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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 14804: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 14804 in Almond, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 88% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $62,711, which has increased significantly over the past decade. This rural zip code covers 59.27 square miles and has a population of 2,393 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Almond has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently above 88% throughout the period. There has been a slight decrease in the white population from 91% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, showing the most significant growth among minority groups. The "two or more races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Almond has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. There was an initial decline from $53,455 in 2013 to a low of $48,576 in 2015. This was followed by a gradual recovery from 2015 to 2019, reaching $55,205. A rapid growth period occurred from 2019 to 2021, peaking at $65,796. Recently, there has been a slight decrease to $62,711 in 2022.
The economic shifts loosely correlate with the subtle demographic changes. The period of economic growth from 2019 to 2021 coincides with the most noticeable increases in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial categories.
The low population density of about 40 people per square mile is typical of rural areas in the United States. The high percentage of white residents (88%) is common in many rural areas of the Northeast. The recent increase in median income, especially the sharp rise from 2019 to 2021, may reflect broader national trends of wage growth and economic recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in rural areas, albeit at a slower pace than urban regions.
Almond remains a "Low Diversity" community, but subtle shifts in demographics and significant changes in median income over the past decade suggest a community in the early stages of transition. If current trends continue, this zip code may evolve towards greater diversity and potentially higher economic prosperity in the coming years. However, these changes are occurring gradually, maintaining the area's predominantly rural and homogeneous character for the foreseeable future.
