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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 13670: 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
The zip code 13670 in Star Lake, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 96% of residents identifying as such. The current median income is $44,199, and the population stands at 267, indicating a small, homogeneous community.
Over the past decade, Star Lake has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 90% throughout this period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, suggesting a stable racial composition.
The Hispanic population, while small, has shown slight fluctuations, ranging from 1% to 3% over the years. The presence of individuals identifying as two or more races has been consistently around 1% since 2013. Other racial groups (Asian, Black, Native American) have had minimal and inconsistent representation, often falling below 1% or having no data available in certain years.
The median income in Star Lake has shown some volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, peaking at $50,098 in 2019. However, since 2020, there has been a noticeable decline, with the median income dropping to $44,199 in 2022. This recent downward trend in income coincides with a slight decrease in population from 305 in 2019 to 267 in 2022.
The correlation between demographic and economic trends is not strongly evident in this case. The racial composition has remained largely stable despite the fluctuations in median income and population.
The stability of the racial composition in Star Lake contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The recent decline in median income since 2020 may be reflective of broader economic challenges faced nationally. The small population size and rural nature of the CDP may contribute to its demographic stability and economic vulnerability.
Star Lake presents a picture of a small, predominantly white community that has maintained its demographic composition over the past decade. While it has experienced some economic fluctuations, particularly a recent decline in median income, these changes have not significantly altered the racial makeup of the area. This stability in racial composition, combined with recent economic challenges, may have implications for community resources, local policies, and future development initiatives in the area.
