a general upward trend over the past decade, rising from $62,244 in 2013 to $74,727 in 2022, an increase of about 20%. This growth in median income has occurred alongside the maintenance of the area's racial homogeneity, suggesting that the economic improvements have not significantly altered the demographic makeup of the community.
The population has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 4,875 in 2013 and reaching its lowest point of 4,161 in 2021 before slightly rebounding to 4,235 in 2022. These fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with changes in racial composition or median income, indicating that other factors may be influencing population changes.
The demographic stability of Dexter contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. While many urban and suburban areas have seen significant increases in racial diversity over the past decade, this rural New York community has maintained its homogeneous character.
The income growth in Dexter generally aligns with broader economic trends of rising incomes in the U.S. over the past decade. However, the lack of significant demographic change accompanying this economic growth differs from patterns seen in some other areas, where economic improvements have often led to increased diversity through migration and changing community dynamics.
Dexter represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced economic growth without significant demographic shifts. While there are subtle indications of potential future changes, particularly with the small increase in the Hispanic population, the overall character of the community remains one of low diversity and economic improvement within a consistent racial makeup.
