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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 13694: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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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 13694 in Waddington, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such. The current median income is $58,066, and the population stands at 1,375.
Over the past decade, Waddington has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 89%. Minor shifts in demographics include a brief increase in the Native American population from 2013 to 2015 (4% to 6%), followed by a decline to 0% by 2020. The Hispanic population gradually increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2021, settling at 5% in 2022. The category of two or more races appeared in the data for the first time in 2022 at 1%.
The median income has fluctuated over the years, peaking at $61,643 in 2015 and reaching its lowest point at $50,205 in 2019, before settling at $58,066 in 2022. The population has also varied, peaking at 1,587 in 2015 and declining to 1,375 in 2022.
There appears to be a weak correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends. The period of highest median income (2014-2016) coincided with a slight increase in Native American population and the beginning of growth in the Hispanic population. As the community became slightly more diverse in recent years, the median income has remained relatively stable, albeit lower than its peak.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Waddington contrasts with the national trend towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population, while small, aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the country. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the dip in 2019 and subsequent recovery, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The overall population decline from the peak in 2015 to 2022 could be indicative of broader rural-to-urban migration patterns seen in many parts of the country.
In conclusion, Waddington remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with subtle signs of increasing diversity. These demographic shifts have not dramatically altered the economic landscape of the area, with median income remaining relatively stable in recent years despite some fluctuations. The community is experiencing slow, incremental changes that may continue to shape its demographic and economic profile in the coming years.
