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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 14101: Predominant White Population and Minimal Racial Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 14101 in Machias, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,956 and a median income of $47,850, which is below the national median income. This rural community has maintained its predominantly white population over the past decade with subtle demographic shifts.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Machias has remained in the "Low Diversity" category with a strong "White Majority." The white population has consistently comprised over 90% of the total, with only minor fluctuations. There are signs of a slowly emerging "Transitional Community," albeit on a very small scale.
The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 96% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, with a peak of 4% in 2021. The category of Two or More Races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Other racial groups, including Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander populations, have maintained minimal representation with percentages at or close to 0%.
The median income in Machias has shown modest fluctuations over the past decade. Income has oscillated between approximately $47,000 and $51,000 from 2013 to 2022, with no clear trend. There was a noticeable drop in median income from $51,126 in 2021 to $47,850 in 2022. The population has decreased from 2,071 in 2013 to 1,956 in 2022, a decline of about 5.6%.
The demographic makeup and economic trends in Machias align with broader patterns seen in many rural, predominantly white communities across the United States. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, though small, mirrors national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace than in urban areas. The stagnant and recently declining median income, coupled with population decrease, suggests economic challenges common in many rural areas nationwide. The median income in Machias remains below the national median, reflecting economic disparities often seen between rural and urban areas in the United States.
Machias remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," with subtle signs of demographic shifts occurring at a much slower pace compared to national trends. The economic situation, characterized by stagnant incomes and population decline, presents challenges that may influence future demographic patterns in this rural New York community.
