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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 40379: A Predominantly White Community in Stamping Ground, Kentucky
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 40379 in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 94% white, meeting the criteria for a racial group dominating with over 75% of the population. The median income for 2022 was $69,428, and the population was 3,387.
Stamping Ground has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 93%. Minor increases in diversity are evident, with the Black population fluctuating between 1-3%, the Hispanic population growing from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, and the emergence of a "Two or More Races" category reaching 2% by 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the community's "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Stamping Ground has fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $67,893 in 2013 to $81,104 in 2019, then dropped to $70,876 in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Income levels partially recovered to $78,527 in 2021 before declining to $69,428 in 2022. The population has shown modest growth, increasing from 3,354 in 2013 to 3,387 in 2022, with fluctuations in between and a peak of 3,848 in 2020.
The slight increase in diversity coincides with periods of economic growth, particularly from 2013 to 2019. The economic downturn in 2020 does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the community. The stable white majority suggests that economic changes have affected all racial groups relatively equally, maintaining the existing demographic balance.
Stamping Ground's racial composition is changing at a slower pace compared to national trends. The community remains notably less diverse than national averages, where non-Hispanic whites comprise approximately 60% of the population. The median income in Stamping Ground has generally been above the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent community. However, the recent decline in median income may suggest economic challenges that could potentially impact future demographic trends.
In conclusion, Stamping Ground exhibits signs of very gradual diversification while remaining a predominantly white, relatively affluent community. The slow pace of demographic change, combined with income fluctuations, indicates a community that is stable in its composition but not immune to broader economic trends. Future years may reveal whether these subtle shifts in diversity continue or accelerate, potentially influenced by economic factors and broader societal changes.
